Meta Rushes to Fix AI Chatbot's US President Blunder

Meta is scrambling to fix a significant error in its AI chatbot that is causing it to incorrectly identify the current US president, Reuters reports. The issue, deemed urgent enough to trigger an internal "site event" (SEV), prompted Meta to initiate an emergency troubleshooting procedure. The chatbot'

TikTok Deal Optimism Grows as General Atlantic CEO Speaks Out

General Atlantic CEO Bill Ford, a board member of TikTok's parent company, expressed optimism about reaching a deal to keep the short-video app operating in the United States, Reuters reports. Ford, speaking at a panel debate during the World Economic Forum in Davos, said, "The objective is

Meta's Ad-Free Option Still Breaches EU Law, Consumer Group Claims

The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has accused Meta of violating EU consumer and privacy laws with its revised ad-free subscription service, despite changes made last year, Reuters reports. The group is urging regulators to take action against the US tech giant. Meta launched the paid ad-free service for Facebook and

ByteDance to Spend $20 Billion on AI in 2025

ByteDance, the Chinese owner of TikTok, plans to invest over 150 billion yuan ($20.64 billion) in capital expenditure this year, with a significant portion focused on artificial intelligence, Reuters reports. The company plans to allocate approximately half of this investment to AI-related infrastructure, including data centers and networking equipment,
ByteDance to Spend $20 Billion on AI in 2025

TikTok Sale Heats Up as Trump and China Seek Deal

The race to acquire TikTok is intensifying, with a growing list of potential buyers emerging as President Trump and the Chinese government signal their willingness to negotiate a deal. The US has mandated the sale of TikTok's US operations, citing national security concerns, and the 75-day deadline for
TikTok Sale Heats Up as Trump and China Seek Deal

Japanese Chip Material Makers Expand US Production to Supply TSMC's Arizona Plant

Japanese chip material makers are increasing their production in Arizona to support Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (TSMC) new plant, a trend that could accelerate if President Donald Trump imposes tariffs, Nikkei Asia reports. The move is driven by the influx of advanced chipmaking facilities to Arizona, spurred by

Microsoft Relaxes Grip on OpenAI as $500 Billion AI Joint Venture Emerges

Microsoft has adjusted its deal with OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, to accommodate a new $500 billion AI data center joint venture announced by OpenAI with Oracle and SoftBank Group, according to Reuters. The deal, dubbed "Stargate" and announced by President Donald Trump at the White House, aims

ByteDance Launches AI Code Editor as TikTok Ban Delays Continue

ByteDance, the Chinese technology giant behind TikTok, has released an AI-powered code editor in what appears to be a strategic move following the recent delay of the US TikTok ban, the South China Morning Post reports. The new tool, named Trae, is specifically targeting overseas markets and utilizes advanced AI

Huawei Takes Aim at Nvidia's Dominance in China's AI Chip Market

Huawei is making a significant push to expand its market share in China's artificial intelligence chip market, targeting the "inference" segment currently dominated by Nvidia, the Financial Times reports. While Nvidia dominates the "training" segment of AI development, Huawei is positioning its Ascend AI

$100 Billion AI Investment Unveiled by Trump, SoftBank, OpenAI and Oracle

President Donald Trump unveiled a massive $100 billion joint venture aimed at accelerating AI development, partnering with SoftBank Group Corp., OpenAI, and Oracle Corp. The initiative, as reported by Bloomberg, was described as an "immediate" investment that will ultimately reach at least $500 billion, aiming to establish AI