Neuralink Approved to Test Robotic Arm
Other companies and academic institutions have previously tested similar robotic devices.
Weekday mornings
The Information AM
Start your morning with the important global tech news of the day, covered by The Information team across five time zones.
By providing your email, you agree to The Information’s Privacy Policy
Recent Editions
Nvidia Unveils AI Model to Generate Music
The model resembles similar offerings from AI startups Suno and Udio.
Brightcove Agrees to $233 Million Private Buyout
The publicly-traded video software provider saw its revenue shrink in recent years before agreeing to a buyout by Italian tech conglomerate Bending Spoons.
Cantor’s Ties With Tether Grow
Cantor invested in Tether last year and is in talks to get funding from the stablecoin issuer for its bitcoin financing business.
The Intercept Wins a Round in Suit Against OpenAI
The ruling is a step forward for news publishers fighting AI firm's use of their content without permission.
TikTok CEO Talked with Musk About Trump, Tech Policy
TikTok faces a looming ban in the U.S., although Trump has said he opposes the ban.
Report Finds Examples of Sex Trafficking on OnlyFans
Reuters identified 11 women who had reported sex trafficking experiences either to authorities or in lawsuits.
Nvidia Will Balance Compliance with Tech Under Trump Administration
Jensen Huang called for global collaboration on AI research during Hong Kong visit.
AI Startup Voltron Data Switches CEOs, Lays Off 50% of Staff
The leadership shakeup and layoffs came after the startup struggled to reach its revenue target and was unable to land a large funding round.
Employees at Amazon-Owned Whole Foods Store File For Union Election
The proposed union would cover 300 employees at a store in Philadelphia.
Helen of Troy Acquires Olive & June For $240 Million
Deal activity for beauty startups has been sluggish.
Together AI, Lambda Eye Fresh Financing
Two startups that compete with major cloud providers by renting out servers with chips made by Nvidia are seeking fresh financing.
Amazon to Invest Another $4 Billion in Anthropic
Anthropic has also agreed to use Amazon chips to train its AI.
LinkedIn Lays Off 200 Employees
The cuts represent 1% of the Microsoft-owned social app's employees.
OpenAI Talks to Samsung About AI Features, Strikes Search Deals with Apps
OpenAI may also build its own web browser.
Planned Age-Verification Bill Would Put Burden on App Stores
The issue of who is responsible for age verification is a polarizing one.
AWS’ Nuclear Firm Asks Energy Regulators to Reverse Recent Rejection
Susquehanna Nuclear said in a letter to FERC that because of the race to develop artificial intelligence, if regulators don’t make power readily available for data centers, national security and the economy could suffer.
Amazon Adds 50% Discount For Temu Competitor Haul
The aggressive discounting coincides with the holiday shopping season and comes one week after Amazon launched Haul.
CFPB Launches New Focus On Payment Apps Like Apple Pay, Cash App
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will launch more investigations into big payments fintechs.
PDD Shares Fall As Sales Slowdown Continues
The Temu parent company previously warned of competition and “ongoing external challenges” affecting sales.
Weekday mornings
The Information AM by The Information Staff
Start your morning with the important global tech news of the day, covered by The Information team across five time zones.
By providing your email, you agree to The Information’s Privacy Policy