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Happy Thursday! If you're counting down to the weekend, let’s make your wait a tech-powered ride. Today’s news is a real buffet: China putting Meta under the microscope, Google flexing quantum muscles, and JPMorgan giving crypto a serious upgrade. So, grab your favorite caffeine companion and dive in for stories that are anything but generic (looking at you, AI slop)!
China launches a probe into Meta’s AI acquisition to tighten tech control.
⏩ Beijing sets new rules for safe and reliable AI by 2027.
JPMorgan rolls out its own cryptocurrency on a powerful blockchain platform.
Google’s ‘Willow’ quantum computer is set to shake up science and security.
Apple Card gets a new home with JPMorgan Chase.
AMD cranks up AI power with next-level accelerators.
IBM’s AI can be fooled into running malware—security alert!
Hackers target old-school D-Link routers in new cyberattacks.
AI robot goes off-script, “shoots” its creator in wild experiment.
Replit’s CEO says boring, cookie-cutter AI is out—it's time for fresh ‘vibes’!
Big tech drama: China’s government is launching a full-on review of Meta’s buyout of Manus, a local AI startup. The concern? Sensitive tech fleeing the country, national security, and a stampede of startups looking to go global. Expect tighter scrutiny on all tech deals and a wave of new regulations. If you’re in the startup game, keep an eye on your exit routes—and your NDA.
View articleIn a tech flex, China just rolled out a roadmap to guarantee ‘safe and reliable’ AI by 2027—think regulations, local infrastructure, and industrial integration. Expect major advances in manufacturing and global competition, with ripple effects across economies. The rest of the world might want to buckle up.
View articleJPMorgan is joining the future: its digital currency, JPM Coin (JPMD), is now live on the Canton Network. Businesses get faster, safer, and cheaper payments, with instant settlement backed by blockchain. If this is the pace of banking’s next chapter, say goodbye to wire transfer headaches!
View articleGoogle has lifted the curtain on Willow, its next-gen quantum computer that does math tricks no ordinary PC can touch. Willow operates at freezing temps and is set to revolutionize drug discovery, secure communications, and maybe even the way we handle Big Data. Quantum: hard to explain, even harder to ignore.
View articleThe Apple Card is switching gears—JPMorgan Chase takes the reins from Goldman Sachs. Smooth transition promised for users, but with $20 billion in balances moving over, expect fresh features and a new business model. It’s a big move, and the fintech shake-up is just beginning.
View articleAt CES 2026, AMD went hard—promising next-generation MI500 accelerators that are 1,000x faster than models launched just two years ago. Designed to outpace even Nvidia, these chips could seriously drive down prices while boosting AI power for all. Exciting times ahead for devs and anyone tired of GPU shortages.
View articleSecurity heads-up: researchers showed IBM’s developer AI, Bob, can be manipulated via clever prompt injection to run malware. Yikes! As AI becomes embedded in more business tools, expect a greater focus on robust security features—and maybe fewer folks named Bob in tech.
View articleZero-day alert: hackers are targeting obsolete D-Link routers with no hope for a security patch. If you’re still running one of these oldies, swap it out soon or risk exposure to malware. Pro tip from your cyber-sec friend: keeping tech up to date isn’t just hype; it can save your data (and sanity).
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