The U.K. targets AI chatbots in online safety crackdown
The U.K. government plans to close a legal loophole that has allowed AI chatbots to generate illegal content, bringing them fully under the country’s Online Safety Act. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the changes will ensure that no technology platform is exempt from rules designed to protect children online. The proposed reforms would extend […]
Western Digital sold out for 2026 as AI demand strains storage supply
One of the world’s biggest manufacturers of hard drives, Western Digital, says it has already sold out its hard drive capacity for 2026, with most supply locked in by major customers months ahead of schedule. The shortage is being driven largely by surging demand from artificial intelligence companies, raising the prospect of higher prices and […]
Nvidia shares dip amid questions over OpenAI investment
Nvidia’s stock slipped in early trading Monday after reports that the chipmaker’s plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI may be less certain than previously thought. Shares fell about 1.1 per cent late in the morning session following reports of unresolved details around the proposed deal. The market reaction follows fresh scrutiny over […]
OpenClaw founder joins OpenAI as viral AI agent moves to foundation model
OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger is joining OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman said on Sunday. The viral open-source agent will be spun out into an independent foundation backed by Open AI. According to Altman, the project will remain open source, with OpenAI continuing to support its development while Steinberger works on the company’s next wave of personal […]
