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UK Govt Drops AI Copyright Opt-Out Plan

The UK government has reversed its plans to allow artificial intelligence (AI) firms to use copyrighted material without permission unless creators opted out. According to Daily Mail , the move follows a significant backlash from prominent artists, including Sir Elton John and Dua Lipa. Technology

Mar 18, 8:08 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

TechnologyAI

Gecko Robotics Wins $71M Navy Deal for AI Ship Inspections

Gecko Robotics has secured a $71 million contract with the U.S. Navy to deploy its artificial intelligence and robotics technology across 18 ships in the Pacific Fleet, according to multiple reports. The Pittsburgh-based company's wall-climbing robots, drones, and sensors will inspect ship structure

Mar 17, 10:04 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

4 articles from 4 publishers

TechnologyAI

Nvidia Unveils AI Advances at GTC Conference

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced significant advancements in AI technology at the company's annual GTC conference in San Jose on Monday. The event, dubbed the 'Super Bowl of AI,' focused on Nvidia's role in the future of computing and AI. Key announcements included new software tools for creating A

Mar 16, 6:18 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Legal

Jury Deliberates in Social Media Addiction Trial

Closing arguments concluded Thursday in a landmark trial in Los Angeles, where Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) and Google-owned YouTube face allegations that their platforms addicted children and harmed mental health. After about a month of testimony from addiction experts, therapists, platfo

Mar 13, 12:22 PM ET·2 min read

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Nvidia Focuses on AI Competition

Nvidia's annual developer conference, GTC, begins in San Jose with CEO Jensen Huang unveiling new products and partnerships aimed at solidifying the company's position as a leader in the AI chip market. The four-day event is crucial for Nvidia to reassure investors about its strategy of reinvesting

Mar 13, 8:07 AM ET·1 min read

6 articles from 3 publishers

Google Maps Adds AI Features in Major Overhaul

Google has announced a significant overhaul of its Maps app, integrating more artificial intelligence features to enhance user experience. The redesign, unveiled on Thursday, introduces two new AI-driven tools: Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation. The updates are powered by Google's Gemini technolo

Mar 12, 11:37 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Space

NASA Targets April 1 for Artemis II Moon Mission Launch

NASA is targeting April 1 for the launch of its Artemis II mission, marking humanity's first trip to the moon in over 50 years. The decision follows a critical pre-flight review and necessary repairs on the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts— Reid Wise

Mar 12, 7:18 PM ET·2 min read

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Gaming

Pokemon Pokopia Boosts Nintendo Switch 2 Sales

'Pokemon Pokopia,' a life-simulation spin-off game released on March 5th, has sold over 2.2 million copies in just four days since its launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 console. The game's popularity is helping offset concerns about the Switch 2's sales momentum and lack of high-profile games to drive

Mar 12, 8:37 AM ET·2 min read

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Cybersecurity

Pro-Iran Hackers Attack Stryker in Retaliatory Cyberattack

Medical device maker Stryker experienced a significant cyberattack by pro-Iranian hackers, causing widespread disruptions to its global network. The attack was claimed by the hacker group Handala in retaliation for the deadly strike on the Shajareh Tayyiba girls school in Minab, Iran. The 'wiper

Mar 11, 10:46 PM ET·3 min read

9 articles from 9 publishers

Legal

UK Regulators Demand Social Media Age Checks

Britain’s media and privacy regulators, Ofcom and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) , have demanded that major social media platforms strengthen age verification measures to keep children off their services. The regulators warned that companies are failing to enforce minimum age rules effe

Mar 11, 10:46 PM ET·3 min read

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Microsoft Supports Anthropic in AI Legal Battle

Microsoft has thrown its support behind artificial intelligence company Anthropic in a legal battle against the Trump administration after the Pentagon blacklisted the firm. The dispute stems from Anthropic's refusal to allow its Claude AI model to be used for autonomous lethal warfare and mass surv

