AI Use in Creative Process Doesn’t Undermine Copyright Rights

The US Copyright Office has declared that using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the creative process does not undermine copyright rights. The announcement is seen as a significant development for the film and television industry, which has been grappling with the use of AI-generated content. In a 41-page report, the office reiterated that … Read more

IBM Touts AI Success with Open-Source Models Amid Strong Q4 Earnings

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna celebrated strong quarterly earnings and a surging stock price by highlighting his company’s open-source AI model, DeepSeek, as a key driver of success. The company’s earnings report showed revenue growth of 1% year-over-year to $17.6 billion, with software revenue increasing 10%. IBM attributed the growth to robust demand for its generative … Read more

Big Tech Execs Stand by AI Spending Plans Amid Competition from Chinese Start-up DeepSeek

Tech giants Microsoft and Meta have reaffirmed their aggressive spending plans on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, despite concerns over the competitiveness of a new Chinese start-up called DeepSeek. The companies, which are expected to invest nearly $150 billion in AI-related projects this year, posted healthy growth in their AI businesses in the last three months … Read more

Stocks Rise Amid Mixed Earnings Reports from Tech Giants

Tech giants Tesla, Meta, and Microsoft edged higher in recent trading, despite mixed earnings reports. Nvidia, an AI stock, fell another 2% due to its decline following the launch of a new AI model. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 240 points or 0.54%, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also gaining 0.18% and 0.53%, … Read more

Wiz Research Exposes DeepSeek’s Sensitive Data Leak Through Publicly Accessible Database

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup behind the groundbreaking DeepSeek-R1 reasoning model, has been rocked by a sensitive data leak exposed through a publicly accessible database. Wiz Research has identified a vulnerable ClickHouse database linked to DeepSeek, which allowed full control over operations and access to internal data. The exposure includes over 1 million lines of … Read more

Dormant Volcanoes Hold Large Magma Bodies, Challenging Long-Standing Beliefs

Scientists have long believed that active volcanoes expel large magma bodies during eruptions and then dissipate as they become dormant. However, a new study published in Nature Geoscience challenges this notion. Researchers from Cornell University used seismic waves to identify large magma chambers beneath six volcanoes in the Cascade Range, including half of the US … Read more

Elon Musk Pledges Robotaxi Service by 2025 Amid Q4 Earnings Disappointment

Tesla’s fourth-quarter earnings revealed a grim picture for the automaker, with lower-than-expected revenue, decreased deliveries, and a significant portion of its $19.8 billion in revenue coming from selling emissions credits. However, despite this, Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s promises to investors have sparked optimism. Musk claimed that 2025 will be a year of growth, with more … Read more

Hello Kitty Island Adventure Review: A Charming but Flawed Life Sim

Hello Kitty Island Adventure, now available on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC, has finally arrived after its exclusive debut as an Apple Arcade game. While it may not translate perfectly to console and PC platforms, this charming life sim is a must-play for Sanrio fans and those who enjoy cozy games. The game’s mobile-first design … Read more

Nothing Announces March 4 Launch for “Phone (3a) Series”

Nothing Phone (3a) series will launch on March 4, ending speculation about the phone’s budget or flagship status. The “series” implies that more than one device is launching simultaneously, potentially including Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Plus. A teaser video hints at a similar design to Phone (2a), with a centered camera module surrounded by … Read more