Jul 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Conde Nast has amended its user agreement and privacy policy specifically for ArsTechnica.com. The update replaces Section VI(2)(B) with a new clause that grants the company a royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to user content for use on or in connection with the service or its promotion. This includes commercial purposes without compensation. The change affects how user submissions may be used. View more
Jul 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Anthropic and Blackstone have launched Ode, a $1.5 billion joint venture aimed at helping enterprises implement AI effectively. The venture, which acquired startup Fractional AI, signals a shift from model development to real-world deployment. Ode plans to scale its team of elite engineers to meet surging demand for applied AI talent. View more
Jul 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum OpenAI is reportedly working on a screenless smart speaker with mechanical moving parts, designed as a humanlike AI companion that integrates with ChatGPT and learns from users' digital lives. The device, developed with former Apple engineers, could challenge existing smart speakers but faces legal hurdles from Apple's trade secret lawsuit. The move comes amid growing interest in AI hardware from startups like Hark. View more
Jul 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum In a surprising blog post, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella issues a stark warning to enterprises: proprietary AI models act like Trojan horses, extracting valuable business data. He argues that companies pay for token usage but also hand over sensitive knowledge that could benefit model makers. Nadella advocates for building private AI environments and using orchestration layers to switch between models. The trend toward on-premise open-source models is accelerating, with companies like Solo.io, Vercel, and OpenRouter seeing increased adoption. View more
Jul 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Mauricio Pochettino is expected to reveal his decision on remaining as USMNT head coach next week. The team's disappointing World Cup exit to Belgium has sparked debate. US Soccer has offered a four-year extension, but critics like Alexi Lalas argue it's time for change. Pochettino's future hinges on his reflection period. View more
Jul 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Wisconsin has activated 500 National Guard members to help police in Kenosha as the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial nears its conclusion. Closing arguments are set for Monday, after which the jury will begin deliberating on charges including homicide. The case stems from the August 2020 shooting of three men during protests over police brutality. View more
Jul 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Sydney Sweeney posted 20 images to Instagram from her Australia trip, including a close-up bikini shot and a photo of her brushing teeth in her SYRN underwear. She also shared moments with boyfriend Scooter Braun and her German Shepherd. The actress is in Australia filming Netflix's live-action 'Gundam' movie. View more
Jul 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum BTS members RM, Jin, J-Hope, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jungkook met Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Colombian pop icon Shakira backstage at the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. The group also performed during the halftime show, which featured Coldplay, Madonna, and Justin Bieber. RM called Tom 'King' and Shakira 'Queen' in his Instagram posts. Spain clinched the championship with a 1-0 victory over Argentina. View more
Jul 21, 2026Twila Rosenbaum As Bob Iger steps down from Disney, his legacy is defined less by creative vision and more by strategic portfolio management. Under his leadership, Disney acquired Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox, while building a streaming empire. However, critics argue this focus on IP and sequels diluted Disney's storytelling magic. View more
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