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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla’s Austin Robotaxi Test: 3 Crashes on Day One

Austin, Texas has become a major hub for autonomous vehicle testing, attracting companies like Tesla with its favorable regulations and…

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Artificial Intelligence

Meta Accused of Using Pirated Porn to Train Its AI Superintelligence

Strike 3 Holdings has sued Meta, alleging the tech giant illegally downloaded and distributed 2,396 of its copyrighted adult videos…

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BigTech Companies

America’s War on Anonymity: Why Your Privacy Is at Risk

The U.S. Supreme Court has enabled widespread age verification mandates for adult websites and social media, raising concerns about free…

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Artificial Intelligence

AI-Designed Viruses & Hydrogen Industry Setbacks

AI has been used to design functional genetic sequences, including novel viral genomes that can replicate and destroy targeted bacteria,…

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Business

Insight Partners Warns Thousands Following Ransomware Attack

Insight Partners suffered a cybersecurity breach due to a sophisticated social engineering attack, exposing sensitive personal and financial data of…

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Newswire

DOGE Hearing on Weather Modification Fueled by Conspiracy Theories

A congressional hearing on weather modification amplified conspiracy theories, blending fringe beliefs with legislative discussions and proposed a vague bill…

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Business

Insight Partners Hit by Ransomware Attack, Exposing Staff and Investor Data

Insight Partners suffered a significant data breach due to a sophisticated cyberattack, compromising personal information of over 12,600 individuals. The…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla Settles Autopilot Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Tesla has confidentially settled a wrongful death lawsuit related to a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system, which was being…

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AI & Tech

AI Companionship Faces a Regulatory Crackdown

Regulatory scrutiny of AI companionship is intensifying in the U.S., with lawmakers focusing on safety and ethical concerns, especially for…

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BigTech Companies

Verizon Offers $20 California Broadband to Secure Merger Approval

Verizon has committed to offering two $20-per-month broadband plans for low-income households in California as part of its acquisition of…

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Artificial Intelligence

Meta Forms Super PAC to Thwart AI Rivals in Political Arena

Meta has established its own state-level super PAC in California, funded solely by the company, to influence AI policy and…

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Artificial Intelligence

AI Startup Figure Hits $39B Valuation in Major Funding Round

Figure, a humanoid robotics company, has secured a significant Series C funding round, achieving a $39 billion valuation and highlighting…

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BigTech Companies

NY May Require TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to Verify Users’ Ages

New York's SAFE For Kids Act proposes that social media platforms verify user ages and restrict minors' access to algorithm-driven…

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Artificial Intelligence

AI in Marketing: A Speed vs. Trust Divide

Marketing teams are increasingly adopting AI to boost content output and efficiency amid rising demands and budget constraints. Consumer skepticism…

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Automotive

The End of the EV Carpool Lane Perk: What You Need to Know

California is ending its long-standing perk allowing single-occupant EVs to use carpool lanes, following the federal government's decision not to…

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Newswire

California Bill Frees Renters from Landlord-ISP Monopolies

California has passed a bill allowing tenants to opt out of landlord-provided internet subscriptions, aiming to dismantle monopolistic practices and…

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Artificial Intelligence

Tesla Secures Nevada Permit to Test Robotaxi Fleet

Tesla has obtained a permit from Nevada to test autonomous vehicles on public roads, expanding its robotaxi operations beyond initial…

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AI & Tech

California Moves to Regulate AI Companion Chatbots

California is introducing the nation's first legal framework for AI companion chatbots, requiring safety features to protect young and vulnerable…

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Artificial Intelligence

FTC Demands AI Firms Disclose Chatbot Risks to Children

The FTC has issued a formal demand to seven major AI companies, including OpenAI and Meta, to disclose how their…

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AI & Tech

Sierra CEO: Why the AI Boom Echoes the Dotcom Era

The current AI investment surge resembles the dot-com boom, with potential for both failures and transformative successes like Amazon or…

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