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Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic CEO Fires Back at Trump Officials Over AI Fear-Mongering Claims

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei clarified the company's AI policy stance, emphasizing that AI should advance human progress and advocating for…

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Business

Deel Raises $300M, Hits $17.3B Valuation

Deel raised $300 million in Series E funding, reaching a $17.3 billion valuation, with investments led by Ribbit Capital and…

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Automotive

Tesla’s Door Handle Redesign: Why It’s a Major Challenge

Tesla's retractable door handles, once a symbol of innovation, are under investigation by the NHTSA due to numerous complaints about…

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Newswire

Starlink In-Flight Wi-Fi Expands to Satellite Operators

SpaceX's Starlink is expanding to provide internet connectivity for satellites in low-Earth orbit, enhancing space-based communications infrastructure. The Polaris Dawn…

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AI & Tech

Gemini 2.5: Advanced Web & Android Use Now in Preview

Google has launched the Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model, enabling automated control of web browsers and Android interfaces through a…

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AI & Tech

Your ChatGPT Secrets Aren’t Safe

On August 28th, vandals caused extensive damage to 17 vehicles at a Missouri university, leading to tens of thousands in…

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AI & Tech

Nonprofits that challenged OpenAI were hit with subpoenas

Tyler Johnston's nonprofit, The Midas Project, faced legal action from OpenAI after publishing a report and open letter questioning the…

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Automotive

Ford Mustang Mach-E GT California Special: A Modern Classic

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is achieving strong sales, surpassing gasoline models even without the federal EV tax credit, and Ford…

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Artificial Intelligence

FTC Removes AI Blog Posts From Lina Khan Era

The US Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts from the Lina Khan era that discussed AI policy, open-weight models,…

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Artificial Intelligence

The Man Betting His Fortune on AI and Bill Belichick

UNC-Chapel Hill is making AI the central pillar of its future strategy under Chancellor Lee Roberts, who emphasizes that graduates…

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BigTech Companies

California Uber, Lyft Drivers Win Right to Unionize

California has passed a law allowing hundreds of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize, granting them collective bargaining…

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Artificial Intelligence

Silicon Valley’s AI Moves Alarm Safety Experts

Silicon Valley figures have accused AI safety groups of having hidden agendas, sparking debate and criticism from the safety community,…

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BigTech Companies

California’s Rental Fee Law Sparks ISP Backlash

A new California law effective January 1 allows tenants to decline bundled internet services in their leases without penalty, aiming…

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Business

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Awaits Customer Demand for California Launch

The Department of the Air Force has authorized SpaceX to conduct up to 100 missions per year from Vandenberg Space…

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BigTech Companies

Steve Jobs to Grace New $1 Commemorative Coin

The United States Mint is releasing a commemorative one-dollar coin in 2026 featuring Steve Jobs, depicting him seated in his…

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Artificial Intelligence

New Road Safety Group Takes Aim at Self-Driving Cars

SAVE-US is advocating for stricter autonomous vehicle regulations, focusing on Tesla as a key example of inadequate safety oversight and…

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Artificial Intelligence

The Download: Aging Clocks & Fixing the Internet

California has enacted a law holding AI companies accountable for chatbot safety and requiring notifications to young users, alongside new…

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Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Sent Police to AI Regulation Critic’s Home

OpenAI is accused of sending a sheriff's deputy to serve a personal subpoena to lawyer Nathan Calvin, seeking his private…

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Newswire

Silent Sound: The Next Frontier in Wildfire Defense

Sonic Fire Tech has developed an acoustic fire suppression system using infrasound, which is inaudible to humans and can extinguish…

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AI & Tech

Sovereign AI: The New US-China Tech War Battlefield

Sovereign AI refers to national efforts to build and control AI infrastructure to align with domestic laws and strategic interests,…

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