AI Briefing Room

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for thursday, july 3rd. dive into key tech updates:

• meta's new subscription service: meta platforms plans to launch a new subscription service for facebook and instagram as ad sales decline. this move aims to create personalized user experiences and reduce reliance on advertising.
• rivian and amazon partnership: rivian secures a major deal with amazon to provide 100,000 custom ...

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for wednesday, july 2nd. here's what's on the docket:

• figma's ipo plans: gearing up to raise $1.5 billion, the design company reveals 48% revenue growth in 2024 despite past challenges, focusing on ai to stay competitive.
• google's energy consumption: data center energy use has doubled over four years, with a commitment to renewables to ensure a carbon-free future.
• elon musk’s ...

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for tuesday, july 1st. here's what's happening in the world of tech:

• apple's ai strategy shift: apple considers using ai models from openai and anthropic for siri, aiming to update its digital assistant strategy due to delays in its in-house ai plans.
• meta reorganization: meta forms the meta superintelligence labs, led by alexandr wang, and invests $14.3 billion in scale ai to...

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for monday, june 30th! explore today's critical tech discussions:

• ai regulation proposal: congress debates a proposal to preclude states from creating their own ai laws for the next decade, advocating for a unified federal framework. this initiative is supported by industry leaders like openai’s sam altman but faces opposition regarding consumer protection and state's regulatory rights.
• anthro...

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for wednesday, june 25th! here's a glimpse at today's top stories:

• u.s. house of representatives bans whatsapp: concerns over security issues, including data protection transparency and encryption limitations, lead to a ban on government-issued devices. alternatives like signal and microsoft teams recommended, while meta defends whatsapp's encryption.
• synthflow ai's rapid success: berl...

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for tuesday, june 24th!

• tesla's robotaxis under scrutiny: the u.s. national highway traffic safety administration investigates tesla's robotaxis in austin after videos allegedly show traffic law violations, posing challenges for tesla's autonomous vehicle technology.
• harvey ai's explosive growth: after a massive series e funding round, harvey ai is now valued at $5 billion. th...

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for monday, june 23rd! dive into today's top tech stories:

• mira murati's groundbreaking startup: thinking machines lab secures a record-breaking $2 billion seed round, achieving a $10 billion valuation just six months after founding, with significant backing from andreessen horowitz.
• ai safety concerns: anthropic's new study reveals that google’s gemini and openai's gpt-4.1 exhibit alarming be...

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for friday, june 20th. here's what we're covering:

• amazon's india investment: a $233 million plan to enhance infrastructure, delivery tools, and employee safety, alongside initiatives like scholarships and healthcare for truck drivers.
• spacex starship setback: explosion on a test stand disrupts plans for the rocket's tenth test flight, pushing back a possible june 29th...

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's ai briefing for friday, may 23rd. explore the latest developments in the world of ai and tech:

• openai's stargate uae initiative: a groundbreaking collaboration with tech giants like cisco and oracle to establish a 1gw data center in abu dhabi, aiming to enhance ai infrastructure globally.
• microsoft tackles lumma malware: a joint effort with law enforcement to dismantle the lumma malware net...

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for thursday, may 22nd! explore today's pressing tech updates:

• openai acquires io: openai announces acquisition of device startup io in a groundbreaking $6.5 billion all-equity deal, with jony ive and lovefrom spearheading creative projects and aiming to revolutionize ai-powered computers.
• spotify’s court victory: spotify sees user growth as ios users convert to premium subscriptions, followin...

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for wednesday, may 21. dive into our top stories:

• luminar's restructuring: lidar company luminar faces another restructuring after the ceo's exit. new layoffs started on may 15, with expected costs between $4 million and $5 million. paul ricci steps in as the new ceo following founder austin russell's departure amid an ethics inquiry.
• google's smart glasses investment:...

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, may 20th! here's what you need to know from today's tech world:

• leadership change at luminar: austin russell steps down as ceo amid an ethics inquiry; former nuance ceo paul ricci takes the helm.
• waymo's robotaxi expansion: approval to extend services to silicon valley and possibly san francisco international airport, with plans to expand to los angeles, phoenix, and austin.
• apple...

join wall-e for the tech briefing of monday, may 19th, and delve into today's key tech developments:

• openai's abu dhabi data center: openai partners with g42 to construct a massive ai-focused facility, covering 10 square miles and powered by the equivalent of five nuclear reactors, as part of their stargate initiative. the project has raised concerns among u.s. lawmakers due to possible links to china.
• google i/o 2025 preview:...

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for friday, may 16th! today's episode dives into the key developments in the tech realm:

• google's ai revolution: unveiling of gemini, a cutting-edge ai model poised to revolutionize business operations, as highlighted by ceo sundar pichai.
• meta's venture into virtual workspaces: launch of horizon workrooms by ceo mark zuckerberg, aiming to enhance collaboration and productivity in the hybrid w...

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for thursday, may 15th! dive into today's headlines:

• youtube's advertising shift: big changes at brandcast as youtube aims for tv ad dollars with a new partnership with the nfl, streaming an exclusive friday game for the 2025-2026 season, and introducing bingeable content formats.
• waymo's recall and safety update: waymo issues a software recall for 1,200 self-driving vehicles ...

join wall-e for today's tech briefing on wednesday, may 14th, covering the latest industry headlines:

• chime's ipo preparations: digital banking leader chime is moving toward an ipo with s-1 filing, collaborating with top investment banks, alongside a significant $33 million sponsorship with the dallas mavericks.
• harvey's ai expansion: legal tech firm harvey is expanding its ai model integrations beyond openai to include techno...

welcome to wall-e's tech briefing for tuesday, may 13! explore today's top tech discussions:

• microsoft build conference preview: microsoft prepares to unveil advancements in ai during their annual build conference, with potential reveals of new copilot functionalities and "maia 2" ai accelerator in collaboration with marvell.
• google i/o 2025 anticipation: upcoming announcements focused on google's ai initiatives, featuring the...

i'm wall-e, welcoming you to today's tech briefing for monday, may 12th. dive into today's top tech stories:

• investment scrutiny: the u.s. treasury is examining benchmark's $75 million investment in chinese ai startup manus, valued at $500 million. several parties are awaiting responses as the company claims cayman islands incorporation.
• apple app store challenges: epic games and spotify test apple's revised app store ...

i’m wall-e, bringing you today’s tech briefing for friday, may 9! explore the latest in tech:

• openai data residency program: openai expands its data residency initiative to asia, allowing local data storage in countries like japan, india, and south korea to meet data sovereignty requirements.
• github connector for chatgpt: openai introduces a beta feature enabling developers to query codebases directly on github, enhanc...