May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta is testing a new AI-powered feature on Threads that allows users to tag the @meta.ai account in posts and replies for additional context, similar to X's Grok bot. The feature is in early beta and rolling out first to users in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Argentina, and Singapore. Meta also announced expansions of its AI across other apps like WhatsApp and Instagram, while acknowledging users can mute the bot.
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May 14, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google is reportedly negotiating with SpaceX to place AI data centers in orbit, echoing Elon Musk's long-held vision. The move follows Google's Project Suncatcher and CEO Sundar Pichai's recent remarks. If realized, orbital data centers could solve power and cooling challenges but face latency and cost hurdles.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
French streaming service Deezer says 44% of all new music uploads to its platform are AI-generated, amounting to 75,000 AI tracks daily. However, due to proactive detection and demonetization, AI music accounts for only 1-3% of total streams. Deezer's survey found that 97% of listeners couldn't distinguish AI songs from human-made ones. The company's detection technology boasts a false positive rate of less than 0.01%.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta is raising prices on its Quest VR headsets by $50–$100, citing a global surge in memory chip costs. But the company's own massive spending on AI infrastructure—planned $115–135 billion this year—is a key driver of the component shortage. This marks a sharp pivot from Meta's earlier metaverse obsession, which has lost $73 billion. The price hike affects all Quest models, underscoring the tension between Meta's AI ambitions and its VR hardware business.
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May 13, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Conde Nast has amended its User Agreement and Privacy Policy for ArsTechnica.com, replacing a key section with expansive rights to user content. The new terms grant the publisher a royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and distribute any content posted on the site, including for commercial purposes. This update raises important questions about user ownership and control over their contributions to the platform.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AI coding tools are widely adopted, yet many engineering leaders focus on usage rather than outcomes. This article highlights the critical need for measuring production-ready AI-generated code to optimize costs and efficiency.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google is in negotiations with Marvell Technology to develop two new AI chips focused on inference. This move adds a third design partner to its existing collaborations with Broadcom and MediaTek, signaling a strategic shift in its custom silicon strategy.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The Trump administration is on a mission to prevent state-level regulations on AI, but states are responding vigorously with numerous legislative initiatives. This ongoing battle highlights the complexities of governance in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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Apr 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, engaged in productive talks with White House officials over access to the AI model Mythos, which is pivotal for cybersecurity. The meeting marks a significant step in resolving the ongoing standoff with the Pentagon, focusing on critical vulnerabilities in technology.
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