Technology

Media & Entertainment

Disney Licenses Play Dates for Mickey Mouse, ChatGPT in $1B OpenAI Deal

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Some user-generated Sora videos will also make their way onto Disney+, and ChatGPT will become available to Disney employees.

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Social Media

Aussie Ban on Teen Social Media Use Is Trending. Will It Go Viral?

Social media companies stand to lose billions in ad revenue if teens around the world are kicked off the platforms.

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Artificial Intelligence

Investors Brace for Revelations in New AI Bellwether Oracle’s Latest Report

Deals with Meta, Nvidia and Softbank underscore concerns that Oracle is overexposed to a possible AI bubble.

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Electric Vehicles

Investors Throw Side-Eye at Tesla’s Optimus-tic $1.4T Market Cap

Morgan Stanley cut its rating of Tesla for the first time in two years on Monday to “equal weight,” which is equivalent to a hold.

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Artificial Intelligence

When AI Hallucinations Amount to Defamation, Who’s Liable?

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A handful of high-profile defamation-by-AI-chatbot allegations against big tech firms are already stacking up.

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Big Tech

Can Samsung’s TriFold Steal Thunder from Apple’s Next-Gen Mystery Phone?

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Shoppers in the US will be able to buy the new foldable during the first quarter of 2026, though the pricing hasn’t been shared yet.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Struggles to Regain Lost Ground after Rapid Slide

Slumping Bitcoin has held above the key $80,000 threshold that would put many investors underwater, but the test of its resilience isn’t over.

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Industries

Defense Darling Anduril Grapples with Military Tech Glitches

Anduril was last valued at $30 billion in June, when its $2.5 billion fundraising round was oversubscribed eight times.

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Media & Entertainment

Indie Games Power Up as Big-Budget Rivals Sacrifice Creativity to Profit

The success of indie titles may help video game makers rely less on blockbusters and widen creative license, creating a 1UP for players.

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Big Tech

Can Google Conquer Its Nvidia Dependency?

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Gemini was trained on Google’s in-house chips, which look like a cheaper and more efficient alternative to Nvidia’s cutting-edge products.

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