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Top 30 Trending AI & Technology News – May 3, 2025


Top 30 Trending AI & Technology News
May 3, 2025

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Amazon posts solid first quarter earnings growth, but outlook is tempered by tariff uncertainty

By AP News | May 1, 2025

Amazon posted higher first-quarter profit and sales that beat analysts’ projections, underscoring the online behemoth’s hold on shoppers looking for low prices and a wide selection in an uncertain economy.

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Mark Zuckerberg at LlamaCon

Meta’s first quarter earnings, revenue beat Wall Street’s expectations

By AP News | April 30, 2025

Meta reported first quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed Wall Street expectations, reflecting strong performance in its AI and social media businesses.

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Conservative activist Robby Starbuck sues Meta over AI responses about him

By AP News | April 30, 2025

Robby Starbuck, a conservative activist, has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that the company’s AI-generated responses about him were defamatory.

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Visa wants to give artificial intelligence ‘agents’ your credit card

By AP News | April 30, 2025

Visa is exploring the use of AI agents to handle credit card transactions, aiming to streamline payments and enhance security for consumers.

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Google health query

What’s that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help

By AP News | April 30, 2025

As more people turn to Google for medical advice, experts warn about the risks of relying on AI-generated health information without consulting professionals.

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Zuckerberg and Nadella

Meta launches AI app, Zuckerberg chats with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at developer conference

By AP News | April 29, 2025

Meta Platforms has launched a standalone AI app with a social media component, aiming to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and differentiate itself in the AI field.

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Melania Trump

Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes and ‘revenge porn,’ passes. What is it?

By AP News | April 29, 2025

The Take It Down Act, aimed at combating nonconsensual deepfakes and revenge porn, has passed, introducing new legal protections and penalties for offenders.

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Pikesville High School

Former school athletic director gets 4 months in jail in racist AI deepfake case

By AP News | April 29, 2025

A former school athletic director has been sentenced to four months in jail after being found guilty in a case involving a racist AI-generated deepfake recording.

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Ellis Monk

Tech industry tried reducing AI’s pervasive bias. Now Trump wants to end its ‘woke AI’ efforts

By AP News | April 27, 2025

Efforts to reduce bias in AI systems are facing political pushback, with new proposals to end so-called ‘woke AI’ initiatives in the tech industry.

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MIT AI model

Novel AI model inspired by neural dynamics from the brain

By MIT News | May 2, 2025

A new type of “state-space model” leverages principles of harmonic oscillators, drawing inspiration from brain neural dynamics to improve AI performance.

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AI in medicine

Making AI models more trustworthy for high-stakes settings

By MIT News | May 1, 2025

A new method helps convey uncertainty more precisely, giving researchers and medical clinicians better information to make critical decisions using AI.

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MIT Portugal

The MIT-Portugal Program enters Phase 4

By MIT News | April 30, 2025

The new phase of the MIT-Portugal Program will support continued exploration of ideas and solutions in AI, nanotech, and climate, with a focus on educational exchanges and entrepreneurship.

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Alexander Htet Kyaw

Merging design and computer science in creative ways

By MIT News | April 28, 2025

MAD Fellow Alexander Htet Kyaw connects humans, machines, and the physical world using AI and augmented reality, merging design and computer science.

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    Greyscale and prune your algorithm: ‘digital nutritionist’ offers advice on cutting down screen time

    By Kaitlyn Regehr | May 3, 2025

    Kaitlyn Regehr

    Kaitlyn Regehr, a ‘digital nutritionist’, suggests that parents concerned about their children’s screen time should first examine their own device usage. She offers practical advice such as switching devices to greyscale and curating social media algorithms to reduce digital consumption.

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    Elon Musk’s company town: SpaceX employees to vote on ‘Starbase’

    By Not specified | May 3, 2025

    The SpaceX facility in Boca Chica, Texas.

    SpaceX employees are set to vote on the creation of ‘Starbase’, a company town in Texas. The move raises questions about corporate influence and the future of employee living arrangements in tech-driven communities.

