Netflix Stock Tumbles Amid Warner Bros. Acquisition Concerns
Netflix stock hits a 52-week low as investors and regulators scrutinize its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Meta restricts sharing of ‘ICE List’ links amid heated immigration debate
Meta blocks sharing of ICE List links across Facebook, Instagram and Threads, citing privacy concerns amid a heated immigration debate.
China’s Moonshot Unleashes “Omni” AI Model Before DeepSeek Debut
China’s Moonshot AI launches Kimi K2.5, an open-source multimodal “omni” AI model, intensifying competition with DeepSeek and the West.
Windows 11 Update Chaos Rocks Microsoft’s Reliability Claims
Microsoft’s January Windows 11 update caused shutdown failures, cloud app crashes, and emergency patches across enterprises.
OpenAI’s Left-Leaning Hire Sparks Political Questions
OpenAI hires Democratic strategist Ann O’Leary, sparking debate over AI policy and political influence in Silicon Valley.
France Fast-Tracks Bold Social Media Ban for Under-15s
France plans a social media ban for under-15s, citing child safety and mental health as lawmakers fast-track the legislation.
OpenAI Starts Rolling Out Ads in ChatGPT, Rocking AI World With Revenue Pivot
OpenAI begins rolling out ads in ChatGPT for free users, signaling a major shift in AI monetization and digital advertising.
Grok AI Bans “Nudify” Features After Global Backlash
Grok AI bans nudify features after global backlash over non-consensual sexualized images and deepfake misuse.
Media Consumption Shifts Continue — Cable TV Below 40% as U.S. Adults Spend 6–8 Hours Daily on Digital Platforms
Cable TV falls below 40% as U.S. adults spend 6–8 hours daily on digital platforms, streaming, social media, and podcasts.