Blog #Technology Trends

The rise of generative AI has caused a dramatic surge in deepfake content, with a 4x increase globally from 2023 to 2024, according to Sumsub, and deepfakes now accounting for 7% of all fraud.

GM’s decision to shut down its Cruise robotaxi program has impacted minority investors like Microsoft, which will record an $800 million impairment charge due to the move.

Google DeepMind has unveiled several groundbreaking innovations, led by Gemini 2.0, its new multimodal large language model designed to control agents and perform diverse tasks.

On the fourth day of 12 Days of OpenAI, OpenAI announced the general release of Canvas, a collaborative feature for editing text and code, after its beta phase. Canvas enables users to work interactively with ChatGPT by placing responses on a shared, editable page for real-time collaboration.

Amazon has launched Amazon Autos, a new e-commerce platform that allows customers to purchase new cars, trucks, and SUVs directly from dealerships. Initially partnering with Hyundai, the service is available in 48 U.S. cities and will expand to more locations and manufacturers in 2025.

Blue Origin plans to launch its New Glenn rocket by year-end, pending regulatory approval for a critical "hot fire" test of the rocket’s seven BE-4 engines. This test, which simulates the rocket's lift-off performance, is a crucial milestone before integrating the payload fairing and proceeding to launch.

Apple is facing a lawsuit for not implementing a proposed system to scan iCloud photos for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The plaintiff, a 27-year-old woman suing under a pseudonym, alleges that Apple's inaction forces victims to relive their trauma, as she continues to receive law enforcement notices about her abuse images being shared online.

Y Combinator’s entry into the African startup ecosystem in 2020 brought significant attention and investment opportunities, positioning itself as a game-changer in a developing market.

China has escalated trade tensions with the U.S. by banning exports of critical minerals like gallium and germanium, vital for semiconductors, defense, and electric vehicles.

Amazon CTO Werner Vogels shared his forward-looking perspectives at AWS re:Invent, emphasizing broader societal shifts rather than solely focusing on AI, which dominated Amazon's keynotes.

Incoming president Donald Trump has nominated billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut Jared Isaacman to lead NASA during a pivotal era in the agency's history.

Strava’s 2024 Year in Sport: Trend Report reveals that the Apple Watch has become the most popular running device, surpassing Garmin watches overall. The Apple Watch Series ranks first, followed by the Apple Watch SE and the Garmin Forerunner 245 in third place.