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MIT Study Suggests ChatGPT Use May Erode Critical Thinking

June 19 2025 | TW News Correspondent

A new, non-peer-reviewed study from MIT’s Media Lab indicates that using ChatGPT for writing tasks could harm critical thinking and reduce brain engagement. Researchers monitored subjects' brain activity with EEGs as t...
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Alleges Meta Offered Staff $100 Million Signing Bonuses to Defect

June 19 2025 | TW News Correspondent

In a striking claim highlighting the fierce competition for top talent in the artificial intelligence sector, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has alleged that rival tech...
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Microsoft Reportedly Planning Thousands of Job Cuts, Primarily in Sales, Amidst AI Push

June 19 2025 | TW News Correspondent

Microsoft is reportedly preparing for another significant round of layoffs, with thousands of jobs expected to be cut, particularly within its global sales and marketing divisions.

The move comes as the technology giant continues to pivot its resources and investments heavily towards artificial intelligence, according to a report by Bloomberg News published Wed...
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Meta to Classify All New Facebook Videos as Reels in Major Platform Shift

June 18 2025 | TW News Correspondent

Meta Platforms announced on Tuesday that all new videos uploaded to Facebook will soon be categorized as Reels, a significant move to streamline video content on the social media platform. The company stated this change will remove previous le...
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Iran Urges Citizens to Delete WhatsApp Over Spying Allegations

June 18 2025 | TW News Correspondent

Iranian state television has called on its citizens to delete the popular messaging app WhatsApp from their devices, alleging without evidence that the platform sends user data to Israel. The move has sparked concerns about a potential new ban on the service in the country.

WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, strongly refuted the accusations...
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Social Media Becomes Top News Source in US, Study Finds

June 17 2025 | TW News Correspondent

New research suggests that social media and video platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube are now the primary way Americans get their news, surpassing traditional TV and news websites. Over half (54%) of people...
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Chief Adviser’s Press Wing Calls for Caution Against Deepfake Videos

June 17 2025 | TW News Correspondent

The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has advised users to be cautious, stating that gamblers are creating and disseminating fake videos on social media using artificial intelligence. This appeal was made in a statement posted yesterday,...
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Meta Appoints Arun Srinivas as India Head

June 16 2025 | TW News Correspondent

Meta has announced Arun Srinivas as its new Managing Director and Head of India, effective July 1, 2025. This significant leadership change sees Srinivas taking charge of Meta's expansive operations, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, in the crucial Indian market. He will continue to report to Sandhya Devanathan, who now oversees both India and Sou...
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iOS 26 Unveils Features Android Users Already Know

June 15 2025 | TW News Correspondent

WWDC felt a lot like Google I/O in disguise this year, with Apple rolling out a parade of “new” features Android owners have treated as old news for ages. Sure, the fresh Liquid Glass aesthetic dazzled and Siri took a strategic break, but iOS 26’s headliners clearly graduated from the Pixel finishing school.

First up is Call Screening, a d...
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