The Senate Judiciary Committee has summoned the CEOs of major social media companies to testify. Meta, Alphabet, TikTok, and Snap leaders will appear before the committee amid rising scrutiny and legal pressures to safeguard young users. The hearing seeks to address the profound impact of social media on children and teens. Sacha Haworth from The […]
Alaska’s Internet Dilemma Alaskan companies receive billions in public telecom subsidies. Despite this, the state ranks last in internet speed. Some funds support sparsely populated regions where demand is low. The situation creates questions about the use of federal money meant to improve connectivity. Government Subsidies and Their Impact The federal government grants subsidies to […]
Arrival and Initial Concerns The Trump Phone, launched by Trump Mobile, arrives amid dissatisfaction due to manufacturing location, design, and features. Originally pitched as an ‘America First’ product, the phone was set to be easily affordable at $499 compared to Apple iPhones, becoming a patriotic alternative supposedly made in the U.S. The phone faced delays […]
The Instant air fryer, made by the same company as the well-known Instant Pot, is not designed to cook food instantly. Instead, it offers reliable quality and is easy to use. An Instant Pot air fryer cooks food with a crispy exterior, offering a versatile appliance suitable for various cooking needs. Choosing an Instant Air […]
Editor’s note: AI Impact is Newsweek’s weekly newsletter exploring how business leaders are extracting value through artificial intelligence. Core Intelligence: AI and Enterprise Budgets AI is presenting a challenging question for enterprise technology budgets: what to cut to make room for new advancements? Many organizations are boosting technology spending, yet it’s often insufficient to cover […]
Meta’s recent layoffs are shedding light on the financial challenges within the AI sector. As the company boosts its AI investments, the financial impact is becoming evident, particularly among major tech firms. This restructuring is part of a broader trend among technology companies. Increasing infrastructure expenses are influencing the industry’s financial landscape and shifting investor […]
Commencement events across the U.S. witnessed unexpected disruptions related to discussions about artificial intelligence. Real estate executive Gloria Caulfield and Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta were booed during their graduation speeches at University of Central Florida and Middle Tennessee State University respectively, after commenting on AI’s impact. During Glendale Community College’s graduation ceremony, a […]
A SpaceX rocket is set to attempt another liftoff at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on September 9, 2024. The Elon Musk-led company is gearing up to go public, aiming for the largest stock market listing in history. SpaceX’s filing reveals intentions for what could be the largest initial public offering (IPO) […]
At LlamaCon 2025, an AI developer conference in Menlo Park, California, Meta unveiled a major reorganization on April 29, 2025. This restructuring, announced through an internal memo last month, aims to reduce the workforce while enhancing focus on artificial intelligence. The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp plans to lay off approximately 10% of […]
Kars4Kids advertisements, like the well-known TV spot on a bright pink set, feature children singing a catchy tune that turns the charity’s phone number into a memorable jingle. However, these ads fail to disclose that most proceeds go to a specific Jewish nonprofit supporting young adults. The jingle has been a fixture in many Americans’ […]