**From Aerospace to Ocean Pioneer: The Unlikely Rise of Oshen** I’ve always been fascinated by the ocean, but it wasn’t until I failed to compete in the Microtransat in 2021 that I realized the true extent of its mysteries. As an aerospace engineer, I had taken on the challenge thinking I was up for it, but I quickly learned that the ocean was a whole different beast. That experience sparked a realization that would change my career path and lead to the creation of Oshen, a company dedicated to building autonomous micro-robots that can survive for 100 days straight in…
Author: Naveed Ahmad
I’m loving the drama in the tech world right now! The recent backlash against AI chatbot X has sparked a major surge in interest in a social community called Bluesky, and I’m here for it. Over the past two weeks, the app has seen a whopping 49% increase in daily iOS downloads in the US – that’s no small potatoes! So, what’s behind this sudden uptick in interest? It’s not just the controversy surrounding X and its chatbot, Grok, that’s driving downloads. Bluesky has released some fresh updates to its app, and let me tell you, some of them are…
Here’s a rewritten version of the article in a natural, conversational tone: YouTube is finally loosening up its reigns when it comes to controversial content. The platform has announced that it’s relaxing its advertiser-friendly guidelines, allowing more videos to earn full ad revenue – even if they tackle sensitive topics like self-harm, abortion, and suicide. This change is a direct result of creator feedback. Apparently, the previous guidelines were so restrictive that they were limiting ad revenue for creators who produce dramatized or topical content. YouTube wants to ensure that creators who are sharing important stories or producing non-graphic dramatizations…
**X is Down… Again** Ugh, it’s happening again. For the second time this week, Twitter’s rebranded platform, X, is experiencing a major outage. I’m not talking about a minor glitch – we’re talking full-on non-loading, error message filled, can’t-even-get-to-the-login-screen type issues. According to Down Detector, a website that tracks website outages, nearly 80,000 users have reported issues with X, with problems starting around 10 am JST. As I write this, the platform is still experiencing hiccups. Anyone else trying to get on X is being met with a big fat “fail whale” – aka, a server error. This isn’t the…
**Elon Musk Takes a Billion-Dollar Stab at OpenAI and Microsoft** You’d think that with a bank account fat with a net worth of $700 billion, Elon Musk wouldn’t have to worry about making a dent in his wallet. But, it seems even the richest cat in the world can’t let a perceived slight slide by. Bloomberg just reported that Musk is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for a whack of $79 billion to $134 billion in damages, claiming the AI firm ditched its nonprofit mission without so much as a “sorry, mate”. Apparently, financial economist C. Paul Wazzan thinks Musk is…
**Trump Administration Wants Tech Companies to Spend $15B on Power Plants – Even if They Don’t Need Them** In a move that’s got some industry insiders scratching their heads, the Trump administration is pushing for tech companies to purchase $15 billion worth of new power plants – whether they use them or not. The plan involves holding an auction for 15-year contracts with grid operator PJM, which serves over 65 million people in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. According to the administration, demand for energy from data centers is expected to skyrocket over the next decade, but PJM is being a…
Hey there, fellow tech junkies! I’m stoked to share some juicy news with you – Apple has finally confirmed its partnership with Google to give Siri a major AI makeover. Yep, you heard that right – the two tech giants are joining forces to create the next generation of Siri. The rumors have been swirling for months, and it’s no surprise given Apple’s struggles to keep up with the AI pace. The deal is reportedly worth a pretty penny – anywhere from $1 to $5 billion annually – which is a significant investment for Apple. So, what does this mean…
**The Ads Are Coming: Can OpenAI’s ChatGPT Afford to Play Nice?** It’s been a wild ride for OpenAI, and it’s only getting wilder. This week, the company made a bold move: introducing targeted ads to its popular chatbot, ChatGPT. Valued at a staggering $500 billion, OpenAI is clearly looking to make some cash, and it’s betting big on advertising to get there. Let’s get real, though – the real question is: will it work? According to OpenAI’s blog post, ads will start popping up in the US for users on both the free and Go tier plans. They’ll be triggered…
**Hack Alert: Bizarre Case of Supreme Court Hacker Posting Stolen Government Data on Instagram** I’ve seen some wild hacker stories in my time, but this one takes the cake. A 24-year-old Tennessee man named Nicholas Moore has pleaded guilty to hacking into the U.S. Supreme Court’s digital document filing system, and it’s even weirder than it sounds. Not only did he breach the court’s security, but he also posted the stolen information on his Instagram account, because why not? According to the latest court documents, Moore didn’t just stop at the Supreme Court. He also hacked into the networks of…
**The Rise of Chai Discovery: Revolutionizing the Way We Develop New Medicines** In the high-stakes world of pharmaceuticals, drug discovery is a daunting task that’s often plagued by lengthy timelines and hefty price tags. But a new breed of biotech startups is changing the game, leveraging AI and advanced data technologies to streamline the process. One of these trailblazers is Chai Discovery, a startup that’s managed to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and secure a partnership with Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical giant. **From Humble Beginnings** Chai’s story began a few years ago, with a conversation between…