Technology
WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Boost Privacy, Reducing Reliance on Phone Numbers
WhatsApp is rolling out a major privacy-focused update that will allow users to connect through unique usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. The feature is expected to provide greater control over personal information while making it easier for people to communicate without exposing their contact details.
July 1, 2026
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Ford Brings Back 300 Veteran Inspectors After AI Falls Short in Vehicle Quality Checks
Ford has rehired more than 300 experienced quality inspectors after concluding that artificial intelligence alone could not match the expertise and judgement of seasoned engineers in identifying manufacturing defects. The move comes as the automaker strengthens the balance between human knowledge and AI-driven production systems.
June 30, 2026
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Bangladesh Bets on Chip Design Over Fabrication in Push to Build a Billion-Dollar Semiconductor Industry
Bangladesh is prioritizing semiconductor design, testing, and packaging services instead of costly wafer fabrication, aiming to establish itself as a regional technology hub and expand the sector into a billion-dollar industry by 2030.
June 24, 2026
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US Government Claims Grok AI Was Used in Military Targeting Operations Amid Legal Battle Over xAI Data Center Power Use
The United States government has stated in a legal filing that Elon Musk’s AI system Grok has been used within military operations linked to Iran strikes, as part of a broader defense of xAI’s energy infrastructure in an ongoing environmental lawsuit.
June 17, 2026
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OpenAI's Spending Surged to $34 Billion Ahead of Planned IPO as AI Race Intensified
Newly disclosed audited figures reveal that OpenAI spent approximately $34 billion in 2025, underscoring the enormous financial demands of the artificial intelligence boom as the ChatGPT creator prepares for a potential public listing.
June 16, 2026
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Why AI Chatbots Cannot Replace Human Psychotherapists
As generative AI tools become increasingly popular sources of emotional support and self-help, mental health experts warn that their lack of clinical judgment, ethical accountability, and therapeutic expertise poses serious risks, particularly for vulnerable users seeking professional guidance.
June 15, 2026
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Mississippi Residents Sue xAI and SpaceX Over Data Center Noise and “Nuisance” Claims
A class-action lawsuit alleges Elon Musk-linked companies caused constant noise, vibrations, and health impacts linked to nearby AI infrastructure operations.
June 10, 2026
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Elon Musk says OpenAI was his idea, before executives looted it
Tech billionaire accuses former partners of turning nonprofit vision into profit-driven enterprise
April 29, 2026
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Google Unveils New AI Chips to Power Next-Generation Digital Agents
Google has introduced its latest Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), designed to enhance AI training and support advanced digital agents, marking a major push in the global AI chip race.