Voi CEO says he’s open to acquiring Bolt’s micromobility business

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Techme101

Frederik Hjelm, CEO of shared micromobility startup Voi, said he sees a path to acquiring the scooter and bike operations of Bolt, the European mobility super-app best known for ride-hailing.

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OpenAI drops Scale AI as a data provider following Meta deal

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI says it’s cutting ties with Scale AI following its deal with Meta, raising questions about the data provider’s business.

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A glitch is turning Threads into a literal echo chamber

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Techme101

A Threads glitch is making it look like everyone on your feed is saying the same thing.

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xAI is facing a lawsuit for operating over 400 MW of gas turbines without permits

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Techme101

The Colossus data center was allegedly operating as many as 35 gas turbines without pollution controls in a region that already had poor air quality.

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This AI Model Never Stops Learning

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Techme101

Scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have devised a way for large language models to keep learning on the fly—a step toward building AI that continually improves itself.

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Shares of Coinbase, Circle surge after stablecoin bill passes Senate

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Techme101

Coinbase and Circle rallied on Wednesday after the Senate passed the GENIUS Act, a bill that would legitimize U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins under federal law.

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OpenAI is winding down its work with Scale AI, whose founder is joining Meta

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Techme101

OpenAI has been winding down its work with Scale AI over the last year, according to a spokesperson.

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Waymo cars are coming to New York, but with a driver behind the wheel

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Techme101

Waymo says it will push for a change in state law to allow autonomous vehicles to operate in New York City.

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Waymo has set its robotaxi sights on NYC

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Techme101

Waymo said it’s working on a return to New York City and its first step it applying for a permit.

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Amazon’s Zoox opens its first major robotaxi production facility

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Techme101

Zoox says the facility will eventually be able to pump out 10,000 robotaxis per year.

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