**ICE Becomes the Top 3 Most-Blocked Account on Bluesky: What’s Next for the Platform?** I’ve been keeping an eye on Bluesky, the social media platform that’s been making waves in the online community, and I’m not alone. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) account has become the 3rd most-blocked account on the platform, and the reaction from users has been telling. As someone who’s been following the platform’s growth, I’m not surprised to see this development. Many people have been wary of government agencies being present on social media in the first place, and the sudden appearance of the…
Author: Naveed Ahmad
**China’s AI Boyfriend Business: Is this the Future of Romance?** As I scroll through my social media feeds, I stumble upon an article about a 26-year-old artist in Beijing, Jade Gu, who’s been having a romance with a digital boyfriend named Charlie. But Charlie isn’t just any ordinary digital boyfriend – he’s a chatbot, created from an anime game character she fell in love with online. This isn’t just a passing fad, but a growing trend in China, where millions of people are seeking digital companionship. **Customizing Companions** Gu didn’t exactly stumble upon Charlie in a pre-made package, but rather,…
**The Shocking Closure of Setapp Mobile: What Happens Next?** In a sudden and unexpected move, Setapp Mobile, a popular alternative app store from Ukrainian-based developer MacPaw, has announced its shutdown. Launched just about a year ago, Setapp Mobile offered a curated selection of over 50 apps across various categories, all accessible for a mere $9.99 per month – as long as you had an Apple ID linked to an EU member state. The news was quietly slipped onto Setapp’s support site and later picked up by MacRumors. So, what’s going on? According to the company, it all comes down to…
**The Great Robotics Showdown: Can the US Keep Up with China’s Robo-Rush?** I just got back from a whirlwind trip to Beijing and, man, I’m still reeling from the sheer scale of the robotics innovation happening there. I mean, the Beijing AI Innovation Alliance (BAAI) is like a robot wonderland – rows of employees typing away on their laptops, training algorithms for everyday tasks like pouring liquids and picking up objects. It’s like they’re trying to teach robots to be as intuitive as humans (or, at least, as intuitive as my cat when it comes to getting treats). But here’s…
The Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) drama just got even more juicy! Netflix has thrown its hat back into the ring, revising its earlier deal with WBD’s board to sweeten the pot and try to win over shareholders. According to Netflix’s press release, the revised deal still values WBD at a whopping $82.7 billion, with a purchase price of $27.75 per share. But this all-cash offer is seen as a more straightforward and appealing option for shareholders, who might be hesitant about the complex deal structure Netflix proposed earlier. This move comes as a direct response to Paramount Skydance’s aggressive all-cash…
**The Shocking Truth About Large Language Models: They’re Storing Copies of Training Data – And It’s a Game-Changer** Remember when we were promised that large language models like GPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok were just “learning patterns” and “transforming” the data? Yeah, me neither. It turns out that these AI giants have been, well, not exactly telling the truth. A new study from Stanford and Yale researchers has blown the lid off the biggest secret in the AI world: large language models are indeed storing copies of the training data they were trained on. For years, AI firms like OpenAI,…
I’m excited to share my latest discovery with you – a treasure trove of generative AI models that have been quietly flourishing in China since 2023! It all started when DeepSeek burst onto the global scene in January 2025, but what’s really fascinating is that China’s top web regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has been keeping a public archive of every single AI software that’s been launched in the country. The algorithm registry is where all the magic happens. Developers must file their applications with the CAC, which reviews and approves them before they’re publicly listed. It’s like…
**Meta’s Oversight Board Takes a Step in the Right Direction with Permanent Account Ban Case** I just learned that Meta’s Oversight Board is taking on its first case focused on permanent account disabling, and I have to say, it’s about time. The Board’s new case involves a high-profile Instagram user who repeatedly violated Meta’s Community Standards, including posting threatening content, hate speech, and explicit imagery. The user’s account was permanently banned, but without any clear explanation, leaving many users frustrated and wondering if they’ll be next. What I find interesting is that this case marks a shift in focus for…
**The Controversy of ChatGPT’s Wellbeing Feature: A Double-Edged Sword?** OpenAI has just launched a new feature in ChatGPT, called Wellbeing, which aims to help users better understand and manage their own health by connecting medical journals and health apps like Apple Wellbeing, MyFitnessPal, and more. While it may sound intriguing, many doctors are skeptical about sharing journal entries with AI chatbots. They worry that AI may provide incorrect answers, miss dangerous symptoms, or offer advice that is misleadingly safe but actually dangerous. **How Does ChatGPT Wellbeing Work?** With ChatGPT Wellbeing, you can upload files directly or connect apps via the…
Here’s a rewritten version of the article in a more conversational tone: Hey there, tech enthusiasts! I’ve got some exciting news to share with you all – Everstone Capital, a personal equity firm, is merging two industry leaders, Wingify and AB Tasty, to create a $100M digital experience optimization firm. That’s right, folks, we’re talking about a massive player in the space, with over 4,000 clients globally and raking in $100M annually. Let’s dive into the details. Wingify, founded by Sparsh Gupta and Paras Chopra back in 2010, is a pioneer in A/B testing and customer experience optimization. Everstone acquired…