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Is AI a bubble? Davos leaders say no

2026-01-23 19:34:15

More than 84 world leaders, 800 CEOs, and thousands others gathered amid the Alps this week to attend the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Artificial intelligence —...

Iran’s internet blackout may become permanent, with access for elites only

2026-01-23 14:45:27

Iran’s near-total communications blackout has entered its 16th day, but that’s just a live test. Following a repressive crackdown on protests, the government is now building a system that grants...

Six years, two presidents, and one app: TikTok’s U.S. saga explained

2026-01-23 11:35:21

China’s ByteDance has struck a deal with a clutch of investors to set up a new U.S.-focused TikTok that complies with the country’s regulatory requirements. ByteDance will retain a 19.9%...

She built an AI bot of her mother to help her grieve

2026-01-22 19:00:00

‘When someone passes away, there are always regrets,’ said Roro, a young Chinese woman who is a content creator and currently studies in Melbourne, Australia. ‘Once she was gone,’ she...

What will tech jobs look like in 2026?

2026-01-22 16:17:26

The tech job market in 2026 is being built on contradictions. Companies are laying off staff, insisting artificial intelligence will “do more with less” — yet they haven’t found ways...

Data workers are being forced to work on-site during earthquakes and typhoons

2026-01-21 19:00:00

Kyle Enero, a call-center employee, was at work one night on the 11th floor of an office tower in the Philippine city of Cebu, when the building began to shake...