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April 17, 2025
Temu and Shein warn of US price hikes from next week due to Trump tariffs
Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein have warned US customers of imminent price increases as new tariffs are set to take effect. Both companies are also reducing their US advertising spend, citing rising operating expenses due to the tariffs.
Google sued for £5bn in UK over allegations of shutting out rivals
Google faces a £5bn lawsuit in the UK, accused of anti-competitive practices that allegedly shut out rival companies. The case could have significant implications for the tech giant’s business operations in the region.
Nvidia expects to take $5.5bn hit as US tightens AI chip export rules to China
Nvidia has announced it expects a $5.5 billion revenue loss as the US government imposes stricter export controls on AI chips to China. The move is part of ongoing trade tensions and efforts to limit China’s access to advanced technology.
Spotify running again after users around world report problems
Spotify has restored service after a global outage left users unable to access the app or stream audio. The company has not disclosed the cause of the disruption but confirmed normal operations have resumed.
Chinese researchers can access half a million UK GP records
It has been revealed that Chinese researchers have access to the medical records of over 500,000 UK patients. The data sharing arrangement has raised privacy and security concerns among experts and the public.
Zuckerberg feared monopoly scrutiny and mulled Instagram split, files show
Internal files reveal that Mark Zuckerberg considered splitting off Instagram from Meta to avoid monopoly scrutiny. The documents highlight concerns over regulatory pressure on the company’s social media dominance.
Opt out: how to protect your data and privacy if you own a Tesla
A guide for Tesla owners on how to safeguard their personal data and privacy, as concerns grow over the amount of information collected by the company’s vehicles and systems.
The best espresso machines to unleash your inner barista at home, tested
A comprehensive review of the top espresso machines available in the UK, helping coffee enthusiasts find the perfect model for home brewing.
‘One minute it’s “would you like to listen to Galaxie 500?”, the next humanity’s enslaved’: can anyone escape Spotify?
Writers explore the challenges of quitting Spotify, discussing the platform’s influence on music consumption and the difficulties of escaping its ecosystem.
‘I sent AI to art school!’ The postmodern master who taught a machine to beef up his old work
Artist David Salle collaborates with AI to enhance his previous works, exploring the intersection of technology and creativity in contemporary art.
Pixel 9a review: Google’s cut-price Android winner
Google’s Pixel 9a is praised for delivering strong performance and features at a budget-friendly price, making it a standout choice among affordable Android phones.
Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: Funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera
The Nothing Phone 3a Pro stands out in the mid-range market with its unique design and a camera system that offers real optical zoom, appealing to photography enthusiasts.
iPhone 16e review: Apple’s cheapest new phone
Apple’s iPhone 16e offers the core iPhone experience at a lower price point, making it the most affordable new iPhone in the lineup.
Samsung Galaxy S25 review: The smallest top-tier Android left
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 is highlighted as the last compact flagship Android phone, offering top-tier performance in a smaller form factor.
Apple iPad Air M3 review: The premium tablet to beat
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April 17, 2025
OpenAI picks labor icon Dolores Huerta and other philanthropy advisers as it moves toward for-profit
OpenAI has named labor leader Dolores Huerta and three others to a temporary advisory board that will help guide the artificial intelligence company’s philanthropy as it attempts to shift itself into a for-profit business.
Tech shares fall after Nvidia says new US controls on exports of AI chip will cost it $5.5 billion
Nvidia warned that new U.S. export controls on AI chips will cost the company $5.5 billion in lost sales, leading to a drop in tech shares.
Irish privacy watchdog investigates Elon Musk’s X’s use of personal data to train Grok AI chatbot
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission is investigating whether X, formerly Twitter, used personal data to train its Grok AI chatbot without proper consent.
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker’s business ambitions
OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, escalating a legal battle over the company’s business direction and the future of ChatGPT.
Microsoft says it’s ‘slowing or pausing’ some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio
Microsoft announced it is slowing or pausing some AI data center projects, including a $1 billion plan in Ohio, as it reassesses its infrastructure needs.
A faster way to solve complex planning problems
MIT researchers have developed a data-driven method that eliminates redundant computations, streamlining processes like scheduling trains and routing delivery drivers.
Training LLMs to self-detoxify their language
A new method from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab helps large language models steer their responses toward safer, more ethical, and value-aligned outputs.
New method efficiently safeguards sensitive AI training data
MIT researchers have developed an approach that maintains an AI model’s accuracy while ensuring attackers can’t extract secret information from training data.
Could LLMs help design our next medicines and materials?
A new method lets users ask, in plain language, for a new molecule with certain properties and receive a detailed description of how to synthesize it.
How To Fine-Tune Your AI Prompts For A Competitive Edge At Work
Struggling with generic output from ChatGPT? Master AI prompts to generate smarter content that boosts productivity and gives you a competitive edge at work.
AI’s Human Side: Wellbeing And The Quadruple Bottom Line
The AI narrative usually fixates on efficiency. What if we use it to expand the bottom line to people, planet, profit, and purpose?
20,000 AI-Generated Songs Uploaded To Deezer Every Single Day
AI-generated music is still a minority of the 100,000-plus songs uploaded to Deezer every day, but at the current growth rate, it could soon be the vast majority.
Potential Medicaid Cuts Threaten Maternal Healthcare
A look at the impact of Medicaid cuts, a $400 million obesity bet, a study of bias in clinical AI, Amgen’s AI hire from Nike, and more.
Snowflake CEO Says AI ROI Starts With Getting The Data Right
Sridhar Ramaswamy argues the path to enterprise AI value starts not with models, but with clean, connected data.