Twitter’s Competitor, Threads, Under The US’ Social Media Investigation

Meta’s newly launched app Threads is under investigation by the US House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who asked Mark Zuckerberg to hand over content moderation documents. This investigation is part of the US House Judiciary’s ongoing investigation of Threads’ “policies and contacts as part of the panel’s ongoing investigation of tech platforms’ policies and …

Infosys Signs a Five-Year $2 Billion AI Deal

Technology giant Infosys recently announced signing a framework agreement with an existing strategic client to accelerate artificial intelligence and automation-powered development. During Monday’s exchange filing, Infosys also mentioned that the deal would comprise services upgradation, maintenance, and modernization. As India’s second-largest software services exporter, Infosys plays a vital role in technological and digital advancement. The …

UN Security Council Holds First-Ever Meeting about AI Risks

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) formally met on Tuesday in New York for a first-ever discussion on artificial intelligence (AI). The UNSC meeting opened the stage for international dialogue about AI’s impact on global security and peace. Governments worldwide are seeking ways to reduce the dangers of AI technology, which could change the global …

Blockchain Gaming Thrives, Unfazed by Turbulent Crypto Market

Governments and law authorities worldwide are witnessing the crypto world being marked by uncertainties in real time. However, as the crypto market continues facing turbulence, blockchain gaming thrives in the Web3 world. According to a quarterly industry report by DappRadar, 37% of the shares in the dAPP market from April to June were for blockchain …

AI and Crypto Balance Centralization and Decentralization

Both artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency are significant milestones in technology evolution. However, both made waves for different reasons. Cryptocurrency emerged as a rising contender in the technological race with its decentralized nature. In contrast, AI’s interconnectivity has made it an integral part of the tech industry. Given their contrasting natures, friction between the two …

2023: The Turning Point For B2B Marketing

Companies and consumers are the two foundations of marketing, whether D2C (directly-to-consumer), B2C (business-to-consumer), or B2B (business-to-business), and 2023 is the year for B2B to flourish. According to B2B Institute for LinkedIn’s Peter Weinberg and Jon Lombardo, B2B is the future of marketing. It will shoulder the increase in demand for data and technology to …

Facebook Alters Fact-Checking Controls For U.S. Users

Facebook, owned by Meta, has made a significant change to its controls for fact-checking for US users, giving them power over the platform’s algorithm. The move allows users to adjust the visibility of fact-checked content, a decision that has drawn both praise and concern. Previously, the platform’s algorithm would automatically push flagged posts lower in …

The Double-Edged Sword Of AI-Chatbots

The launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, in November 2022 marked a major milestone in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. It promised to provide users with coherent and comprehensive responses, revolutionizing the way we interact with AI. However, as with any groundbreaking technology, there are both positive and negative implications. The debate surrounding AI has reached a critical …

US Jobs Growth Weakest In More Than Two Years

The US job market encountered a hurdle in June, leaving experts and onlookers pondering its implications. The latest report from the Labor Department revealed lackluster growth, with a mere 209,000 jobs added—the smallest increase in over two years. This unexpected development has sparked concerns and injected uncertainty into the economic landscape. While there is a …

In Its Tech War With America, China Brings Out The Big Guns

China and the United States are locked in a fierce technological battle, with the US intensifying its efforts in recent times. President Joe Biden’s administration has implemented stringent restrictions on Chinese AI firms’ access to American technology, while also urging its allies to adopt similar measures. Under pressure from the White House, the Netherlands has …