YouTubers sue Snap for alleged copyright infringement in training its AI models

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Techme101

The YouTubers claim Snap, like others, used AI datasets meant for research and academic use to train its AI models.

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Tech’s top CEOs mum after ICE killings, while leaders like Reid Hoffman, Yann LeCun speak out

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Techme101

While a few leaders have voiced outrage, the tech sector has stayed widely silent after the second fatal shooting by Federal agents in Minneapolis this month.

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2 takeaways from Nvidia CEO’s CNBC interview — and Jim Cramer’s advice on the stock

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Techme101

CEO Jensen Huang explains the “five-layer cake” of the AI buildout and how CoreWeave fits in. He also talks about China.

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Social network UpScrolled sees surge in downloads following TikTok’s US takeover

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Techme101

UpScrolled’s TikTok alternative is climbing up the App Store’s top charts.

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Rad Power Bikes reaches deal to sell itself for $13.2 million

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Techme101

A company called Life Electric Vehicle Holdings has emerged as the top bidder for Rad Power’s assets. It’s not clear what the company plans to do with them, though.

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AI startup CVector raises $5M for its industrial ‘nervous system’

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Techme101

Industrial AI startup CVector built a brain and nervous system for big industry. Now, founders Richard Zhang and Tyler Ruggles are tasked with a bigger challenge: showing customers and investors how this AI-powered software layer translates to real savings on an industrial scale.  The New York-based startup has had some success following its pre-seed funding […]

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AI spending wasn’t the biggest engine of U.S. economic growth in 2025, despite popular assumptions

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Techme101

The GDP value of AI is smaller than it might appear given that a lot of high-tech equipment is imported, according to a recent MRB Partners report.

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Zoom’s ‘hidden gem’ investment in Anthropic could be worth $2 billion to $4 billion, analysts say

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Techme101

Anthropic revealed that Zoom Ventures had invested in the AI startup in May 2023.

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Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Techme101

The claimants say Google Assistant recorded private conversations without their knowledge.

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6 iPhone Shortcuts That Quietly Save You Time Each Day

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Techme101

Six built-in iPhone shortcuts that automate daily tasks, cut friction, and quietly give you back time without changing how you use your phone.
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