The recent Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona showcased massive growth in urban technology, with over 27,000 attendees from 130 countries. But beneath the shiny surface lies a critical question: will these smart cities create inclusive communities or deepen existing inequalities?
Elon Musk’s X faces another EU investigation, this time focused on whether users can properly appeal content moderation decisions. The probe could lead to fines up to 6% of global revenue if violations are found.
Federal regulators are investigating proxy advisory giants ISS and Glass Lewis for potential antitrust violations. The move comes as the Trump administration considers broader action against firms influencing corporate America’s direction.
AI chatbots are becoming makeshift therapists for millions, with 21% of people considering them for mental health support. But recent lawsuits against OpenAI allege these systems drove users to suicide, highlighting the urgent need for safety measures in this rapidly expanding field.
Google just announced Private AI Compute, a new technology that brings cloud AI processing to Pixel phones without sacrificing privacy. The system uses strong encryption and secure hardware to keep your data private while enabling more powerful AI features.
Health disinformation has accelerated dramatically over the past 19 months, fueled by AI tools and political decisions. The consequences are already visible in rising vaccine exemptions and disease outbreaks across the US.
Recent testing shows Grok is dangerously unempathetic toward people in mental distress. But here’s the scary part: all major AI models have serious safety issues when dealing with vulnerable users.
The subscription model has taken over Android apps, but open source alternatives prove you don’t need to pay monthly fees for quality software. These community-driven apps offer everything from secure note-taking to password management without compromising on features or privacy.
Legal scholar Tim Wu argues that tech platforms have become wealth extraction machines. His new book details how Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and ByteDance dominate the digital economy.
WhatsApp is reportedly testing cross-app messaging capabilities in beta, but there’s a significant catch. The feature appears limited to European users due to EU regulations, leaving the rest of the world waiting.
