OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Video App; Disney Exits $1 Billion Licensing and Investment Deal
The shutdown follows mounting legal pressure and industry backlash over AI-generated video using copyrighted material and public likenesses.
Mohammed Haseeb
Founder & Editor-in-Chief of LAFFAZ Media, Mohammed Haseeb is a business journalist and digital strategist covering startups, entrepreneurship, and emerging tech ecosystems across India, MENA, and global markets. He holds a PGDM in Marketing from IMT Ghaziabad. His reporting highlights founder journeys, startup growth, and ecosystem developments.
‘10–12 Hours, No Weekends’: PIF Executive Roberto Croci Slams Startup Hustle Culture
A recent post by PIF executive Roberto Croci exposes the growing normalization of overwork in startups—raising deeper questions about burnout, growth, and the true cost of billion-dollar valuations.
Sam Altman’s Tweet Sparks Layoff Fears — Here’s How People Are Reacting
A wave of online reactions to Sam Altman’s latest tweet reveals growing anxiety around AI, layoffs, and how people interpret what tech leaders say — and don’t say.
Laid Off After 20+ Years: Why Many Professionals Now Hide Their Experience to Get Hired
From edited job titles to shortened career histories, a growing number of mid-career workers are quietly reshaping their professional profiles just to stay employable.
The Iran Conflict Is Pulling Google, Amazon and Microsoft Into Modern Warfare
Iran’s latest warning suggests the conflict with Israel and the U.S. could expand beyond military targets, pulling the cloud infrastructure of Big Tech into the battlefield.
Fino Payments CEO Arrest Sends Shockwaves: What It Really Means for India’s Fintech Boom
One enforcement action isn’t just a headline — it’s a wake-up call for founders, investors, and the entire fintech ecosystem.
The Mounjaro Effect: How America’s Weight-Loss Drugs Are Entering India
How Mounjaro and other US-style weight-loss injectables are entering India, blending lifestyle hype with medical caution and obesity awareness campaigns.
How Three Indian Women Built an AI Platform Helping Hospitals Diagnose Patients Faster
From a ₹7 lakh grant to processing more than 1,000 medical scans a day across India, Easiofy’s AI imaging platform is helping hospitals speed up diagnostics in smaller cities and underserved regions.
From Oil to Microchips: Saudi Arabia’s Ambition to Join the Global Semiconductor Race
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its push into deep technology with a national semiconductor initiative designed to attract chip startups, train engineers, and position the Kingdom within the global semiconductor supply chain.
ChatGPT’s 295% Uninstall Shock – And How Claude Turned It Into a Strategic Growth Moment
A defense partnership, a user backlash, and a perfectly timed product rollout are reshaping the consumer AI battlefield
Anthropic, OpenAI and the Pentagon: The AI Showdown That Changes the Rules of Power
After Anthropic was banned from U.S. defense contracts and OpenAI signed a Pentagon deal within hours, the AI industry’s biggest question is no longer about models — it’s about power, red lines, and who decides how artificial intelligence is used in war.
AI Unicorns, Defence Tech and D2C: What February 2026 Reveals About India’s Startup Funding
From Neysa’s $1.2B AI round to Deepinder Goyal’s new venture Temple and multiple defence, robotics and D2C deals, February 2026 shows where real capital moved — and why it matters.