Microsoft Earnings Report: AI Spending Slows as Profit Increases 18%
The tech giant’s revenue also grew 13%, topping Wall Street’s expectations.
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Tesla Chair Denies That Board Sought to Replace Elon Musk
Robyn Denholm, who leads Tesla’s board, said on social media that board members were “highly confident” in Mr. Musk, the company’s chief executive.
At a Dubai Conference, Trump’s Conflicts Take Center Stage
A deal for a state-backed Emirati firm to use a Trump-affiliated digital coin was announced in a panel that included the president’s son and his business partner, who promised, “This is only the beginning.”
Apple’s Quarterly Earnings Tops Wall Street Expectations With $24.78 Billion Profit
Tim Cook, the company’s C.E.O., said he expected $900 million in extra costs this quarter because of President Trump’s tariffs.
Voters Approve Incorporation of SpaceX Hub as Starbase, Texas
A South Texas community, mostly made up of SpaceX employees, voted 212 to 6 in favor of establishing a new city called Starbase.
Sam Altman’s Start-Up Launches Eye-Scanning Crypto Orbs in the U.S.
World, a start-up backed by Sam Altman, has launched in the United States with the goal of verifying your humanity.
How Misinformation and Partisan ‘New Media’ Changed a California Town
Residents of Oakdale, Calif., have abandoned traditional media outlets for a mishmash of online sources. These days, they’re often not sure what information to trust.
The Dangers of A.I. Flattery + Kevin Meets the Orb + Group Chat Chat
“A.I.s are getting more persuasive and they are learning how to manipulate human behavior.”
Google Plans to Roll Out Gemini A.I. Chatbot to Children Under 13
The tech giant said it would make its Gemini chatbot available to children next week, and warned families in an email about the changes.
