The elite law firm is making significant cuts to its back-office workforce just before Christmas. Staff are reportedly skeptical about whether the firm’s AI tools are actually capable of replacing human workers effectively.
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NVIDIA’s blockbuster $100 billion partnership with OpenAI faces uncertainty according to recent filings. The AI giant acknowledges the deal may not finalize despite OpenAI’s growing user base and ambitious compute plans. Industry concerns about financing and demand visibility loom over the massive A
TikTok is rolling out new features that give users more control over AI-generated content in their feeds. The platform is also testing invisible watermarking and investing $2 million in AI literacy education. But you still can’t completely opt out of AI content.
Major tech companies have taken on $121 billion in debt this year to fund AI expansion, up from an average of $28 billion annually. This debt surge could increase corporate bond yields and create risks for smaller players in the AI ecosystem. The warning comes as private credit markets show signs of
Trigger Happy Interactive’s psychological horror game Total Chaos has surprise launched today after a mysterious delay. The game features music from Silent Hill composer Akira Yamaoka and began as a Doom 2 mod.
Fitbit appears to be working on a new feature designed to help users manage pre-doctor visit anxiety. The tool would help identify possible reasons for symptoms and estimate their urgency while emphasizing it’s not a diagnosis. Users could also report back what their healthcare provider ultimately d
Genspark has joined the unicorn club after closing a $275 million Series B round. The AI startup is building workplace agents that automate everything from slide decks to meeting notes. With backing from top VCs, it’s positioning itself as a challenger to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Google Gemini.
Google’s meme-friendly AI image generator just got serious with Nano Banana Pro. The upgraded model can create full infographics with legible text and make precise edits to existing photos. But free users will hit usage limits fast.
Intel has officially confirmed its Panther Lake mobile processors will launch at CES 2026 in January. The company also revealed its 18A manufacturing yields are finally on a predictable improvement curve after earlier struggles. Meanwhile, development of the next-generation 14A process appears signi
