The U. S. is stepping up efforts to train workers for the semiconductor industry—a crucial move to stay competitive globally. Two federal agencies, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Commerce, have teamed up to fund a network of regional training centers under the CHIPS & Sc
Sam Altman, known for his sharp focus and disciplined lifestyle, now admits his once-structured daily routine has slipped. The 41-year-old tech leader, who used to prioritize sleep, exercise, and nutrition, says parenthood has turned his life upside down. Before, he was a strong advocate for work-li
The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to stop Vermont’s legal case against Meta, the company that owns Instagram. The state claims Instagram was built to hook young users by taking advantage of their developing brains. Vermont argues this addiction tactic boosts ad sales, especially targeting
Over the last year, Alphabet has quietly built a strong lead in artificial intelligence, covering everything from cloud computing to research. Now, it’s close to passing Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company. This shift shows how AI isn’t just changing tech—it’s reshaping which firms come out
A lawsuit filed in 2022 by Black former employees accused Google of a pattern that pushed them into lower‑level, lower‑pay roles while creating a hostile environment when they raised concerns. The case highlighted systemic gaps in hiring, pay and promotion practices that disproportionately affected
Apple just made it harder to get discounts on its devices. The tech giant used to trust customers to say they were students, teachers, or parents when buying from its education store. Now, you have to prove it. This change started in 2022 but has spread to more countries, including the U. S. , Austr
Boston has become a surprising hub for women taking charge of artificial intelligence. Unlike the usual tech-heavy cities, this one’s seeing groups where women—often sidelined in AI’s development—are learning to shape the technology instead of just being replaced by it. Research shows women hold jus
When you launch something new, the market doesn’t always get it right away. In fast-moving fields like real estate tech, the first label that sticks often stays for years, even if it’s wrong. Founders can spend months just correcting misunderstandings instead of building their actual product. The pr
Big tech companies are always hunting for better ways to run AI, and now Google seems to be placing a bet on Marvell Technology. Instead of sticking with Broadcom for its AI chips, Google is exploring new designs that could handle real-time tasks more efficiently. The idea? Two custom chips working
OpenAI’s latest shake-up shows the company is doubling down on money-making AI rather than flashy research projects. Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles, key figures behind some of OpenAI’s most ambitious but costly ventures, have recently stepped away. Weil previously led efforts to push science forward us
