Author: Able Jam
Sam Altman wants to give Trump administration 5% stake in OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly discussed giving the US government 5% stake in the company. This move of the AI giant is part of the early talks with the Trump administration and is aimed at easing political tensions and shared the upside of AI growth with the public. The report further adds that Altman
Apple AI Security Updates
On Monday, Apple released iOS 26.5.2, iPadOS 26.5.2, and macOS 26.5.2 — updates packed with security fixes and no new features. Under Apple’s usual rhythm, these patches would have ridden along with the next big release, iOS 26.6, expected in July. Instead, Apple pulled them forward and shipped them to all users at once.Apple just
TikTok planned layoffs in Dublin
Social media company TikTok could cut as many as 300 jobs from its Irish workforce as part of a restructuring at the Irish headquarters. The company said the proposed restructuring would allow TikTok to shift internal resources away from legacy frontline tasks and toward higher-skilled, specialised positions.The precise number of jobs that will be lost
UN warns of Global inequalities that may arise due to AI
A new United Nations report has raised concerns that artificial intelligence could exacerbate global inequality unless countries adopt a shared framework for its responsible development, as AI adoption and investment remain uneven across the world.Countries that rely on foreign AI models, cloud infrastructure and data pipelines may gain access to the technology while losing practical
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernames
WhatsApp’s upcoming shift from phone numbers to usernames has triggered concerns over user privacy, impersonation and deeper integration with parent Meta’s broader advertising ecosystem across Facebook and Instagram. WhatsApp told ET that such fears were overblown. The feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing
Mark Zuckerberg says AI could create more jobs
Just days after Meta issued layoff notices to around 8,000 employees, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has argued that concerns over artificial intelligence replacing large numbers of workers may be exaggerated. Instead of viewing AI as a force that will inevitably eliminate jobs, Zuckerberg believes the technology could ultimately create more employment opportunities if businesses use it
US lifts restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable
The US government has rolled back export restrictions imposed on Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos artificial intelligence models, marking a significant reversal less than three weeks after the company was directed to halt access to its most advanced systems over national security concerns. The decision comes as Washington continues to tighten scrutiny of cutting-edge AI technologies,
Google Told Meta ‘No’ on Gemini
Google just told one of the world’s biggest tech companies it couldn’t have what it was willing to pay for.Around March 2026, Google told Meta it couldn’t fully meet the Gemini computing capacity Meta had sought to buy. Meta’s demand was significantly higher than most clients. The restrictions disrupted several of Meta’s internal AI projects.
California partners with Claude AI
California has entered into a new partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic that will make its Claude AI assistant available to state agencies, Gov.Claude will be the first AI productivity tool available to all state agencies through the California Department of Technology’s new Statewide Information Technology Shared Services portal. The deal with California comes as
Apple speeds up software updates in response to AI threats
Apple said it is pushing forward a series of software updates that would previously have been bundled with a new version of its iOS operating system, making them available earlier than in previous cycles in response to AI-driven security concerns.The ompany is adapting to the reality that, given the ability of artificial intelligence to speed