Global internet freedoms have deteriorated for the 15th consecutive year according to Freedom House’s annual report. The biggest declines among democracies occurred in Georgia, Germany and the United States, while authoritarian nations continue exporting censorship technology worldwide.
According to leaked documents analyzed by TechCrunch, OpenAI paid Microsoft $493.8 million in 2024 and $865.8 million in the first three quarters of 2025 as part of their revenue-sharing agreement. The numbers suggest OpenAI’s inference costs may exceed its revenue, raising questions about the AI in
OpenAI is rolling out AI agents in group chats, potentially creating a Western version of China’s WeChat super-app. Meanwhile, Google-backed robotics company Apptronik is raising $400 million at a $5 billion valuation. Both moves signal major platform shifts in the making.
Capital One made a strategic move to the cloud years before many competitors. That decision is now paying dividends as they leverage that infrastructure for AI development. The company’s data advantage is becoming their AI advantage.
The business world’s obsession with hustle culture is creating a generation of exhausted entrepreneurs who mistake busyness for progress. Constant grinding often leads to burnout without sustainable growth. Smart entrepreneurs are discovering that structure beats sacrifice every time.
After a decade as CEO and four decades with Walmart, Doug McMillon is retiring in January. His leadership lessons include embracing intelligent risk, modeling servant leadership through small acts, and building trust through presence and transparency.
HPE has revealed detailed technical specifications for its Cray GX5000 supercomputing platform, including three new processing blades and storage options. The High-Performance Computing Center of the University of Stuttgart and Leibniz Supercomputing Center will deploy the systems for their Herder a
A wealthy political operative is pouring millions into mobile voting technology, convinced it’s the only way to fix American democracy. But top security experts warn the risks are catastrophic. The clash between convenience and security is about to get real.
Construction powerhouse ACS is partnering with BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners on a massive €2 billion data center joint venture. The deal positions the Spanish firm to capitalize on surging AI and cloud computing demand worldwide.
Michael Burry placed a $9.2 million bet against Palantir, causing the stock to drop 8% despite strong earnings. The famous short seller who predicted the 2008 crisis is now winding down his hedge fund, citing his inability to sync with current markets. This marks another high-profile exit from beari
