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Elon Musk’s xAI Unveils Grok 4: A Powerful New Model With a $300/Month Price Tag

Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has launched Grok 4, its most advanced large language model yet—alongside a premium $300/month subscription. Positioned to rival OpenAI and Google, Grok 4’s release sparks fresh debate over accessibility, innovation, and AI monetization.

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Microsoft Boasts $500M in AI Cost Savings Internally Days After Slashing 9,000 Jobs

Just days after laying off 9,000 employees, Microsoft shared internal memos celebrating $500 million in cost savings from AI automation. The announcement has sparked sharp backlash over priorities, timing, and ethical use of artificial intelligence.

Steve Davis May Have Officially Left DOGE in May — But Officials Say He Still Pulls the Strings

Though Steve Davis formally departed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in May, insiders at federal agencies say he remains deeply involved—guiding strategy, steering decisions, and maintaining Elon Musk’s influence behind the scenes.

Revolut Eyes $65 B Valuation in New Funding, a Year After $45 B Deal

YouTube Tightens Monetization Rules to Curb ‘Mass‑Produced’ and Repetitive AI‑Driven Videos

Trump Names Sean Duffy Acting NASA Chief Amid Policy Shift

Samsung to Unveil Triple-Folding Smartphone, Redefining Mobile Form Factors

Google Expands AI Marketing Tools to India Following Repeal of ‘Google Tax’

Why Cluely’s Roy Lee Isn’t Worried About AI Cheating Detectors

As AI-generated content becomes harder to trace, Cluely CEO Roy Lee says he's unfazed by the growing obsession with cheating detectors—arguing that education and innovation will render detection arms races obsolete.

California Lawmaker Reignites Push for Mandatory AI Safety Reports Under SB 1047

The architect of California's SB 1047 is reviving efforts to require AI companies to submit safety assessments, citing growing risks from unchecked AI development and the need for transparent oversight in the absence of federal regulation.

X’s Ad Business Rebounds Under Outgoing CEO Linda Yaccarino, but Storm Clouds Loom

Departing CEO Linda Yaccarino helped stabilize X’s advertising business after a turbulent year, yet persistent brand safety concerns and platform volatility suggest the road ahead remains fraught for Elon Musk’s social media platform.

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Senate Rejects AI Law Moratorium in Stunning Policy U-Turn

In a surprise move, the U.S. Senate has voted to scrap a proposed moratorium on federal AI regulations, clearing the way for lawmakers to begin drafting binding legislation on artificial intelligence development and deployment.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Senate Rejects AI Law Moratorium in Stunning Policy U-Turn

Musk and Trump Clash Again Over GOP Spending Bill in Fiery Public Feud

Tensions between Elon Musk and Donald Trump reignite as the two high-profile figures trade public jabs over a GOP-backed federal spending bill — exposing deep rifts within the Republican movement ahead of 2026.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Musk and Trump Clash Again Over GOP Spending Bill in Fiery Public Feud

Are Chatbots Changing How We Think? Scientists Explore AI’s Cognitive Effects

As AI-powered chatbots become part of daily life, researchers are investigating how these digital companions might be subtly altering human cognition — from memory and focus to decision-making and creativity.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Are Chatbots Changing How We Think? Scientists Explore AI’s Cognitive Effects

AI Revolutionizes Male Infertility Diagnosis by Finding Viable Sperm in Hours

Scientists have developed an AI system capable of identifying viable sperm in severely infertile men within hours—a breakthrough that could significantly shorten diagnosis times and increase success rates in fertility treatments.

