Technology

OpenAI President Gave Millions to Trump for Humanity Mission

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OpenAI president Greg Brockman donated $50 million to Trump’s super PAC and AI pro-development groups, citing humanity’s benefit as his motivation. OpenAI President Gave Millions to Trump for Humanity Mission San Francisco: OpenAI president Greg Brockman gave $25 million to help Donald Trump in September 2024. He also gave another $25 million to help both … Read more

How to get into a16z’s super-competitive Speedrun

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Learn how to stand out in Andreessen Horowitz’s Speedrun accelerator—one of tech’s hottest startup programs with a less than 1% acceptance rate. How to get into a16z’s super-competitive Speedrun San Francisco: Andreessen Horowitz’s Speedrun startup accelerator is one of the hottest new programs in tech. Since launching in 2023, fewer than 1% of startups get … Read more

Elon Musk’s X Violates US Sanctions by Selling Premium Accounts to Iranian Leaders

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X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, is accused of selling premium services to Iranian government officials, potentially violating US sanctions and amplifying state propaganda during protests. Elon Musk’s X Violates US Sanctions by Selling Premium Accounts to Iranian Leaders San Francisco: Elon Musk has publicly criticized Iranian officials while his X platform may profit from … Read more

Hollywood Stars Demand ByteDance Stop Seedance 2.0 Video Theft

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Hollywood studios are suing ByteDance over Seedance 2.0, an AI video tool they say copies their movies and characters without permission. Hollywood Stars Demand ByteDance Stop Seedance 2.0 Video Theft New York: Big movie companies are angry about a new computer tool called Seedance 2.0. This tool makes videos from written words. People in Hollywood … Read more

The Great Computer Science Exodus and Where Students Are Going Instead

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Computer science enrollment drops at UC campuses while AI programs surge, reflecting a major shift in tech education priorities. The Great Computer Science Exodus and Where Students Are Going Instead Santa Clara: Something strange is happening at University of California schools. Fewer students want to study computer science. Last year, CS enrollment dropped 6% across … Read more

Here’s What It’s Like to Use TurboTax’s Mobile App to File Taxes on Your Own (2026)

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TurboTax’s mobile app offers free federal and state tax filing until February 28 for new users, with an easy interface and expert help options. Here’s What It’s Like to Use TurboTax’s Mobile App to File Taxes on Your Own (2026) Wired, California: I’ve used TurboTax to file my taxes for several years. It’s the most … Read more

Homeland Security Sued Hundreds in Subpoenas for Anti-ICE Social Media Accounts

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Homeland Security is using subpoenas to unmask owners of social media accounts that criticize ICE, with tech companies sometimes complying. Homeland Security Sued Hundreds in Subpoenas for Anti-ICE Social Media Accounts Washington, D.C.: The Department of Homeland Security has been sending many subpoenas to tech companies. These subpoenas ask for the names of people who … Read more

Crypto-Funded Human Trafficking Spreads at Alarming Rate

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Crypto-based transactions for human trafficking rose 85% in 2025, with criminals using messaging apps to sell forced labor and sex workers openly. Crypto-Funded Human Trafficking Spreads at Alarming Rate Boston: Criminals are using cryptocurrency to buy and sell people in ways that are hard to stop. A company that tracks crypto payments found that transactions … Read more