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Meta is making waves in the world of AI, and this time it’s not about virtual reality headsets. On August 19, the company unveiled its AI tool for video voice translations. Unlike the traditional text-to-speech translations or subtitle-based system, Meta’s AI tool takes it a notch higher. Meta is breaking barriers on how we consume and share content online, and the world is here for it. Breaking Language Barriers in Real Time Picture this: a chef whose first language isn’t English trying to increase his social media presence. To communicate with an audience in a language other than his, he…

Meta has officially turned on the switch at its data center in Kansas City, Missouri. On August 20, Meta officially opened the $1B data center project that has been in the works since 2022. The $1B AI center is more than a tech investment; it’s Meta’s next move to lead next-generation computing while also putting Kansas on the map as a growing tech hub. A $1B Investment That Redefines Tech Infrastructure Located in the Golden Plains Technology Park in Kansas City is the $1B hyperscale data center. It is designed to provide computing power and infrastructure needed for all Meta’s…

China’s artificial intelligence scene just got a major boost thanks to DeepSeek. The excitement? It’s not just about the upgrade but also the factor used in the AI upgrade. The company on Thursday unveiled an upgraded version of its flagship model, the V3 model, that operates on domestically made chips. Let’s explore why this is such a big leap for the AI industry in China. Meet Flagship V3.1. The original DeepSeek V3 model, released in December 2024, actively trained on 671 billion parameters and featured 128,000-token context windows, enabling it to perform complex tasks with ease. Now, the V3.1 builds…

In a mind-blowing partnership, NASA and Google have revealed a revolutionary leap in space healthcare. On August 7, 2025, the two giants announced the Crew Medical Officer Digital Assistant (CMO-DA), an AI medical assistant designed to aid astronauts on deep space missions. Let’s dive into what this Google-NASA collaboration means and the effect it’ll have on the future of space travel. A New Frontier in Autonomous Space Medicine A lot of preparations go into ensuring a successful space exploration. From training exercises to top-tier equipment to ensure the safety of the astronauts and success of the trip. However, the most…

In another bout of regulatory charges, Google Asia Pacific is under charges of anti-competitive behavior in Australia. On Monday, August 18, it was confirmed that Google is to pay $35 million for its state of monopoly involving the country’s two largest telecommunications companies and its search operations. Let’s take a deep dive into what led to the charges, why it matters, and the causal effect. What Led to the Charges Against Google in Australia The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) accused Google of making illegal deals with Telstra and Optus (Australia’s two biggest telecommunication companies) to pre-install Google Search…

Perplexity AI made an unsolicited offer to purchase Google Chrome for $34.5B, an audacious move that has stunned Silicon Valley. The second shocking part? The amount offered is almost twice the current valuation of Perplexity. Let’s do a deep dive into what could have prompted this bold move. Meet Perplexity. Perplexity is a software company that offers an AI-powered search engine. This company utilizes natural language processing (NLP) and generative AI technologies to provide accurate, real-time responses to user queries.  The company was co-founded in 2022 by Aravind Srinivas (CEO), a former research intern at Google; Denis Yarats (CTO); Johnny…

Following the news of the AI chip revenue agreement between the U.S. Government, Nvidia, and AMD on Monday, the Chinese authorities have summoned domestic companies to halt the purchase of Nvidia chips over security concerns.  The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has launched a probe into Nvidia, raising concerns about potential security risks. This move is set to disrupt Nvidia’s plans for trade resumption with China and signals a potential escalation in the US/China tech war. A U.S. Rescission, Then China’s Rebuff On July 14, Trump’s administration revived the ban they placed on AI chips sold to China. The ban…

The US has secured a 15% AI chip revenue share from Nvidia and AMD as part of the deal to secure export licenses to China. Exports of chips to China had previously been banned due to national security concerns until the ban was lifted on July 14. The Deal: A 15% Revenue Share for Market Access On Monday, 11 August, Trump held a meeting with Nvidia and AMD to discuss revenue share with their trade with China. Chip sales to China had been previously halted during the US-China trade war that started in April 2025. And only last month was…

Elon Musk has vowed to take “immediate legal action” against Apple for an alleged antitrust violation in regard to Apple’s App Store ranking. With this signifying the potential start of an epic clash between two tech titans, let’s take a look at the details and what this could mean for AI and app ecosystems. Musk’s Accusations: Favoritism and Competition at Stake The ever-controversial CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and now xAI, posted on his X account (formerly Twitter) in the late hours on Monday, “Hey @Apple App Store, why do you refuse to put either X or Grok in your ‘Must…

On July 24, 2025, six prominent digital rights groups filed an EU antitrust complaint against Alphabet, Google’s parent company. The allegations levied against Alphabet center around the promise of user freedom, market dominance, and the future of Android. Let’s dive deep into what is going on and why it matters. Who is filling the complaint? The six digital rights groups involved in this case include the: Together, these six organizations are a powerhouse coalition focused on human rights and are individually established with track records of holding tech accountable. What is the allegation about? Before diving into the allegation, let’s…