BY Allen J. Lewis

AI Revolutionizes Male Infertility Diagnosis by Finding Viable Sperm in Hours

Uber and Waymo Launch Robotaxi Service for Passengers in Atlanta

Uber and Waymo have expanded their autonomous ride-hailing partnership to Atlanta, offering passengers access to self-driving robotaxis in one of the U.S.'s busiest urban hubs.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

Uber and Waymo Launch Robotaxi Service for Passengers in Atlanta

UK Regulators Push for Changes to Google Search Amid Antitrust Crackdown

UK competition authorities are pressuring Google to make changes to its search engine operations, citing concerns over market dominance, advertiser practices, and fairness to competitors.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

UK Regulators Push for Changes to Google Search Amid Antitrust Crackdown

Republican Senators Unveil Framework for U.S. Crypto Regulation

A new crypto regulation framework proposed by Republican senators aims to bring clarity and stability to the digital asset market, addressing oversight gaps and investor protections.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

Republican Senators Unveil Framework for U.S. Crypto Regulation

Core Scientific Stock Jumps 33% Amid Buyout Talks With CoreWeave

Shares of Core Scientific soared 33% following reports that GPU cloud provider CoreWeave is in advanced talks to acquire the crypto mining company, signaling renewed investor confidence in AI-crypto convergence.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

Core Scientific Stock Jumps 33% Amid Buyout Talks With CoreWeave

Trump vs. Musk: Political Feud Reignites Amid Scrutiny of SpaceX and Tesla Government Ties

As Elon Musk’s rivalry with Donald Trump flares up once again, his business dealings with the U.S. government — from SpaceX contracts to Tesla subsidies — are facing renewed political and public scrutiny.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

Trump vs. Musk: Political Feud Reignites Amid Scrutiny of SpaceX and Tesla Government Ties

Apple Sues Ex-Employee for Allegedly Stealing Vision Pro Secrets Before Joining Snap

Apple has filed a lawsuit against a former Vision Pro engineer, accusing him of stealing thousands of confidential documents related to its mixed-reality headset before leaving to work for Snap Inc.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

Apple Sues Ex-Employee for Allegedly Stealing Vision Pro Secrets Before Joining Snap

Landmark Tech Regulation Bill Passes Senate Without AI Moratorium Provision

A sweeping technology reform bill has cleared the Senate with bipartisan support — but efforts to include a temporary moratorium on artificial intelligence legislation were ultimately left out, sparking debate across the political spectrum.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

Landmark Tech Regulation Bill Passes Senate Without AI Moratorium Provision

Google Enters Fusion Energy Race Through Strategic Partnership With MIT Spinoff

In a major step toward commercial fusion energy, Google has announced its first official venture into nuclear fusion by partnering with MIT spinoff Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), signaling Big Tech's growing role in next-generation energy.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

Google Enters Fusion Energy Race Through Strategic Partnership With MIT Spinoff

Canada Withdraws Digital Services Tax Following Breakdown in Trade Talks With Trump

After former President Donald Trump abruptly ended trade negotiations, Canada has announced it will withdraw its proposed digital services tax, easing tensions and signaling a strategic reset in cross-border economic relations.

BY Thomas A. Brennan

Canada Withdraws Digital Services Tax Following Breakdown in Trade Talks With Trump

U.S. Judge Declares AI Can Use Copyrighted Books for Training Under Fair Use

In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has decided that using copyrighted books to train AI models falls under fair use — a decision that could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and copyright law.

BY Allen J. Lewis

U.S. Judge Declares AI Can Use Copyrighted Books for Training Under Fair Use

Americans View AI Like They Once Did the Internet: Wary, Curious, and Divided

A new poll shows that Americans’ current feelings about artificial intelligence mirror their attitudes toward the internet in the 1990s—highlighting a familiar mix of fear, hope, and uncertainty about the future.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Americans View AI Like They Once Did the Internet: Wary, Curious, and Divided

Senate GOP Approves $40,000 SALT Deduction Cap: Who Gains From the Tax Shift?

Senate Republicans have passed a tax bill setting a new $40,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions. The move reshapes the deduction landscape and could benefit upper-middle-class earners in high-tax states.

BY Allen J. Lewis

Senate GOP Approves $40,000 SALT Deduction Cap: Who Gains From the Tax Shift?