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20 hours ago

Tech industry

Why Big Tech's $700 billion AI splurge is misleading

Big Tech is about to spend $700 billion on AI this year. No one knows where the buildout ends. | Fortune

Big Tech's AI spending is projected to exceed $700 billion this year, driven by demand for infrastructure and computing power.

20 hours ago

Why Big Tech's $700 billion AI splurge is misleading

Big Tech's AI spending surge is primarily driven by rising component costs, particularly memory chips, rather than increased capacity.

Big Tech is about to spend $700 billion on AI this year. No one knows where the buildout ends. | Fortune

Big Tech's AI spending is projected to exceed $700 billion this year, driven by demand for infrastructure and computing power.

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Artificial intelligence

21 hours ago

Tesla's former HR chief: the AI layoff panic Is built on a false premise-here's what most workers need to know | Fortune

Meta and Microsoft are laying off thousands while investing heavily in AI infrastructure, signaling a shift in the future of white-collar jobs.

#reproductive-rights

Keir Starmer accused of losing control of his party after failing to suspend rebels

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

Farage referred to watchdog over 5m gift' from Thai-based crypto billionaire

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.

World news

Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup

World news

Mali holds funeral for key junta figure killed in militant assaults

Europe news

What is May Day? Workers' protests erupt over energy costs due to Iran war

The Independent provides critical coverage on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by public support.

King says US lies at the heart of Nato' in rebuke to Trump's threats to leave

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the role of donations in supporting on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in history.

Keir Starmer accused of losing control of his party after failing to suspend rebels

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

Farage referred to watchdog over 5m gift' from Thai-based crypto billionaire

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.

World news

Gianni Infantino affirms at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.

World news

Mali holds funeral for key junta figure killed in militant assaults

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.

Europe news

What is May Day? Workers' protests erupt over energy costs due to Iran war

The Independent provides critical coverage on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by public support.

King says US lies at the heart of Nato' in rebuke to Trump's threats to leave

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the role of donations in supporting on-the-ground reporting during critical moments in history.

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Mental health

I'm a Big Tech executive with ADHD and anxiety. Neurodivergence has its downsides, but I've turned my habits into strengths.

Anxiety can serve as a beneficial tool for focus and preparedness in high-pressure situations.

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

The Stack: Advertising Gets More Autonomous

AI-driven advertising is evolving rapidly, with significant developments in agency practices and regulatory pressures on Big Tech.

US politics

fromTruthout

More Details Emerge of Trump's Secret Use of ICE to Spy on Critics

The Trump administration is accused of using digital tools for surveillance on critics and activists, raising privacy concerns.

EU data protection

fromComputerWeekly.com

Data is a sovereignty issue. And broader than just the hyperscalers | Computer Weekly

UK technology strategy faces criticism for dependency on Big Tech and lack of clarity on digital sovereignty.

from24/7 Wall St.

Live Nasdaq Composite: Tech Earnings, Firmer GDP Buoy Sentiment but AI Capex Spooks

The Nasdaq Composite shows volatility amid mixed economic signals and strong performances from major tech companies.

Business

The $665 billion question: Will Big Tech's AI gamble pay off? | Fortune

Big Tech plans to invest $665 billion in AI this year, significantly increasing from previous spending levels.

Privacy technologies

fromZDNET

Privacy in the AI era is possible, says Proton's CEO, but one thing keeps him up at night

AI and Big Tech are compromising personal privacy, prompting increased interest in encrypted tools like those offered by Proton.

#journalism

Washington DC

Treats from White House beehive on dinner menu for King Charles and Queen Camilla

UK news

Titan submarine victims' bodies were returned as slush' in two boxes', says mother

Starmer's premiership on the ropes', says US ambassador in leaked recording

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Media industry

UK tourist who traveled to Vegas for WWE WrestleMania found dead after disappearance

Europe politics

Romania's Socialists and a hard-right party seek to topple the center-right prime minister

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

4 days ago

Charles to tell Congress that US-UK relationship is one of reconciliation & renewal'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.

Washington DC

Treats from White House beehive on dinner menu for King Charles and Queen Camilla

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Titan submarine victims' bodies were returned as slush' in two boxes', says mother

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

Starmer's premiership on the ropes', says US ambassador in leaked recording

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Media industry

UK tourist who traveled to Vegas for WWE WrestleMania found dead after disappearance

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

Europe politics

Romania's Socialists and a hard-right party seek to topple the center-right prime minister

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Online Community Development

4 days ago

Charles to tell Congress that US-UK relationship is one of reconciliation & renewal'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.

more#journalism

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

The Open Social Web Needs Section 230 to Survive

Section 230 is essential for empowering communities and challenging Big Tech's control over social media infrastructure.

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK must seize initiative on AI or be left at its mercy, Liz Kendall says

Britain must take control of AI development to avoid being dominated by US tech companies.

Media industry

fromTechCrunch

Australia forces Big Tech firms to pay for news or face a 2.25% tax | TechCrunch

Australia's government mandates Big Tech to pay for news or face a revenue levy under the News Bargaining Incentive legislation.

World politics

fromwww.aljazeera.com

5 days ago

Varoufakis on Palantir, AI warfare, and the rise of tech lordism

Palantir's manifesto promotes autonomous weapons and deep ties between big tech and government, raising concerns about ideology and power dynamics.

5 days ago

Britain is losing hybrid war with Russia and cannot cope with conflict, warns ex-aide

The UK is unprepared for major disruptions and needs a strategic response to current global threats.

Software development

I'm a Gen Z Microsoft engineer. AI doesn't always save me time, but it's still made my job easier.

Software engineering roles have evolved, with AI tools now assisting in coding and system design.

Digital life

Gen Alpha can't write emails to grandma without ChatGPT. It's time for a 'Digital Harm Tax' | Fortune

A new incentive structure, the 'Digital Harm Tax', is proposed to address the negative impacts of technology on youth.

Here's how the assisted dying Bill could still become law

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is expected to fail in Parliament, highlighting the ongoing debate over assisted dying in the UK.

fromAxios

Meta to lay off 8,000 as part of AI efficiency push

Meta's capital expenditures are rising significantly, raising investor concerns about AI spending impacting profits.

Artificial intelligence

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Big Tech is spending $226,000 a day on lobbying Congress, advocacy group finds | Fortune

Big Tech companies are significantly increasing their lobbying expenditures in Washington, particularly in response to regulatory concerns over social media and AI.

Privacy technologies