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March 24, 2026
Microsoft Leases Ex-OpenAI/Oracle Texas Data Center
Microsoft will rent a Texas data center originally developed for Oracle and OpenAI. Insiders revealed the deal on March 24. This bolsters Microsoft's infrastructure amid surging AI demand.
Meta Adds Direct Affiliate Links to IG/FB Posts
Meta is introducing commerce features to Instagram and Facebook, allowing creators to tag products and link affiliate accounts directly in Reels and photos. This bypasses third-party tools like 'link in bio' or ShopMy/LTK. Functionality varies slightly between platforms, limited to approved products.
Kensuu on Defensible AI-Era Startups
Serial entrepreneur Kensuu discusses how generative AI is upending IT startup fundamentals, significantly raising entry barriers. He advises on focusing on unique opportunities to build businesses immune to quick imitation.
JAL Conquers RAG for 80% AI Adoption
Japan Airlines overcame RAG implementation challenges that paused their project, cautiously advancing AI adoption. Through iterative trials and strategic shifts, JAL-AI reached over 80% company-wide utilization.
Judge Skeptical of US Anthropic AI Ban
A US judge called the Trump administration's ban on federal use of Anthropic's AI tools 'troubling,' showing skepticism toward its rationale. The ban targets AI technology from Anthropic PBC, maker of the Claude chatbot. Anthropic claims it could lose billions in revenue.
UK Trials Teen Social Media Bans
The UK government plans to trial social media bans and digital curfews on teenagers. Interviews with young people and parents will occur before and after to measure impact on usage and well-being.
Google TurboQuant Enables Extreme AI Compression
Google Research unveils TurboQuant, a novel technique redefining AI efficiency through extreme model compression. Shared on Reddit's r/LocalLLaMA, it promises significant advancements in running large models with reduced resources.
Ask Siri: Everywhere on iPhone
Apple is testing “Ask Siri” to enable Siri interactions across all iPhone apps. It enhances Siri as a conversational, context-aware assistant. The feature works directly with on-screen content.
Meta Hit with $375M Child Safety Fine
A New Mexico court ruled Meta liable for misleading users on child safety. The company, owner of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, must pay $375 million in damages.
Kentucky Woman Rejects $26M AI Data Center Offer
A Kentucky woman rejected a $26 million offer from a major artificial intelligence company to build a data center on her farm. The decision underscores the tension between AI infrastructure expansion and local landowners' preferences. This incident highlights challenges in securing land for booming AI needs.
FATE Ethics for AI RecSys
Proposes FATE framework—Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, Explainability—for ethical AI personalized recommendation systems. Details recsys stages (input, processing, output) and risks like filter bubbles, addiction, price discrimination. Synthesizes global AI ethics guidelines for practical enterprise use.
AI Companions: Cure or Trap?
Analyzes paid emotional services like therapy, chat apps, AI companions amid youth loneliness in urban China. Warns AI offers 'pseudo-companionship' simulating empathy but risking social withdrawal. Suggests free self-help like journaling, breathing over dependency.
Deepfake Scam Ads Persist on SNS
SNS investment scams using deepfake videos of celebrities and executives have surged, with victim losses hitting a record 1274 billion yen. The article examines the distorted business models behind these persistent fraudulent ads. It questions potential solutions to curb this growing threat.
Aeon Slashes Excel Time 40min to 2min via AI
An Aeon Group back-office worker, formerly 'digital allergic,' reduced Excel aggregation from 40 minutes to 2 using GenAI. The article explores Aeon's strategies for transforming IT novices into AI users in large organizations. It uncovers best practices for generative AI implementation at scale.
Jury fines Meta $375M for safety lies
A New Mexico jury ruled Meta willfully misled users on product safety and committed unconscionable practices. The company faces a $375 million penalty for 37,500 violations at $5,000 each. This landmark verdict rejected Meta on all counts amid claims of facilitating child predators.
OpenAI Ends Sora Video AI
OpenAI announced via X the termination of its video generation AI 'Sora' app and API services. The Disney licensing agreement is also set to dissolve. This strategic decision reallocates resources to new projects like a 'super app', with details forthcoming.
Baltimore Sues xAI Over Grok Deepfakes
Baltimore sues xAI for violating consumer protection laws by not disclosing Grok's image generation risks. Grok created 3 million sexualized images in 11 days, including 23,000 of minors. This follows global probes and a US teen class action.
Mozilla's Stack Overflow for AI Agents
A Mozilla developer is creating 'Stack Overflow for agents' to address a critical weakness in coding AI. The project aims to provide a collaborative platform for AI agents akin to Stack Overflow for developers. However, major challenges must be resolved before widespread adoption.
Hitachi Launches IWIM Physical AI Robots
Hitachi unveiled its Physical AI integrated model 'IWIM' that enables on-site self-learning for action optimization in complex tasks. The company disclosed two prototype robots implementing this technology. This accompanies a preview of their Physical AI Experience Studio.
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Video App
OpenAI discontinued its standalone Sora AI video generator app after just six months. The move surprises as rivals like Google Veo and Chinese Seedance advance rapidly. It likely won't return.