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Tech Titans Eye TikTok Acquisition Amid Congressional Pressure and National Security Concerns
TikTok finds itself at a crossroads as congressional pressure mounts for the app's parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership. This move, driven by concerns over potential ties to the Chinese government and risks of espionage, has sparked intense speculation on Wall Street regarding potential buyers. 
TikTok finds itself at a crossroads as congressional pressure mounts for the app's parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership. This move, driven by concerns over potential ties to the Chinese government and risks of espionage, has sparked intense speculation on Wall Street regarding potential buyers. -
Telegram Nears Profitability with 900 Million Users, Eyes US IPO and AI Innovations
Telegram, the Dubai-based encrypted messaging service, has reached a pivotal milestone of 900 million monthly active users and is on the cusp of profitability, according to its founder Pavel Durov. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Durov outlined the company's financial growth and strategic initiatives that have positioned Telegram for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the near future. 
Telegram, the Dubai-based encrypted messaging service, has reached a pivotal milestone of 900 million monthly active users and is on the cusp of profitability, according to its founder Pavel Durov. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Durov outlined the company's financial growth and strategic initiatives that have positioned Telegram for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in the near future. -
CISA Confirms Breach of Two Critical Systems Through Ivanti Vulnerabilities, Forcing Offline Response
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that two of its critical systems were breached by hackers in February, exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti products used by the agency. 
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that two of its critical systems were breached by hackers in February, exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti products used by the agency. -
Sam Altman Returns to OpenAI Board as WilmerHale Investigation Reveals 'Breakdown in Trust' Led to Ouster
OpenAI announced on Friday that CEO Sam Altman will rejoin the company's board of directors following the conclusion of an internal investigation into the events that led to his brief ouster in November. The investigation, conducted by U.S. law firm WilmerHale, found that Altman's conduct "did not mandate removal" and that he and co-founder Greg Brockman "are the right leaders for OpenAI." 
OpenAI announced on Friday that CEO Sam Altman will rejoin the company's board of directors following the conclusion of an internal investigation into the events that led to his brief ouster in November. The investigation, conducted by U.S. law firm WilmerHale, found that Altman's conduct "did not mandate removal" and that he and co-founder Greg Brockman "are the right leaders for OpenAI." -
Apple Reverses Decision, Allows Epic Games to Launch Rival App Store on iPhones in Europe Amid EU Regulatory Pressure
Apple has reversed its decision to ban Epic Games, the maker of the popular video game "Fortnite," from launching its own app store on iPhones in Europe. 
Apple has reversed its decision to ban Epic Games, the maker of the popular video game "Fortnite," from launching its own app store on iPhones in Europe. -
EU Regulators Scrutinize Apple's Decision to Block Epic Games' App Store
The European Union has launched an investigation into Apple's decision to block video game company Epic Games from setting up its own app store, citing potential violations of the bloc's recently implemented digital rules. 
The European Union has launched an investigation into Apple's decision to block video game company Epic Games from setting up its own app store, citing potential violations of the bloc's recently implemented digital rules. -
Apple Reportedly Developing 20-Inch Foldable MacBook for 2027 Release
Apple is reportedly planning to release a 20-inch MacBook with a foldable screen in 2027, according to renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kuo stated that the foldable MacBook is the only Apple product with a clear development schedule, suggesting that a foldable iPhone or iPad may not be in the works for the near future. 
Apple is reportedly planning to release a 20-inch MacBook with a foldable screen in 2027, according to renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kuo stated that the foldable MacBook is the only Apple product with a clear development schedule, suggesting that a foldable iPhone or iPad may not be in the works for the near future. -
JD.com Defies Market Expectations: Announces Expansion and Share Repurchase Amidst Revenue Uplift
JD.com, the Chinese e-commerce giant, has reported a notable increase in its fourth-quarter revenue, surpassing analyst predictions. This financial upturn comes amidst a period of economic uncertainty in China, characterized by weak consumer spending, high youth unemployment, and subdued wage growth. 
JD.com, the Chinese e-commerce giant, has reported a notable increase in its fourth-quarter revenue, surpassing analyst predictions. This financial upturn comes amidst a period of economic uncertainty in China, characterized by weak consumer spending, high youth unemployment, and subdued wage growth. -
Microsoft's AI Tool Under Fire: Engineer Exposes Violent and Infringing Content Generation
Microsoft's AI image generator, Copilot Designer, is at the center of controversy for producing violent, sexualized, and copyright-infringing imagery, raising significant concerns about the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. 
Microsoft's AI image generator, Copilot Designer, is at the center of controversy for producing violent, sexualized, and copyright-infringing imagery, raising significant concerns about the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. -
OpenAI Fires Back at Musk With Emails Showing Push for Profit Path
OpenAI has fired back at Elon Musk's lawsuit alleging the artificial intelligence company violated its founding mission, publishing emails from the billionaire that appear to show him urging a radical money-raising strategy and corporate shift in OpenAI's early days. 
OpenAI has fired back at Elon Musk's lawsuit alleging the artificial intelligence company violated its founding mission, publishing emails from the billionaire that appear to show him urging a radical money-raising strategy and corporate shift in OpenAI's early days.
