Instagram’s Raw AI Slop Era Is Here. Now What?
Instagram is ditching its polished look for a raw aesthetic, driven by user behavior and a flood of AI-generated content. The platform’s director admits verifying authenticity is the next big challenge.
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Nadella’s new blog tries to move past AI “slop”
Satya Nadella has launched a personal blog called SN Scratchpad to share his thoughts on AI’s future. In his first post, he frames 2026 as a pivotal year and argues the industry must develop a new “theory of the mind” for human-AI collaboration.
Nadella’s Blogging Now, But Is Microsoft’s AI Vision Just Talk?
Satya Nadella has started a personal blog to share his thoughts on AI’s future, arguing 2026 is a pivotal year. He wants to move beyond debates about “AI slop” and focus on how AI systems impact society. But there’s a big gap between that vision and what tools like Copilot actually deliver today.
The Transformer Shortage: Real Crisis or Procurement Problem?
A massive manufacturing buildout is underway, with nearly $2 billion in new investments from giants like Hitachi and Siemens. Yet lead times for large units remain over two years, and a broker claims the “shortage” is exaggerated. So what’s really going on?
Sam Altman’s App Store Ambition Hits a Wall of Glitches
Sam Altman sees Apple, not Google, as OpenAI’s real rival. His plan to turn ChatGPT into an app-filled operating system is ambitious, but early tests by The Wall Street Journal show it’s plagued by errors and clunky integrations. The one bright spot? A seamless Instacart experience engineered by a f
The Global Crackdown on Kids and Social Media Is Finally Here
2026 is shaping up to be the year governments worldwide act on kids’ social media use. Australia’s ban for under-16s is already law, with France, Denmark, and others following. But enforcement is a huge challenge, and critics warn of unintended consequences.
I’ve Run Windows 11 Without TPM for Years. It’s Fine.
When Windows 11 launched in October 2021, its TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements locked out many PCs. One writer bypassed them on an old HP laptop and has been running the OS without major issues for years, challenging the necessity of the official specs.
Meta’s $2 Billion Bet on an AI Agent
Meta is spending big to catch up in AI. Its acquisition of the buzzy startup Manus could bring powerful, task-handling AI agents to billions of users on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
AI Glasses, Smart Fridges, and the Push for On-Device Smarts
This year’s tech previews are all about embedding AI directly into devices like glasses, security cameras, and home robots. The promise is faster, more private, and always-available intelligence. But is the hardware ready to deliver?
Meta’s $2B+ Manus Buy Puts AI Agents in Your Workflow
Meta just dropped a reported $2 billion-plus to acquire Manus, a startup whose AI agent handles tasks end-to-end. The plan is to bake this automation directly into Meta’s consumer and business products. Here’s what that shift from chat to execution actually means.