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Author Archives: Techme101
Autumn Budget 2025: UK gambling firms brace themselves for sharp tax rises – what to expect
The UK government is preparing a sweeping overhaul of gambling taxes in its Autumn Budget 2025, which could shake up one of the country’s most profitable yet controversial industries. Chancellor Rachael Reeves has been steadily increasing pressure on gambling operators, … Continue reading
High school’s AI security system confuses Doritos bag for a possible firearm
A high school student in Baltimore County, Maryland was reportedly handcuffed and searched after an AI security system flagged his bag of chips as a possible firearm.
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OpenAI reportedly developing new generative music tool
OpenAI is working on a new tool that would generate music based on text and audio prompts, according to a report in The Information. Such a tool could be used to add music to existing videos, or to add guitar … Continue reading
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Week in review: Stocks hit records on inflation data, earnings — plus, we started a new name
The S&P 500 on Friday peaked above 6,800 for the first time ever before closing just below that level.
Who are AI browsers for?
OpenAI launched an AI-powered browser this week, but it feels like it offers a slight efficiency gain at best.
TikTok robot star Rizzbot gave me the middle finger
About a week ago, I woke to a dizzying DM on Instagram — Rizzbot flipping me off. This sent me down a rabbit hole about humanoids in society.
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India, the market BlaBlaCar once walked away from, is now its biggest
BlaBlaCar is seeing rapid growth in India, with 20 million passengers expected this year — up 50% from last year.
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AI spending is boosting the economy, but many businesses are in survival mode
As AI lifts the economy and stock market, businesses in retail, travel and construction are struggling with high costs and a downbeat consumer.
The glaring security risks with AI browser agents
New AI browsers from OpenAI and Perplexity promise to increase user productivity, but they also come with increased security risks.
Musk’s ad chief at X departs after just 10 months
The revolving door reportedly reflects deeper tensions.