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Amazon layoffs

Amazon Layoffs Claim 16,000 Jobs Following “Project Dawn” Leak

A massive reduction is sweeping through the tech sector as Amazon confirms the termination of ...

  • 28 January 2026
  • Business
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The $2 Billion Pivot: Meta Bets Big on AI Subscriptions to Diversify Revenue

Meta is preparing to upend its decades-old business model by introducing a new layer of ...

  • 28 January 2026
  • News
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EU Probes X Over Grok AI Deepfake Scandal

The European Union has officially opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, ...

  • 26 January 2026
  • Artificial Intelligence
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Elon Musk vs. Michael O’Leary: Tech Mogul Eyes Ryanair Buyout

The ongoing public spat between tech mogul Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has ...

  • 21 January 2026
  • News
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The Free Ride Ends: OpenAI to Launch Ads on ChatGPT for Non-Paying Users

The era of completely interruption-free AI for everyone is officially coming to a close. OpenAI ...

  • 16 January 2026
  • News
Australia social media ban 2026

Australia Social Media Ban 2026: 4.7m Accounts Deleted

Australia has witnessed a massive digital purge following the activation of its strict new internet ...

  • 15 January 2026
  • News
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Energy & Infrastructure Overtake Big Tech in AI Race — BlackRock

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, remains optimistic about the long-term potential of Artificial Intelligence ...

  • 13 January 2026
  • Artificial Intelligence
Grok AI

Grok AI Misuse: Ofcom Investigates X for Illegal Content

The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has officially opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media ...

  • 12 January 2026
  • Artificial Intelligence
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World First: Malaysia and Indonesia Block Elon Musk’s Grok AI

In a historic move for digital regulation, the governments of Malaysia and Indonesia officially suspended ...

  • 12 January 2026
  • Artificial Intelligence
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Chinese AI & Chip Firms Raise $1.19B in Hong Kong Debut

On Thursday, January 8, 2026, three Chinese technology companies successfully launched their initial public offerings ...

  • 8 January 2026
  • Artificial Intelligence
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