DuckDuckGo asked its community if they wanted AI in their search experience. The result was a resounding “no,” with 90% of over 175,000 voters rejecting it. The company is now offering two separate search URLs to cater to both preferences.
Caterpillar just smashed Wall Street estimates, and it’s all about power. The AI data center boom is driving a massive surge in demand for their generators and turbines, making their energy segment the company’s new star.
Pinterest is laying off up to 15% of its workforce, roughly 700 employees, in a major restructuring. The move aims to reallocate resources toward artificial intelligence initiatives as the company grapples with weak advertising pricing.
VivoPower International is acquiring OGDC Pte Ltd, securing rights to a 291MW portfolio of powered land in Finland. The $13 million deal, expected to close in February 2026, will see OGDC’s co-founders join VivoPower’s leadership.
Google Cloud’s gaming director, Jack Buser, is pushing the “Iron Man suit” analogy for AI in game development. He claims a major shift is happening, despite loud industry backlash. But the promised benefits are still more theory than reality for most.
MIT researchers have developed a framework to find the minimum data required for an optimal AI decision. This challenges the “bigger is better” dogma, particularly for banks using massive datasets for credit and fraud models.
Asus’s latest ZenBook Duo features two full 14-inch OLED displays and a detachable keyboard. Powered by Intel’s new Core Ultra X9 388H, it’s a creative multitasking powerhouse that can even handle modern gaming, but not without some quirks.
Finland is launching a direct campaign to recruit American tech talent, emphasizing a 40-hour work week and a 2-week Fast Track visa. With roles at companies like Oura Ring and quantum startups, it’s betting on lifestyle over pure pay.
Masayoshi Son’s plan to acquire Switch and power his $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project has stalled. The deal, which would have been one of SoftBank’s biggest ever, is off the table for now, though talks continue for a potential partnership.
The push for “agentic AI” that can execute tasks is hitting a major wall: bad data. According to a senior tech executive, the solution isn’t better models, but a rigid framework of automated rules to quarantine bad data before it ever reaches an AI system.
