The backlog of private unicorns—startups valued at over $1 billion—waiting for public exits has started to shrink, marking a notable shift in the tech investment cycle. According to a recent report by Crunchbase News, more unicorns have begun to move toward public markets or acquisitions in the first quarters of 2024, after a prolonged drought…

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, economies, and societies, the call for open standards has never been more urgent. The push towards standardization in AI goes beyond interoperability — it’s a fundamental requirement for innovation, sustainability, and ethical development. The explosion of proprietary models, fragmented tools, and closed ecosystems threatens to make AI…

In an unprecedented acknowledgment of Americanness woven into the fabric of Catholic tradition, Pope Leo XIV’s ascension to the papacy has reawakened global interest in his unique lineage. As detailed in The Guardian’s May 2025 feature, his family history is not only atypical for a pontiff—it is profoundly American. Tracing its roots through the multicultural…

Large Language Models (LLMs) have transformed the way artificial intelligence (AI) interacts with language, enabling capabilities like question answering, document summarization, code generation, and more. As these models continue to expand in adoption and complexity, tailoring them for specific use cases has become crucial. Two dominant methods used to customize LLMs for real-world applications are…

On May 10, 2025, British music legends Elton John and Dua Lipa issued a public appeal urging the UK government to reconsider its current plans regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright law. Their demands, supported by a coalition of nearly 300 musicians and music industry entities, center around growing fears that AI tools can easily…

Over the past two years, the technology industry has witnessed a wave of significant layoffs, with giants like Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and smaller startups scaling back talent aggressively. As of 2024, over 290,000 tech professionals have lost their jobs since the beginning of 2022, with 2023 alone accounting for more than 190,000 layoffs, according…