Meta’s removal of end-to-end encryption from Instagram direct messages, completed by May 8, 2026, can be read in two very different ways — as the beginning of a period of …
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How Google’s AI Medical Crowdsourcing Feature Went From Big Launch to Silent Shutdown
by admin477351In March of last year, Google announced an AI-powered feature designed to connect health searchers with advice from real people sharing their experiences online. Just months later, that feature …
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Microsoft’s Filing Gives Anthropic a Powerful Ally as AI Safety Showdown Moves Into Federal Courts
by admin477351Anthropic has gained a powerful ally in its AI safety showdown with the Pentagon, with Microsoft filing a supporting amicus brief in a San Francisco federal court that calls for …
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Mississippi regulators have officially authorized Elon Musk’s xAI to expand its on-site power generation with 41 methane gas turbines. The permit was granted by the MDEQ on Tuesday, following a …
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Pentagon Pivots to OpenAI Following High-Stakes Clash Over Autonomous Weapon Restrictions
by admin477351The future of autonomous warfare is at the center of a major reshuffling in Washington. OpenAI has secured a massive contract to provide AI to the Pentagon, filling the role …
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The decision by Nvidia to invest $30 billion in OpenAI’s next funding round for equity — rather than as part of a chip-buying arrangement — tells us something important about …
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Anthropic, creator of the Claude chatbot, has successfully raised $30 billion in new funding, establishing a corporate valuation of $380 billion. This represents more than a doubling from the company’s …
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WhatsApp has launched a groundbreaking security feature providing comprehensive protection against advanced cyber threats. Strict Account Settings offers multiple layers of defense through a remarkably simple one-click activation, democratizing access …
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Analysis of artificial intelligence’s labor market effects must distinguish between immediate disruptions and longer-term transformations. While near-term impacts include specific job eliminations and enhancements, longer-term effects may involve fundamental restructuring …
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The widely popular video-sharing platform TikTok has finalized an ownership restructuring that establishes a majority American-owned entity, successfully avoiding removal from US app stores and hosting services. The announcement Thursday …