Web’s Business Model Under Threat from AI Advances

Artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly impacted how people consume online information. With the rise of chatbots like ChatGPT, users are increasingly relying on automated responses instead of typing questions into search engines. Google has taken a similar approach by adding AI-generated summaries to its search results. The shift in user behavior poses a challenge to … Read more

Tesla’s Autonomous Cars Still Not Fully Self-Driving

Tesla’s driverless service involves a human safety monitor in the front passenger seat to intervene if an error occurs. Critics argue that Tesla is behind competitors like Waymo and Zoox, which claim to offer fully self-driving rides with no human supervisor. Expert Missy Cummings says Tesla’s technology is still in its early stages, “If learning … Read more

Gunn Opens Up About Henry Cavill’s DC Exit

Director James Gunn has spoken out about letting Henry Cavill leave the DC Universe (DCU) after his deal to take over the studio closed. During a recent appearance on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Gunn explained that it was already planned for him to helm a new Superman film with a different actor when he … Read more

Katy Perry’s Concert Takes Scary Turn as Butterfly Prop Malfunctions

Pop star Katy Perry’s performance in San Francisco took a shocking turn on Friday night when a massive butterfly prop malfunctioned, causing her to cling to it as it continued moving above the crowd. Despite the scare, Perry kept her composure and continued singing, but not before expressing visible panic. The incident occurred during a … Read more

Tariffs Bite: Economic Data Shows Trade Wars Are Taking Toll

US trade policies are starting to show their impact on the economy. Following Tuesday’s inflation data, which indicated that prices of goods vulnerable to tariffs such as clothing and furniture are rising, more signs have emerged that the tax on imports is affecting businesses. Data from the European Union and Switzerland shows exports from those … Read more

AI Shifts from Chatbots to Browser-Based Assistants

The modern AI boom has led people to associate it with chatbots like ChatGPT. However, a new trend suggests that web browsers are where the next phase of AI development is taking shape. Chatbots currently lack access to users’ online lives, but this could change with browser-based assistants. A browser’s context, including email and bank … Read more

Polish Programmer Wins World Coding Championship Against AI

Przemysław “Psyho” Dębiak, a 42-year-old programmer from Poland, has made history by defeating OpenAI’s custom AI model at the AtCoder World Tour Finals (AWTF) 2025. The contest, considered one of the most prestigious coding tournaments in the world, invited 12 top-ranked human programmers and an AI competitor to tackle its challenging problems. Dębiak edged out … Read more

American Express Posts Record Revenue Amid Affluent Americans’ Spending Surge

American Express released its second-quarter 2025 results, showcasing record-breaking earnings and a surge in spending among affluent Americans. The company reported $17.9 billion in quarterly revenue, up 9% year-over-year, driven by total Card Member spending that increased 7% to a new high of $416.3 billion. The business model skewed towards premium customers renders these numbers … Read more