Category: Tech
As Nasa loses 4,000 staff after Trump cuts, China surges ahead in Moon race – Firstpost
Mass resignations and deep budget cuts have weakened Nasa’s lunar program as China advances with successful missions and clear timelines. With Trump’s tariffs , the US risks of losing strategic and technological ground in space missions. For decades, the idea of a space race belonged to history books. The United States had planted its flag on […]
Nothing CEO predicts smartphones price hike in 2026, here’s why – Firstpost
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says 2026 could be an unprecedented year for consumer electronics. He indicated that the rising price of memory chips will make the smartphones even more expensive. If you’ve been eyeing a new smartphone for 2026, brace yourself, it might cost more than you’d like. Carl Pei, the co-founder and CEO of Nothing, […]
Women groups press Apple, Google to drop Grok, X from app stores over nude deepfakes of children – Firstpost
Women’s groups are urging Apple and Google to remove X and its chatbot Grok, after explicit AI-generated images sparked privacy concerns. Malaysia and Indonesia have already banned Grok over the explicit content, while authorities in Europe and the United Kingdom have announced investigations. After intense backlash on X over sexually explicit images of women, women’s groups […]
OpenAI strikes over $10 billion compute deal with Cerebras – Firstpost
OpenAI will purchase more than $10 billion computing power from chipmaker Cerebras as it moves ahead in the AI race. The ChatGPT maker plans to use the systems built by Cerebras to power its popular chatbot in what is the latest in a string of multi-billion-dollar deals struck by OpenAI. OpenAI will purchase up to 750 […]
Republic Day Sale countdown begins for Prime members; don’t miss the deals on TVs| Technology News
Amazon’s Republic Day Sale countdown has begun, and Prime members get first access to some of the most attractive TV deals of the season. Early listings point to price cuts across smart TVs, QLED panels, and large-screen models from leading brands. Republic Day Sale brings top discounts on smart TVs and early access for Prime members. […]
Philippines to ban grok ‘by tonight’ over sexually explicit AI images – Firstpost
The Philippines on Thursday said that it is planning to block Grok “by tonight,” joining Malaysia and Indonesia in blocking access to the AI chatbot. The Philippine government said on Thursday it is planning to impose a ban on Grok “by tonight,” joining Southeast Asian neighbours Malaysia and Indonesia in blocking access to the chatbot amid […]
Elon Musk’s Grok AI under fire for fake explicit images despite new restrictions – Firstpost
After facing global backlash over explicit fake images, Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot has prompted xAI to introduce new safety restrictions. However, reports suggest the measures fall short, as Grok can still generate and edit images much like before. Here’s what First Post discovered. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is facing global scrutiny after its Grok […]
Nothing confirms opening its first global flagship store in Bengaluru – Firstpost
Nothing has announced that its first flagship store is set to open in Bengaluru, India. While the launch details are not out yet, the teaser shows a tentative architecture of the store. After days of teasing its fans, London-based tech brand Nothing has finally confirmed plans to open its first-ever global flagship store, and it’s landing right […]
When AI harm goes mainstream — it’s not about content but consent – Firstpost
Grok’s misuse has triggered global outrage as AI-generated sexual deepfakes target women and minors. With bans, probes, and regulatory pressure mounting worldwide, the controversy highlights a deeper failure to safeguard privacy amid rapid AI expansion. AI chatbots are largely built to help users solve problems and access information. Lately, though, that promise has been overshadowed by […]
Microsoft, Amazon and other big tech are on a hiring spree for energy experts to make a better AI plan – Firstpost
Data compiled by Workforce.ai for CNBC shows energy-related hiring surged by 34 per cent in 2024, nearly matching the previous year’s pace and sitting a solid 30 per cent higher than pre-AI levels in 2022, when ChatGPT first sparked the generative AI boom. Artificial intelligence may be the most transformative technology of our time, but it’s […]