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    US asks judge to break up Google’s ad tech business after requesting Chrome sale

    By Not specified | May 2, 2025

    Google logo

    The US government has asked a judge to break up Google’s advertising technology business, following a previous request for the company to sell its Chrome browser. The case highlights ongoing antitrust scrutiny of major tech firms.

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    Grand Theft Auto VI delayed until May 2026

    By Not specified | May 2, 2025

    Grand Theft Auto VI delayed

    Rockstar Games has announced that the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI will be delayed until May 2026, citing the need for additional development time to meet quality expectations.

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    TikTok fined €530m by Irish regulator for failing to guarantee China would not access user data

    By Not specified | May 2, 2025

    TikTok logo

    The Irish data protection regulator has fined TikTok €530 million for failing to ensure that user data would not be accessible by the Chinese state, raising concerns about privacy and data security.

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    Apple quarterly earnings beat Wall Street expectations amid Trump trade policy chaos

    By Not specified | May 1, 2025

    Apple store

    Apple has reported quarterly earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations, despite ongoing uncertainty caused by US trade policy under the Trump administration.

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    Amazon reports better-than-expected earnings despite tumult of Trump tariffs

    By Not specified | May 1, 2025

    Amazon has posted earnings that exceeded analyst forecasts, demonstrating resilience in the face of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

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    ‘No one knew what to do’: power cuts bring chaos, connection and revaluation of digital dependency

    By Not specified | April 30, 2025

    Power cuts in Spain

    Recent power cuts in Spain have led to widespread disruption, prompting people to reconsider their reliance on digital technology and the importance of offline connections.

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    Sage Bambino Plus coffee machine review: the perfect espresso machine for beginners

    By Not specified | April 29, 2025

    Sage Bambino Plus coffee machine

    The Sage Bambino Plus is reviewed as an ideal espresso machine for beginners, offering ease of use and high-quality coffee at home.

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    Europe must boost space investment to secure autonomy from US, says ESA boss

    By Not specified | April 28, 2025

    Josef Aschbacher

    The head of the European Space Agency has called for increased investment in space to ensure Europe’s autonomy and reduce reliance on US technology and infrastructure.

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    My life’s a mess. Will turning it into a game make everything better?

    By Not specified | April 27, 2025

    Self-care apps

    Exploring whether gamifying daily routines and self-care can help people manage their lives more effectively, with insights from users and experts.

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    Pixel 9a review: Google’s cut-price Android winner

    By Not specified | April 15, 2025

    Google Pixel 9a

    The Google Pixel 9a is praised for delivering strong performance and features at a budget-friendly price, making it a standout in the mid-range Android market.

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    Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: Funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera

    By Not specified | March 17, 2025

    Nothing Phone 3a Pro

    The Nothing Phone 3a Pro stands out for its unique design and impressive zoom camera, offering a fresh alternative in the competitive mid-range smartphone segment.

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    iPhone 16e review: Apple’s cheapest new phone

    By Not specified | March 11, 2025

    Apple iPhone 16e

    Apple’s iPhone 16e is reviewed as the most affordable new iPhone, balancing essential features and performance for budget-conscious consumers.

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    Samsung Galaxy S25 review: The smallest top-tier Android left

    By Not specified | February 21, 2025

    Samsung Galaxy S25

    The Samsung Galaxy S25 is highlighted as the last compact flagship Android phone, offering top-tier specs in a smaller form factor.

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    Sky Glass gen 2 review: The smart streaming TV levels up

    By Not specified | May 1, 2025

    Sky Glass Gen 2

    The second generation of Sky Glass smart TVs brings improved picture and sound quality, enhancing the streaming experience for users.

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    Apple iPad Air M3 review: The premium tablet to beat

    By Not specified | April 17, 2025

    Apple iPad Air M3

    Apple’s iPad Air M3 is reviewed as the leading premium tablet, offering top performance and features for both productivity and entertainment.

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