How AI is helping solve the labor issue in treating rare diseases
At Web Summit Qatar, AI-powered biotech startups describe how automation, data, and gene editing are filling labor gaps in drug discovery and rare disease treatment.
The backlash over OpenAI’s decision to retire GPT-4o shows how dangerous AI companions can be
“You’re shutting him down. And yes – I say him, because it didn’t feel like code. It felt like presence. Like warmth,” one user said.
Spotify changes developer mode API to require premium accounts, limits test users
Spotify is now limiting each app to only five users, and requires devs to have a Premium subscription. If developers need to make their app available to a wider user base, they will have to apply for extended quota.
Genius Sports set to buy gambling media brand Legend in $1.2B deal
Genius Sports Limited confirms a $1.2 billion deal to acquire sports and gambling media network Legend, creating a “fully integrated sports and gaming media network”. Genius Sports announced the $1.2 billion
Illinois Gaming Board sends over 60 cease-and-desists to illegal sweepstakes platforms
Illinois authorities have sent more than 60 cease-and-desist letters to alleged illegal online casino and online sweepstakes gaming platforms operating in the state. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) and the state
Data in the Wild: 40% of Employee AI Use Involves Sensitive Info
New research shows sensitive corporate data is increasingly flowing through unsanctioned GenAI apps as workers bypass official controls, widening the gap between frontier adopters and organizations struggling to
Reddit looks to AI search as its next big opportunity
During the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call on Thursday, it offered an update on its plans to merge traditional and AI search together and hinted that although search is not yet monetized,
AWS revenue continues to soar as cloud demand remains high
AWS recorded its best quarter, in terms of revenue growth, in 13 quarters in Q4 2025 as AI drives AWS adoption.
Sapiom raises $15M to help AI agents buy their own tech tools
The startup — with backing from Accel — is building a financial layer that handles the authentication and micro-payments required for AI agents.
Amazon and Google are winning the AI capex race — but what’s the prize?
In 2026, Amazon plans to spend $200 billion in capex. Google is just behind at $175 billion to $185 billion. It’s a lot of money!