Meta’s Iris Chip: A Strategic Move Toward AI Independence Meta Platforms (META.O) plans to manufacture its custom AI chip, “Iris,” starting in September 2024 as part of a broader effort to boost computing power to 14 gigawatts by 2027, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters. The chip, part of Meta’s four-generation MTIA project, … Read more
Major U.S. technology companies are increasing their presence at the Calgary Stampede as the province of Alberta actively courts hyperscale data center investments. Alphabet’s Google, Meta, and Amazon have engaged in meetings and events at the annual energy gathering, signaling a shift in the province’s industrial focus toward digital infrastructure, according to industry sources. Why … Read more
The Delhi High Court upheld a temporary government order banning Telegram in India, ruling that the restriction is a legal measure to protect the integrity of national medical entrance examinations. Justice Tejas Karia affirmed the government’s authority to block public access to the platform, which serves over 150 million users in the country. The ban, … Read more
Nvidia is raising $25 billion through a massive U.S. bond issuance, marking the chipmaker’s first return to the debt market since 2021. According to reports from Reuters, the company expanded the offering beyond its initial $20 billion target due to $85 billion in investor demand. The capital, managed by bookrunners Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and … Read more
President Donald Trump is hosting a seven-bout mixed martial arts event titled “UFC Freedom 250” on the White House South Lawn this Sunday, marking his 80th birthday with a spectacle that fuses professional sports with presidential pageantry. The event, held in a temporary 92-foot-tall arena nicknamed “The Claw,” underscores a norm-defying approach to the presidency … Read more
How Celebrity Friendship Dynamics Are Evolving in the Age of Social Media Scrutiny Celebrity friendships under public scrutiny are reshaping how public figures navigate privacy, mental health, and crisis communication—with Sarwendah’s recent media storm serving as a case study in how close relationships adapt when fame collides with controversy. According to Felly, Sarwendah’s longtime friend … Read more
The Rise of “Agentic” AI: Meta’s Strategic Pivot to Enterprise Automation The landscape of digital business is undergoing a seismic shift. We are moving beyond simple, rule-based chatbots—those frustrating scripts that loop in circles—toward a new era of agentic AI. Meta’s latest move to integrate sophisticated AI agents into WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger is more … Read more
As SpaceX and Anthropic prepare for what could be the largest public-market debuts in U.S. History, the companies are entering the high-stakes environment of Wall Street. With OpenAI also rumored to be nearing a public launch, industry leaders face the intense scrutiny of investors who demand transparency, financial stability, and professional composure. The road to … Read more
Meta Platforms has reached a settlement in a bellwether lawsuit brought by the Breathitt County School District in eastern Kentucky. The agreement resolves the first case scheduled for trial that sought to hold social media companies financially responsible for the costs school districts say they have incurred to address a mental health crisis they allege … Read more
The Future of Digital Reputation: Lessons from Celebrity Scandals and the Power of Social Media Accountability By Sarah Chen May 20, 2026 Digital Reputation, Social Media Trends, Celebrity Culture, Media Ethics From Viral Rumors to Reputation Risks: How Social Media is Reshaping Public Perception The recent controversy involving Indonesian dangdut singer Dewi Perssik and Aldi … Read more