OpenAI’s new CEO of Applications, Fidji Simo, is looking to hire a senior leader to head its monetisation strategy, which may include ads on ChatGPT. Simo, who joined last month, has been meeting candidates, some from her Facebook days, for…
Amazon received the highest number of H-1B visa approvals in the first half of 2025, with 10,044 approvals by June 30, according to USCIS. Tech companies are the main users of the programme. TCS came second, followed by Microsoft, Meta,…
At a recent education conference, experts stressed that technology, including AI, should be seen as a tool, not a teacher. They warned of the risks if children use it without guidance. Biswajit Saha from CBSE said technology must be used…
The job cuts are part of an $865 million restructuring programme, said the CEO. However, the global consulting firm is also upskilling over 70,000 of its employees in agentic AI.
Headquartered in San Francisco’s South Park, Touring’s Fund I will back early-growth, AI-powered software startups globally, according to the report. The $330 million fund was raised from a mix of global institutional limited partners (LPs), family offices, and over 30…
In a statement released Friday, Rep. John Moolenaar, the chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, praised the proposed deal as “an important step” in transitioning ownership of the TikTok platform to American hands but he emphasized…
Tether is seeking between $15 billion and $20 billion for about a 3% stake through a private placement, Bloomberg News had reported on Tuesday.
Nearly 80% of consumer usage for Claude comes from outside the United States, with per-person usage in countries like South Korea, Australia and Singapore outpacing that of America, the company said.
Ramakrishnan worked on the first iteration of Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant and the associated Echo devices. He began his career at Netscape before moving to Tellme Networks, which was acquired by Microsoft, according to his LinkedIn profile.
India is considering easing foreign investment rules to let ecommerce firms like Amazon buy directly from Indian sellers for exports. The draft DGFT proposal introduces a third-party export entity to handle compliance. The move, amid trade deal talks with the…
Google and Flo Health agreed to a $56 million settlement over allegations they shared sensitive menstrual and pregnancy data from Flo app users for targeted ads, violating privacy promises. Google will pay $48 million, Flo $8 million.
Accenture expects about $250 million in charges in the November quarter, on top of $615 million recorded in the fourth quarter, for a total of $865 million. The restructuring program highlights the broader trend of companies adapting their workforce and…
The European Commission is preparing to issue preliminary findings saying that Meta’s Facebook and Instagram lack an adequate “notice and action mechanism” that would let users flag illegal posts for removal, according to two people familiar with the plans, who…
Microsoft disabled certain cloud and AI services used by Israel’s Ministry of Defense after finding preliminary evidence of their role in surveillance in Gaza and the West Bank.
Earlier this week, the White House said Trump will declare that a deal to divest TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Chinese owner ByteDance will meet requirements set out in a 2024 law, and investors will include Oracle, and private equity…
In a social media blog post, Google explained that the two key additions: more robust function calling and more natural conversations.
Meta, previously known as Facebook, bought Instagram for $1 billion in 2012, a move that had raised questions about the company’s strategy as the social media app had begun with just photo-sharing without significant revenue.
The investigation into the operations of the 1xBet betting app is part of the ED’s wider probe against such platforms on allegations of duping numerous people of crores of rupees and reportedly evading a huge amount of direct and indirect…
The creator of Tamil Nadu’s startup reality show Startup Singam has onboarded top business leaders and investors to Baanhem. Season 2 is expected to raise Rs 100 crore in fresh investor commitments.
The fund house serves over seven lakh investors across more than 16,000 pincodes, according to its website. Earlier this January, it had reported an AUM of Rs 4,287 crore, with over four lakh unique investors.
TikTok will strengthen safeguards to keep children off its platform after a Canadian probe found its protections for minors and personal data insufficient, privacy officials said.
Structured as a combination of secondary investment and company-sponsored buyback, it provides liquidity to Axtria’s current and former employees, it said. Founded in 2010, Axtria enables AI-led solutions that help life sciences organizations globally, across the commercial and clinical spectrum.
The fantasy sports platform, part of Dream Sports, with over 250 million registered users, moved to a free-to-play model following the ban on real money gaming in India. The move seeks to help brands connect better with Dream11’s largely young…
The translations will initially be available in six languages on Android devices and 19 languages on iPhones, with more languages to follow. Users can long-press on a message and tap “Translate” to see any message in another language. The feature…
Zoho Sheet, a product by the SaaS major, offers AI-powered tools through its assistant Zia to analyse data effectively, with nearly 40 different chart types. Reposting Union Minister Vaishnaw’s post, its former chief executive Sridhar Vembu said this would inspire…
Nvidia will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, deploying 10 gigawatts of compute under a new strategic partnership. Analysts say the tie-up secures demand for GPUs, validates Nvidia’s growth, and accelerates next-gen AI model development.
DSM Fresh Foods Limited, the parent company of Zappfresh, is seeking greater penetration in Bengaluru and Mumbai and will invest in working with the local meat shops and hotels and restaurants. Per founder Deepanshu Manchanda, offline will play a critical…
Determining next steps for the algorithm, currently owned by the Beijing-based ByteDance, has been one of the most closely watched issues during negotiations over TikTok’s future.
