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Rising gas prices and fluctuating oil markets are reigniting concerns about energy stability, particularly as geopolitical tensions with Iran escalate. Meanwhile, the tech sector faces its own turmoil, grappling with a backlash against AI and the challenges of maintaining competitive advantage, as exemplified by OpenAI's struggles. As economic pressures mount, from tariff refunds boosting automaker profits to the Federal Reserve's cautious stance on interest rates, the interplay between energy, technology, and economic policy is shaping a complex landscape worth watching.
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- European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks
Europol has launched a major operation against for-hire DDoS services, reaching out to 75,000 individuals to urge them to cease their attacks, resulting in four arrests and the dismantling of 53 domains.
- Anthropic CPO leaves Figma’s board after reports he will offer a competing product
Krieger's exit from Figma's board amid plans to launch a competing design tool highlights investor concerns over the potential dominance of AI labs in the software industry, contributing to fears of a 'SaaSpocalypse.'
- It’s not just you — Bluesky is (sorta) down
Bluesky has faced significant service disruptions since early morning, affecting user access and functionality.
- Google now lets you explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode
Google's new AI Mode for Chrome desktop allows users to explore the web alongside AI-generated insights, enhancing the browsing experience.
- InsightFinder raises $15M to help companies figure out where AI agents go wrong
InsightFinder has secured $15 million in funding to address the challenges companies face in monitoring AI agents and understanding the broader implications of AI integration within their tech stacks, as highlighted by CEO Helen Gu.
- AI traffic to US retailers rose 393% in Q1, and it’s boosting their revenue too
AI traffic to U.S. retail sites surged 393% in Q1, with a notable 269% increase in March, leading to higher conversion rates and revenue compared to non-AI shoppers.
- Roblox’s AI assistant gets new agentic tools to plan, build, and test games
Roblox's latest AI assistant enhancements equip creators with advanced tools for planning, building, and testing games, streamlining the development process.
- Google adds Nano Banana-powered image generation to Gemini’s Personal Intelligence
Google's Gemini now utilizes Nano Banana technology to generate AI images tailored to users' preferences, leveraging implicit understanding rather than explicit prompts.
- Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors
Google's recent efforts have shifted focus from penalizing advertisers to targeting harmful ads, resulting in the blocking of 8.3 billion ads in 2025 while suspending fewer advertisers overall.