J.R. Johnivan

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J.R. Johnivan is a 17-year veteran whose writing is focused on innovation and technology, including IT, computer networking, security, cloud computing, staffing, human resources, real estate, sports, entertainment, and more.

Is the New Manus AI Agent Better Than OpenAI’s?

A brand new AI agent, created by Chinese developers and known as Manus, is reportedly capable of outperforming similar solutions from OpenAI.

OpenAI Wins First Round in Legal Fight With Musk: What’s Next?

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers denied Elon Musk’s attempt to pause OpenAI’s for-profit model but agreed to fast-track the trial later this year.

Deutsche Telekom: New Perplexity AI Phone For Under $1K

This new device with Perplexity Assistant is expected to reach consumer hands in the second half of 2025,

AI Models Drive DeepSeek’s 545% Profit Margin Projection

DeepSeek projects staggering 545% profit margins for its AI models, signaling a bold move in the industry. While hypothetical, these figures highlight its rapid growth.

Tencent’s New DeepSeek Competitor Looks Promising Based on Key AI Benchmarks 

Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, the team with Tencent recently unveiled their new AI platform called Hunyuan Turbo S. Designed specifically as a competitor to DeepSeek, which was also created by a Chinese AI company, Tencent hopes its generative AI platform will help it gain recognition amongst the top AI companies in the world. Hunyuan Turbo […]

52% of US Workers Fear AI Will Impact Their Jobs, According to Pew Research

There’s no denying the sharp rise of AI usage in the workplace, but is this a good thing? According to a Pew survey, many workers don’t think so.

Deepfake Video of Trump and Elon Musk Raises Concerns About Gen AI & Security

One of the latest deepfake videos to surface depicts Trump kissing the feet of Elon Musk – and it was just broadcasted throughout a federal HUD building.

Microsoft Cancels Some AI Data Center Leases Reportedly, Despite $80B Pledge

Despite a pledge made in January to spend $80 billion on AI data centers in FY 2025, a new report indicates Microsoft is already dropping some of its current data center leases.

Google Removes Gemini From Its Main App for iOS Devices

Google removes Gemini from its official app for iOS users and suggests downloading the Gemini app instead.

Google’s AI Co-Scientist Speeds Discoveries by Helping Researchers “Do More With Less”

Google’s AI-powered co-scientist empowers researchers around the globe by enhancing scientific research and accelerating future scientific breakthroughs.