The companies unveiled a letter of intent for a landmark strategic partnership to deploy at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia chips for OpenAI’s AI infrastructure.
A cyberattack disrupted check-in systems at several European airports for a second day, causing numerous flight delays and cancellations. Brussels Airport was worst affected, cancelling nearly 140 Monday departures. The issue stemmed from a US software provider’s failure to deliver…
The other biggies who entered the US on H-1B include Eric Yuan, founder of Zoom; Thierry Cruanes, cofounder of Snowflake; and Raj Sardana, founder of Innova Solutions. Sergey Brin, cofounder of Google; Pierre Omidyar of eBay; and Jan Koum of…
A Genius HRTech report reveals 72% of professionals believe human validation is crucial in hiring decisions despite AI’s growing role. Only 15% support fully AI-driven hiring if well-calibrated, while over 10% favour AI for junior or fresher roles. The report…
Following the widespread adoption of quick commerce, ‘Instant Home Services’ is emerging as the next frontier in India’s digital economy, aiming to create a new habit loop for time-pressed urban consumers, says consultant firm Redseer.
Heathrow and Berlin-Brandenburg, Germany’s third-largest, said the problem was with Collins Aerospace, a U.S. company that provides check-in and boarding systems there and at other airports, causing longer waiting times for passengers.
US President Donald Trump is trying to close a final deal to keep the popular platform from closing. Congress had ordered the app shut down for US users by January 2025 if its US assets were not sold by Chinese…
Congress passed legislation calling for a TikTok ban to go into effect in January, but President Donald Trump has repeatedly signed orders that have allowed TikTok to keep operating in the United States as his administration tries to reach agreement…
A US official announced Washington and Beijing agreed TikTok must store all American user data on US-based Oracle cloud infrastructure, aiming to address security concerns while ensuring compliance with US oversight of the popular short-video app.
The president on Friday signed a proclamation that will require a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas – meant for high-skilled jobs that tech companies find hard to fill. He also rolled out a $1 million “gold card” visa for…
Strong demand for Apple smartphones offers a sign that consumer demand for popular products has yet to falter in line with a wider economic slowdown in Russia. The country has seen 20-year-high interest rates and a budget deficit of over…
Apple has told at least two suppliers to boost production of the entry-level model iPhone 17 by at least 30% after strong pre-orders last weekend, the Information reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Pattern and some of its existing shareholders raised $300 million by selling 21.4 million shares, compared with its marketed price range of $13 to $15 apiece. The debut came against the backdrop of a busy IPO window, where Swedish fintech…
Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI has raised $10 billion at a $200 billion valuation, CNBC reported on Friday, citing sources.
Several online platforms, including Chinese retailers AliExpress and Temu and social media giants Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok, are being probed under the European Union’s landmark Digital Services Act (DSA).
The number of deals during the week was also down to 22 transactions, compared to 37 in the corresponding week last year.
The Santa Clara, California-based company’s shares opened at $23 apiece, well above the $19 offer price. Netskope raised $908.2 million in its IPO by selling 47.8 million shares at the top end of its bumped-up range of $17 to $19…
Germany’s culture minister Wolfram Weimer called for breaking up Google, accusing it of tax avoidance and failing society. His remarks follow a €2.95 billion EU fine against Google, adding to nearly €10 billion in penalties.
Microsoft said the initial data center remains on track to open next year and will employ about 500 people at its peak, expanding to about 800 once the second data center is complete.
The group, which includes Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, and Cleartrip, affirmed its commitment to ensuring that its customers are treated with fairness and transparency. The comprehensive self-audit completion declaration has been submitted to the Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, the…
This follows reports that the trucking aggregator has decided to move its operations out of Bangalore, as the deteriorating infrastructure has made it difficult for its employees working on the Bellandur location to continue functioning.
Io, a firm Ive and Sam Altman cocreated, will now merge with OpenAI.
Mark Brown, who posts game explainers to his Game Maker’s Toolkit channel, says his persona has been plagiarized.
Jack Dorsey’s company went all-in on agents by deploying one capable of building software—and occasionally deleting stuff.
In her new book Empire of AI, journalist Karen Hao chronicles the anxieties around the OpenAI office in its early days.
Google’s new chatbot-style AI Mode search experience, previously an experiment, is launching for US users. Publishers and marketers will have to adjust their search strategies once again.
Google’s AI models are learning to reason, wield agency, and build virtual models of the real world. The company’s AI lead, Demis Hassabis, says all this—and more—will be needed for true AGI.
The AI doomer and the AI boomer both created each other’s monsters. An excerpt from The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future.
A chart-topping jazz album! Loads of Spotify and Apple Music plays! Just one problem: The success might not be real.
People are turning to generative AI to sort out their interpersonal conflicts, but some say it’s heightening their anxiety.
