Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has recently come under fire for its environmental practices in setting up a new data center in Memphis, Tennessee. The company has been accused of using natural gas burning turbines without obtaining the necessary permits, leading to concerns about increased pollution in the area. This controversy raises questions about
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The artificial intelligence boom has triggered a surge in demand for more powerful processors, as well as an increase in the energy required to maintain data centers at optimal temperatures. This growing demand poses a challenge for many data center operators who are struggling to keep up with the evolving technology landscape. However, data center
In a recent turn of events, Microsoft announced plans to host a cybersecurity conference in September that aims to address the aftermath of a faulty software update by CrowdStrike. This update resulted in widespread system crashes for millions of Windows computers in July, causing chaos across various sectors such as airlines, logistics, and healthcare. As
Meta recently announced that it has blocked a “small cluster” of WhatsApp accounts that were linked to an Iranian hacking group known as APT42. This group has been targeting officials associated with both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The bogus WhatsApp accounts were part of a larger scheme to exploit political and
Workday, the finance and human resources software maker, has proven its strong performance in the fiscal second quarter, as evident in its 12% surge in shares following results that surpassed analysts’ estimates. The company reported earnings per share of $1.75 adjusted, surpassing the expected $1.65, along with revenue of $2.085 billion, which exceeded the anticipated
Snowflake, a data cloud analytics company, experienced a significant drop in its share price by 13% following the release of its fiscal second-quarter 2025 earnings report. While the company managed to exceed Wall Street’s revenue expectations with $869 million in revenue, investors were concerned about the decelerating growth in product revenue compared to previous quarters.
The Chinese government recently expressed its discontent with the European Union’s decision to impose tariffs on electric vehicle imports from China. The Ministry of Commerce spokesperson criticized the EU’s investigation into China’s electric vehicle subsidies, accusing the bloc of reaching predetermined conclusions and fostering unfair competition. The spokesperson vowed that China would take necessary measures
The partnership between OpenAI and Condé Nast is a significant move in the world of artificial intelligence and media content creation. This collaboration aims to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT and SearchGPT products with popular Condé Nast publications such as Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Wired, and others. It is touted as a way to enhance the
In a recent announcement, British fintech startup Revolut revealed that it had reached a valuation of $45 billion through a secondary share sale involving both existing and new investors. This valuation represents a substantial increase from the $33 billion the company was valued at just a few months ago in July 2021. According to Revolut,
The rise of pig butchering scams in America is a cause for concern, as more and more Americans are falling victim to this fraudulent scheme. The scams, which are named after the idea of scam artists “fattening up” their victims with flattery and fake bonding, have resulted in billions of dollars in stolen funds, particularly