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Nvidia Puts $1.5 Billion Behind SoftBank's AI Data Center Ambitions

Nvidia is deepening its ties with SoftBank's artificial intelligence infrastructure push through a $1.5 billion investment commitment. The chipmaker will take a stake in a data center development venture backed by SoftBank, a company closely connected to the Stargate project—a joint initiative with OpenAI that aims

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Apple Revises App Tracking Transparency Prompts Following German Antitrust Ruling

Germany's Federal Cartel Office has ordered Apple to change how it presents data tracking consent prompts on iPhones and iPads, concluding that the current design gives Apple's own apps an unfair advantage over third-party developers. The App Tracking Transparency feature, which debuted with iOS 14.5

Expert Witness Used ChatGPT to Write Report Defending 3M in $61M Explosion Lawsuit

An expert witness hired to defend 3M in a major lawsuit used ChatGPT to help write their report, according to evidence from the litigation. The $61 million case stems from an explosion that resulted in three deaths. The revelation came to light through ChatGPT prompts that show how the expert

Twitch Updates Terms to Allow Creator Streams for AI Training by Default

Twitch has updated its data usage policies to enable Amazon's generative AI tools to train on content from streamers' broadcasts by default. The change, which took effect on August 12, means that creators' streams may now be utilized to improve and develop AI models without requiring

Nvidia Provides $105 Billion Guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio Data Center

Tech giant Nvidia is extending significant financial support to OpenAI's ambitious data center expansion in Ohio, with guarantees reaching up to $105 billion, according to multiple reports. The financing arrangement underscores the growing financial ties between the two companies as the demand for AI computing infrastructure continues to

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States Sue Meta Over Alleged Children's Privacy Violations, Seeking $1.4 Trillion

A coalition of U.S. states has launched a significant legal challenge against Meta, accusing the social media giant of violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). The lawsuits claim Meta knowingly designed features to foster addiction among young users while failing to adequately protect their personal

Gravis Robotics Secures $200M to Scale Autonomous Construction Technology

Gravis Robotics has secured $200 million in funding to accelerate the development and deployment of its autonomous construction technology. The company specializes in designing autonomy AI and hardware systems compatible with a wide range of excavators and other construction equipment. With this new capital, Gravis Robotics plans to scale its