The annual developer conference kicks off with a keynote address on Tuesday. Look out for updates on Android, Gemini, Search, and Google’s latest forays into XR.
Format Boy makes a living teaching Yahoo Boys, notorious West African scammers, how to use AI and deepfake technology to ensnare their next victims.
Others have found more subtle ways to fool the AI into giving problematic responses.
As vibe coding takes off, OpenAI says Codex will help advanced developers automate chores in a safe and explainable way.
In a commencement speech at Temple University, I shared my views on how new college graduates can compete with powerful artificial intelligence.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are investing billions in US AI infrastructure. The deals could help the US in the AI race against China.
Microsoft is limiting access to tools that boosted its rivals, but larger customers like DuckDuckGo say they won’t be affected.
Martha Wells’ book series uses wry humor to tell a story about artificial intelligence, humanity, and free will. The Apple TV+ adaptation tries to do the same—with mixed results.
A new system that combines Gemini’s coding abilities with an evolutionary approach improves datacenter scheduling and chip design, and fine-tunes large language models.
A new extra-secure mode for Android 16 will let at-risk users lock their devices down.
Google teased all the new features coming to its mobile operating system ahead of next week’s I/O conference.
Android’s “Scam Detection” protection in Google Messages will now be able to flag even more types of digital fraud.
In a rare moment of global consensus, AI researchers from the US, Europe, and Asia came together in Singapore to form a plan for researching AI risks.
High-ranking OpenAI employees have met with the FDA multiple times in recent weeks to discuss AI and a project called cderGPT.
Vulcan, a robot with tactile senses, is a step toward automating more of picking and stowing work done by humans inside Amazon’s fulfillment centers.
The startup behind ChatGPT is going to remain in nonprofit control, but it still needs regulatory approval.
If you missed WIRED’s live, subscriber-only Q&A focused on the software features of ChatGPT, hosted by Reece Rogers, you can watch the replay here.
Forget Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of VR meetings; the industrial metaverse bridges digital and physical worlds in a way that’s actually useful.
In its push for “efficiency,” DOGE has leaned increasingly on AI—regardless of whether it makes any sense. And it’s using it as an imperfect means to destructive ends.
A startup founder told a Palantir alumni Slack group that AI agents could do the work of tens of thousands of government employees. He was met with emojis of clowns and a man licking a boot.
A WIRED investigation found that dozens of YouTube channels are using generative AI to depict cartoon cats and minions being beaten, starved, and sexualized—sparking fears of a new Elsagate wave.
The Covid-19 pandemic showed just how vulnerable global supply chains are. Climate shocks could pose an even greater risk.
A group of activists is turning to an old playbook to influence the future of one of the world’s most powerful AI companies.
Meta’s contentious AI copyright battle is heating up—and the court may be close to a ruling.
People are using ChatGPT’s new image generator to take part in viral social media trends. But using it also puts your privacy at risk—unless you take a few simple steps to protect yourself.
Long confined to the lab, humanoids finally appear ready to work in manufacturing. There are just a few hurdles to get them to market.
For years, North Korea has been secretly placing young IT workers inside Western companies. With AI, their schemes are now more devious—and effective—than ever.
A DOGE operative has been tasked with using AI to propose rewrites to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations—an effort sources are told will roll out across government.
A new study found that code generated by AI is more likely to contain made-up information that can be used to trick software into interacting with malicious code.
A new crowd-trained way to develop LLMs over the internet could shake up the AI industry with a giant 100 billion-parameter model later this year.
WhatsApp’s AI tools will use a new “Private Processing” system designed to allow cloud access without letting Meta or anyone else see end-to-end encrypted chats. But experts still see risks.
Liking features on social media can provide troves of data about human behavior to AI models. But as AI gets smarter, will it be able to know users’ preferences before they do?
Italian essayist Andrea Colamedici tells WIRED Hypnocracy: Trump, Musk, and the New Architecture of Reality was a “philosophical experiment and a performance.” The book’s Chinese author does not exist.
Poorly maintained sewers can have disastrous consequences, but regular inspections can be time-consuming, expensive, and dangerous. The solution: subterranean dung drones.
Looking for the CliffsNotes of a lengthy YouTube video? This Gemini feature could be worth a try.
Social Security workers are being asked to use an AI chatbot. An animated video on how to do so failed to mention that the chatbot can’t be trusted with personally identifiable information.
Perplexity? Gemini? Copilot? The Razr Ultra will have it all optimized for its flippy, folding screen.
Google’s AI Overviews feature credible-sounding explanations for completely made-up idioms.
Margaret Mitchell, an AI ethics researcher at Hugging Face, tells WIRED about a new dataset designed to test AI models for bias in multiple languages.
Only four of the 21 robots in the race crossed the finish line, highlighting just how far humanoids are from keeping up with their real human counterparts.
When an AI model for code-editing company Cursor hallucinated a new rule, users revolted.
In a document published Thursday, ICE explained the functions that it expects Palantir to include in a prototype of a new program to give the agency “near real-time” data about people self-deporting.