One of Microsoft’s top AI bosses is concerned that the tech is fueling a massive wave of “AI psychosis.” Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman told British newspaper The Telegraph that “to many people,” talking to a chatbot is a “highly compelling and very real interaction.” “Concerns around ‘AI psychosis,’ attachment and mental health are already… Continue reading Top Microsoft AI Boss Concerned AI Causing Psychosis in Otherwise Healthy People
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Wall Street Appears to Be Having Serious Doubts About AI
The amount of cash backing artificial intelligence right now is so high that it’s almost meaningless to the average person. There are now almost 500 AI unicorns — companies valued at over $1 billion — worth a total of roughly $2.7 trillion, enough to do some serious damage to the economy if things don’t go… Continue reading Wall Street Appears to Be Having Serious Doubts About AI
Trump Is Betting Big on Intel. Will the Chips Fall His Way?
The US government is aiming to take an equity stake in Intel in exchange for grants the company was already committed to receive under the Biden era CHIPS Act, according to comments US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick made in an interview with CNBC. The move is part of the government’s efforts to boost US chip… Continue reading Trump Is Betting Big on Intel. Will the Chips Fall His Way?
Africa Is Buying a Record Number of Chinese Solar Panels
While overall sales to African countries are still small compared to these traditional export markets, the Global South appears to be at a turning point in how it thinks about energy. For decades, energy-starved countries largely had one default option when they wanted to add new power supply: import coal and gas. Now, for the… Continue reading Africa Is Buying a Record Number of Chinese Solar Panels
Nuro Raises $203M in Series E Funding
Nuro, a Mountain View, CA-based autonomous driving technology company, raised $203M in Series E funding, at $6 Billion valuation. Backers included Uber, returning investor Baillie Gifford, and new investors Icehouse Ventures, Kindred Ventures, NVIDIA, and Pledge Ventures. The company intends to sue the funds to accelerate the development of its technology and the growth of… Continue reading Nuro Raises $203M in Series E Funding
How Google’s new Pixel 10 compares to the last-gen Pixel 9
Google Pixel The Pixel 10 and Pixel 9 look nearly identical, but there are some important differences. The Pixel 10 and Pixel 9 look nearly identical, but there are some important differences. by Brandon Russell Aug 21, 2025, 5:13 PM UTC Brandon Russell is a commerce writer covering deals and buying guides. Previously, he was… Continue reading How Google’s new Pixel 10 compares to the last-gen Pixel 9
Nvidia is latest investor to back AV startup Nuro in $203M funding round
Nvidia is among a group of new investors to back Nuro — which develops self-driving software for delivery and ride-hailing services — in a funding round that has reached $203 million. The Silicon Valley startup announced Thursday that several investors, including existing backer Baillie Gifford, added another $97 million to its Series E round. New… Continue reading Nvidia is latest investor to back AV startup Nuro in $203M funding round
Every Pixel device announced at Made by Google yesterday: 10 Pro Fold, Watch, Buds, more
Kerry Wan/ZDNET Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. It’s that time of the year again. No, not Apple’s product launch — that’s next month. I’m talking about Made by Google 2025. The tech giant held its annual event yesterday, where it showed off… Continue reading Every Pixel device announced at Made by Google yesterday: 10 Pro Fold, Watch, Buds, more
Tesla is dragging its feet in reporting FSD and Autopilot crashes to the government
Transportation Regulators are probing whether the automaker is doing everything that’s required in reporting Level 2 driving crashes. Regulators are probing whether the automaker is doing everything that’s required in reporting Level 2 driving crashes. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 21, 2025, 4:06 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of… Continue reading Tesla is dragging its feet in reporting FSD and Autopilot crashes to the government
HoverAir’s new floating Aqua drone can take off and land on water
The drone is completely waterproof and tracks you using a new wireless transmitter worn on your arm. The drone is completely waterproof and tracks you using a new wireless transmitter worn on your arm. by Andrew Liszewski Aug 21, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the… Continue reading HoverAir’s new floating Aqua drone can take off and land on water