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- 1Privacy concerns loom over Big Tech's AI gadget pushβSmart glasses, AI gadgets: Privacy challenges Big Tech's next bet | Daily Sabah
Big Tech is betting on smart glasses and AI-powered gadgets as its next major product category, but the devices face significant privacy challenges. Always-on cameras, microphones and AI assistants that continuously collect ambient data raise questions about consent, surveillance in public spaces and how companies will safeguard the information these wearables gather. The debate centres on whether consumers will accept the trade-off between convenience and constant data collection.
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The Register has published a commentary arguing that major artificial intelligence companies are profiting from creative and journalistic work without compensating the people who produced it. The piece frames this as a structural 'content problem' for the industry: AI systems are trained on copyrighted material while the value generated flows to the tech firms rather than the original creators, intensifying ongoing disputes over licensing and payment.
- 3Laid-off tech workers struggle to find even retail jobsβBig Tech Workers Speak Out After Getting Laid Off: 'I Applied to Work Cashier at Target and I Was Denied'
Some workers laid off from Big Tech say they are struggling to find work of any kind, with one saying they were rejected for a cashier job at Target despite a tech background. Their accounts add to a picture of a cooling tech job market, where thousands of industry layoffs have left experienced workers competing for a shrinking number of openings.
- 4Saudi Central Bank Boosts Its Meta StakeβΌMeta Platforms, Inc. $META Stock Holdings Raised by Saudi Central Bank
The Saudi Central Bank has increased its holdings of Meta Platforms stock, according to a regulatory filing reported by MarketBeat. The disclosure signals continued institutional interest in the social media company among sovereign wealth managers in the Gulf region. Investors watch such moves closely as an indicator of confidence in Meta's advertising business and its push into artificial intelligence.
- 5Google plans experimental satellite to test AI data centers in spaceβBreaking News: Google is planning to launch an experimental satellite into orbit in Big Techβs first move toward A.I. da
Google is planning to launch an experimental satellite into orbit, marking Big Tech's first concrete move toward building artificial intelligence data centers in space. The idea is to test whether computing infrastructure can operate off-planet, where solar power is constant and cooling constraints differ from Earth. The announcement has drawn wide attention as tech companies scramble for energy to power the AI boom.
- 6Michael Burry warns Big Tech stock investors of looming riskβMichael Burry sends a stark warning to Big Tech stock investors
Michael Burry has sent a stark warning to investors in Big Tech stocks, cautioning them about the risks of the current rally. Burry, the investor best known for betting against the housing market before the 2008 crash, has a track record of contrarian calls, so his remarks are being closely watched. The warning lands amid renewed debate over stretched valuations in technology shares and the sustainability of the AI-driven market boom.
- 7Can Muse overcome Meta's trust issues?βCan Muse overcome Meta's trust issues? https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/27/can-muse-overcome-metas-trust-issues/ # Tech #
TechCrunch asks whether Muse, Meta's latest product effort, can win over users and developers despite the company's ongoing credibility problems. The piece frames the debate around whether trust in Meta's handling of privacy, moderation and platform policy will limit adoption of the new offering, regardless of its technical merits. Commenters online are picking apart whether a better product alone can repair Meta's reputation.
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Google is reportedly preparing a challenge to Meta's Muse in the competition to develop agentic AI systems. The report highlights the escalating rivalry between the two tech giants over AI tools that can act autonomously on a user's behalf. Details on Google's counter-offering remain limited, but the move signals that agentic AI is becoming the next major battleground in big tech.
- 9Questions raised over Alibaba's AI investment strategyβIs Alibaba (BABA)βs AI Investment Strategy Sustainable?
Investors and analysts are debating whether Alibaba's heavy spending on artificial intelligence can be sustained. The Chinese e-commerce giant has committed large sums to AI infrastructure and model development, prompting questions about returns and the impact on profitability. Market watchers are weighing the long-term payoff of its AI push against near-term cost pressures.