Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot openly discussed how backlash over the Black samurai Yasuke forced the company to delay Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The company showed a 184-second corporate video explaining their strategy to win back fans. Despite the controversy, the game reached 5 million players within
The agentic AI revolution is running into hard reality. Amazon’s clash with Perplexity shows that companies aren’t willing to let AI bots roam freely through their systems, especially when it threatens their control over customer relationships.
An investigation reveals Google and Microsoft’s data centers in Chile created only 1,547 direct jobs, far below the promised 81,000. Local officials say specialized roles often aren’t filled locally, questioning the real economic benefits.
Indeed has eliminated another round of positions, calling them a “very small number of roles.” This comes just four months after the job platform cut 1,300 employees while its CEO declared “AI is changing the world” and necessitated structural changes.
Britain’s High Court ruled that Stability AI isn’t liable for copyright infringement despite training on Getty Images content. The decision reveals outdated laws and leaves both sides wanting clearer rules as the government consults on AI copyright framework.
Duolingo’s stock crashed 27% following disappointing quarterly guidance that fell short of analyst expectations. The language learning platform is prioritizing long-term user growth over near-term monetization, causing investor concern despite beating paid subscriber estimates.
The director behind “Pan’s Labyrinth” and “The Shape of Water” isn’t holding back on his feelings about artificial intelligence. In a new interview, he draws parallels between tech creators and Victor Frankenstein’s arrogance.
A Scottish renewable energy firm is planning three massive data centers across Scotland’s central belt. Dubbed “The Stoics,” the £15 billion project aims to power AI growth while creating a green digital network. Each facility has secured grid connections and land rights, with planning now underway.
Tesla shareholders are voting on whether to grant Elon Musk what could become a $1 trillion compensation package, the largest in corporate history. The vote comes after a Delaware court voided his previous $50 billion pay deal, and Musk has threatened to leave if he doesn’t get his way. The outcome
Qualcomm delivered better-than-expected quarterly results with $11.27 billion in revenue and strong guidance. Despite the positive numbers, shares dropped 2% as analysts remain divided about the company’s future without Apple’s modem business. The chipmaker faces a complete phase-out of Apple modem
