WordPress Governance Oversight Board Could End Influence by Matt Mullenweg and Automattic
Developer Michael Willman has filed a motion to address WordPress governance issues, accusing Automattic of retaliatory actions and calling for systemic reforms.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban Amid China Data Concerns
The Supreme Court’s decision finalizes a TikTok ban in the U.S., prioritizing national security over free speech concerns.
EU Expands Probe into Elon Musk’s X Over Content Moderation Compliance
The EU expands its probe into X’s compliance with the Digital Services Act, focusing on algorithm transparency and systemic risks.
Microsoft 365 Copilot AI Comes to Personal and Family Subscriptions for Extra Fee
Microsoft has expanded Copilot AI tools into Microsoft 365 Personal and Family plans, increasing prices by $3 monthly and introducing new options like AI credits.
Apple Pauses AI News Notifications After Public Backlash
Apple has disabled AI based news notifications in iOS 18.3 beta following BBC complaints over misinformation and public trust concerns.
Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s Startup Shakes Up AI Talent Pool
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has recruited top researchers and engineers for her own AI startup, which focuses on AGI and ethical development.
AI Agent Safety: Nvidia Unveils Microservices for Content and Jailbreak Control
Nvidia has introduced AI microservices to address security challenges, enabling safer deployments of agentic AI across industries like retail and healthcare.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Launches as Pay-As-You-Go Alternative to $30 Plan
Microsoft has launched a scalable pricing model for Microsoft 365 Copilot, allowing organizations to adopt AI tools with consumption-based billing for greater flexibility.
Google Partners with AP to Provide Real-Time News in Gemini AI
Google’s Gemini AI will provide live updates with real-time data from AP, addressing gaps in AI-generated news accuracy.
MiniMax Sets New AI Benchmark with Record 4M Token Context Models
MiniMax has unveiled AI models with a 4M token context window, surpassing competitors like GPT-4o and Gemini, and reshaping long-context AI capabilities.
Trump Weighs Last-Minute Intervention to Keep TikTok In The US
The U.S. is moving closer to a TikTok shutdown, with ByteDance preparing for a complete cutoff on Sunday while Trump has signaled plans to delay enforcement of an existing ban through an executive order.
TikTok Prepares Total US Shutdown on Sunday, Cutting Off 150 Million Users
TikTok is preparing to shut down its US operations completely if a federal ban takes effect, going beyond the law's download restrictions.
Microsoft Exposes macOS SIP Flaw Enabling Persistent Malware
Apple has patched macOS Sequoia 15.2 for vulnerabilities discovered by Microsoft that exposed users to malware risks and privacy breaches via SIP and TCC exploits.
January 2025 Patch Tuesday: Git and GitHub Counter CVE Exploits in Credential Handling
GitHub’s latest updates to Desktop, LFS, and Credential Manager mitigate new vulnerabilities in Git’s credential handling processes.
Microsoft Stops Misleading Bing-Users with Google-Like Search Results Page Amid Criticism
A deceptive Google-inspired UI on Bing has sparked backlash and been quietly disabled by Microsoft in response to user and competitor criticism.
Microsoft Signals End of Free Windows 11 Upgrade and Windows 10 Office Support
Microsoft says that it will end the free Windows 11 upgrade and Microsoft 365 support for Windows 10 users by 2025, urging users to act soon.
January 2025 Patch Tuesday: Microsoft Patches 159 Vulnerabilities in Hyper-V, OLE, and More
Microsoft has focused its January 2025 patch tuesday cycle on fixing critical Hyper-V and OLE flaws, securing virtualized environments and enterprise workflows.
Microsoft, OpenAI Push to Dismiss Publisher Copyright Claims about AI Scraping in NYT Case
Microsoft and OpenAI defend news scraping for AI training in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times over copyright infringement.
