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Today: February 04, 2026
Today: February 04, 2026

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Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray

Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray

Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand

The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.

Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Tourists traveled to Australia for its famous hot springs. There was just one problem – they didn’t exist

Tourists traveled to Australia for its famous hot springs. There was just one problem – they didn’t exist

Tourists traveled to Australia for its famous hot springs. There was just one problem – they didn’t exist
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data

The European Union is stepping in to ensure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to data and Gemini AI services

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
Europe|Technology|World

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images
Arts|Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone

As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you’ve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy

Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.

Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.

Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it

Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it

Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet

Artificial intelligence systems have big environmental costs but are also finding ways to save energy and water, cut emissions and make businesses more efficient.

Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and observers are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting

What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren't paying for the premium version

ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot
Business|Technology|World

Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday

Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary

Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says

Elon Musk’s X says its AI chatbot Grok won't be able to edit photos of real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal

Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says
Business|Economy|Education|Health|World

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff

The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff
Health|Science|Technology

Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use

Chatter in social media communities sheds light on a hidden population of substance users.

Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club

President Donald Trump promoted his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americans’ pocketbooks

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory

Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory

Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory
Science|Technology

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers
Business|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells

Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
Business|Science|Technology

Judge indicates Elon Musk's fraud lawsuit against OpenAI will head to trial

A federal judge on Wednesday indicated a jury will be allowed to decide whether artificial intelligence trailblazer OpenAI hoodwinked its billionaire co-founder Elon Musk during its evolution from a nonprofit research lab into a capitalistic enterprise now valued at $500 billion

Judge indicates Elon Musk's fraud lawsuit against OpenAI will head to trial
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026

CES 2026 is featuring extensive programming related to Hollywood, influencers and how the industry will continue to work with AI

Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026
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At CES, auto and tech companies transform cars into proactive companions

As CES opened Tuesday to the public, auto and tech companies like Nvidia and Gentex showed how AI technology can transform cars into proactive companions that adapt and react to drivers and passengers in real time

At CES, auto and tech companies transform cars into proactive companions