Month: December 2025
YouTube Takes Down Fake AI Trailer Channels
YouTube has removed Screen Culture and KH Studio, two channels that used generative AI to create fake trailers. Both channels now return a “page isn’t available” message. According to Deadline, these channels collectively had over 1 billion views and 2 million subscribers. They used copyrighted characters and story settings to create fake trailers for highly
OpenAI is reportedly trying to raise $100B
OpenAI is in talks to raise up to $100 billion in a funding round that could value the ChatGPT maker at up to $830 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing anonymous sources.The funding would come as OpenAI commits to spend trillions of dollars and strikes deals around the world as the company tries
Government request to suspend Chinese fast-fashion platform Shein in France rejected
A Paris court on Friday rejected a government request to suspend Chinese fast-fashion platform Shein in France after authorities found illegal weapons and child-like sex dolls for sale on the fast-fashion giant’s website. Shein welcomed the decision, saying it remains committed to strengthening its control processes in cooperation with French authorities.The controversy dates to early
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker in the Mediterranean Sea
The attack, carried out over 1,240 miles from Ukrainian territory, represents a dramatic expansion of Kyiv’s push to target Russia’s vast energy sector, a key source of revenue fueling its war machine. Ukraine had previously limited its attacks to land-based targets, such as oil refineries and port infrastructure. In recent weeks, though, it has begun
Are Oracle’s Earnings a Sign of Trouble
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have yielded fantastic results for investors in recent years. Since the start of 2023, the Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF has risen by around 150%. During that stretch, the S&P 500 has climbed by a more modest rate of 78% (returns as of Dec. 15). But when stocks rise
Tata iPhones’ Ambitions
Tata Group is quietly turning itself into one of Apple’s most important manufacturing partners outside China — and is committing serious capital to make electronics and semiconductors the backbone of India’s next industrial cycle.The company has also doubled its authorised share capital to Rs 20,000 crore, a strong signal that more capital injections are likely.
Amazon’s new Alexa+ doorbells features
Amazon is adding a new feature to Alexa+ that adds a conversational AI to Ring doorbells, letting users manage deliveries, turn down sales folks, and let family or friends leave a message when they are not around.The feature adds settings that let you specify where delivery people can leave packages, and direct them towards water
London police arrests intifada grou members
The term “intifada” is used to describe two major Palestinian uprisings against Israeli policy in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the first beginning in 1987 and the second beginning in 2000. During the recent conflict in Gaza, the slogan “globalize the intifada” has been widely used by pro-Palestinian protesters around the world. Police in
Thailand launches International Scammers conference
Thailand on Thursday helped launch a global effort to fight the spread of online scams that include criminal enterprises based largely in Southeast Asia estimated to bilk billions of dollars annually from victims around the world.The partnership agreement signed by conference participants Thailand, Bangladesh, Nepal, Peru and the United Arab Emirates will include political commitment,
Polymarket and Kalshi lead prediction markets in two years
Prediction markets have been racking up big numbers for the past 2 years, with their monthly notional volume on platforms soaring from under $100 million to over $13 billion, a staggering 130-fold increase. Since early 2024, prediction markets have seen dramatic expansion in total volume and number of participants. Transactions surged by 180 times from