FCC Approves $34.5 Billion Charter-Cox Merger: Promises of Broadband Expansion Face Skepticism The FCC greenlit Charter Communications' $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications, a move promising faster broadband, lower prices, and expanded rural internet access. This merger will create the la

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Xiaomi 17 Ultra hands-on: Incredible cameras, but maybe hard to get

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Hands-On: Camera Beast with Limited Availability The Xiaomi 17 Ultra arrives with a focus on high-end camera capabilities, a massive battery, and selective global availability. Partnering with Leica, Xiaomi has equipped this phone with a 1-inch 50-megapixel main sensor and a telepho

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Jack Dorsey Lays Off 4,000 Employees After Move to AI

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Mar 1, 2026

Jack Dorsey Lays Off 4,000 Employees After Move to AI

Jack Dorsey's Block Cuts 4,000 Jobs, Blames AI Jack Dorsey's Block, the parent company of Square and Cash App, is laying off nearly 40% of its workforce—approximately 4,000 employees. Dorsey attributes this drastic reduction to the company's increased reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) and it

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OpenAI strikes a deal with the Defense Department to deploy its AI models

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Mar 1, 2026

OpenAI strikes a deal with the Defense Department to deploy its AI models

OpenAI to Deploy AI Models for the Department of Defense OpenAI has reached an agreement with the Department of Defense (DoD) to integrate its AI models into the agency’s classified networks, while adhering to specific safety principles (mlq.ai)(cnbc.com). This deal surfaced shortly after the DoD s

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Bill Gates' Daughter Says Her $185M AI Startup Will Succeed on Merit

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Mar 1, 2026

Bill Gates' Daughter Says Her $185M AI Startup Will Succeed on Merit

Phoebe Gates' AI Startup Phia Raises $35 Million Phoebe Gates, daughter of Bill Gates, has secured $35 million in funding for her AI shopping extension, Phia, valuing the company at $185 million. Phia aims to help young, thrifty women find deals online. Gates emphasizes that the funding comes from

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Uber Employees Have Created an AI Clone of Its CEO

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Mar 1, 2026

Uber Employees Have Created an AI Clone of Its CEO

Uber Engineers Create "Dara AI" Clone of CEO for Meeting Prep Imagine prepping for a presentation by pitching it to an AI version of your CEO. That's the reality at Uber, where some employees have built "Dara AI," a clone of CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, to fine-tune their presentations before facing the

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This Sleek Wireless Power Bank Works Great With the iPhone

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Mar 1, 2026

This Sleek Wireless Power Bank Works Great With the iPhone

With Apple's MagSafe battery pack discontinued, a new wireless power bank from Xiaomi is stepping up to fill the void, offering iPhone users a premium charging experience. Its sleek design and strong magnetic grip make it a compelling alternative that feels like it could have come from Apple itself.

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Trump Orders Government to Drop Anthropic, Gives Pentagon Six Months

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Feb 28, 2026

Trump Orders Government to Drop Anthropic, Gives Pentagon Six Months

President Trump has ordered all federal agencies to stop using AI technology from Anthropic, escalating a dispute over AI safeguards and military use. The decision, announced via Truth Social, underscores the growing tension between tech companies setting ethical AI boundaries and government demands

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Altman Tells Staff OpenAI Is Negotiating a Pentagon Deal

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Feb 28, 2026

Altman Tells Staff OpenAI Is Negotiating a Pentagon Deal

OpenAI Reportedly Clinches Pentagon Deal After Anthropic Fallout Sam Altman's OpenAI is reportedly stepping in where Anthropic faltered, potentially securing a deal with the U.S. Department of War after Anthropic's contracts faced termination. This move highlights the complex interplay between AI c

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