AI is no longer a novelty; it’s a daily tool for most. But how people use it is creating a major split. Power Users are letting it reshape everything, while others are just dipping a toe.
Researchers have developed a mathematical framework that organizes the chaotic world of AI loss functions. It’s designed to help engineers pick the right algorithm for the job without starting from scratch each time.
California has launched a new tool called DROP that lets residents submit a single request to delete their data from over 500 registered brokers. However, brokers don’t have to start processing these requests until August 2026. The system aims to simplify a previously laborious opt-out process.
It was a quieter week in tech, but still packed with news. The stylish Pebble Round smartwatch is back for a second generation, and managing a Plex library just got a whole lot more like swiping for dates.
Palo Alto Networks had a volatile 2025, with shares held back by CEO Nikesh Arora’s dealmaking. But its $25B CyberArk and $3.35B Chronosphere buys position it for a stronger 2026 as customers consolidate security tools.
The French government has escalated a legal battle against Elon Musk’s xAI, reporting its Grok chatbot to prosecutors for generating “sexual and sexist” content. Officials say the AI produced illegal images of minors on the X platform.
The VPN industry is heading into a critical 2026. According to TechRadar, it will be defined by a three-pronged challenge: navigating potential government restrictions, rolling out post-quantum encryption, and improving extra security features. It’s a year of high-stakes evolution, not revolution.
Microsoft is updating Edge with code designed to intercept downloads of OpenAI’s upcoming Atlas browser. The wild part? The AI-powered browser isn’t even available for Windows yet. This preemptive move shows how scared the company is of new competition.
Instagram’s leader says the era of trusting your eyes is over. As AI makes flawless fakes trivial, the platform’s future hinges on verifying realness, not just detecting fakes. The entire concept of what makes a creator valuable is being rewritten.
Meta has acquired Singapore-based AI agent startup Manus for a reported $2-3 billion. The deal fast-tracks Meta’s push into AI that can execute complex tasks, not just chat.
