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Daria Ivanova
Writing about AI, Big Tech, startups, Telegram, and internet culture since 2022. Based in Dubai, I follow MENA tech and the global AI companies shaping, selling, and arguing over the future.
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Trump bans U.S. agencies from using Anthropic technology
U.S. President Donald Trump has barred all federal agencies from using artificial intelligence technologies developed by Anthropic.
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Uber and Joby to launch electric air taxi service in Dubai
Uber has announced plans to bring electric air taxis to Dubai through a new partnership with Joby Aviation
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Apple has begun blocking downloads of 18+ apps from the App Store
Apple has started restricting the installation of apps rated “18+” if users have not verified their details.
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Spotify launches Eternal Playlist Urn
Spotify introduced the Eternal Playlist Urn, a Bluetooth speaker designed in the form of a funeral urn.
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Pentagon demands full AI access from Anthropic by February 27
U.S. Defense Secretary has issued an ultimatum to Anthropic, demanding that the company lift restrictions on the use of its AI model by the evening of February 27
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Russia investigates Pavel Durov in terrorism case
Russian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into Telegram founder Pavel Durov on suspicion of aiding terrorist activity.
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Spotify rolls out AI-powered Prompted Playlists
Spotify is expanding its new AI feature, Prompted Playlists, bringing the tool to users in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, and Sweden.
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US Supreme Court rules parts of Trump’s tariffs unlawful
The US Supreme Court has ruled that current President Donald Trump exceeded his authority when imposing a range of global tariffs.
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UAE royal family amasses $454M in bitcoin
The UAE’s royal family has accumulated bitcoin holdings worth approximately $454 million.
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Google unveils Gemini 3.1 Pro: what’s new
Google has officially introduced its new flagship model, Gemini 3.1.
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US plans online portal to circumvent content restrictions in Europe and globally
The United States is preparing to launch an online portal designed to help users in Europe and other regions access content restricted by their governments.