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Meta Unveils Plans for In-House AI Chips

Meta Platforms has unveiled a roadmap for four new in-house AI chips, marking the company's latest move to expand its data centers and reduce reliance on third-party chip manufacturers. The new chips are part of Meta's Meta Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) program. The first chip, the MTI

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Meta Acquires AI Social Network Moltbook

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Moltbook , a social media platform designed for artificial intelligence agents to interact autonomously. The acquisition was announced on Tuesday, bringing Moltbook's co-founders Matt Schlicht and Ben Parr into Meta's Superintelligence

Mar 10, 3:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Cybersecurity

Signal Warns Users of Russia-Backed Hacking Campaign

Signal has issued a warning to users about a Russia-backed hacking campaign targeting high-profile individuals on the messaging platform. According to Dutch intelligence agencies, the campaign involves sophisticated phishing techniques aimed at obtaining account details and verification codes from g

Mar 10, 10:46 AM ET·2 min read

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Anthropic Sues Trump Administration Over Pentagon Blacklist

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, filed lawsuits on Monday against the Trump administration after being designated a 'supply chain risk' by the Pentagon. The designation came after Anthropic refused to allow unrestricted military use of its AI technology, particularly in autonomous weap

Mar 9, 6:43 PM ET·2 min read

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SocialMedia

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Steps Down

Jay Graber is stepping down as the CEO of Bluesky , transitioning to the role of chief innovation officer. The social media platform, which has grown to over 40 million users, announced that advisor Toni Schneider will take over as interim CEO. Graber, who led Bluesky since its inception in 2021, ci

Mar 9, 4:57 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Automotive

Zoox Expands Robotaxi Testing to Dallas and Phoenix

Zoox has started mapping the streets of Dallas, Texas , and Phoenix, Arizona , as a precursor to testing its autonomous vehicles in these two Sun Belt cities. The company announced on Monday that it had sent a small number of retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs to each city, where workers will drive

Mar 9, 11:19 AM ET·2 min read

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Legal

OpenAI Robotics Lead Resigns Over Pentagon AI Deal Concerns

Caitlin Kalinowski, a senior member of OpenAI's robotics team, has resigned over concerns about the company's recently announced partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). In social media posts explaining her decision, Kalinowski expressed worries that policy guardrails were not sufficie

Mar 8, 7:27 PM ET·2 min read

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Cybersecurity

Pentagon and FAA to Test Anti-Drone Laser System in New Mexico

The US Defense Department and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are set to conduct joint tests of an anti-drone laser system this weekend at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The operation, scheduled for March 7 and 8, follows recent incidents near the southern border that raised safety c

Mar 7, 10:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Legal

Meta Faces Legal Battles Over Social Media Platform Design's Impact on Youth Mental Health

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is currently embroiled in two significant legal battles that could reshape how social media companies design their platforms, particularly regarding youth mental health and safety. These trials are focused on the impact of platform design rather th

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·3 min read

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Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck's AI Postproduction Startup InterPositive

Netflix has acquired InterPositive , an artificial intelligence postproduction startup founded by actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. The acquisition aims to integrate AI tools into Netflix's content creation process, enhancing creative freedom without replacing human creativity. The deal was announ

Mar 6, 12:48 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Sophisticated Spyware Targeting Older iPhones

Cybersecurity experts have uncovered sophisticated spyware named 'Coruna' that targets older iPhones running iOS versions between 2019 and late 2023. The spyware can steal sensitive data by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Safari browser when users click on malicious links. The spyware, first ident

Mar 5, 10:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Software

Apple Unveils MacBook Neo, Its Most Affordable Laptop Yet

Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo , its cheapest-ever new laptop model, starting at $599. The device is designed to appeal to Windows and Chromebook users and runs on Apple's A18 Pro chip, typically used in iPhones. The launch event took place in New York City on Wednesday, with John Ternus, Appl

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·2 min read

9 articles from 5 publishers

ProductLaunch

Apple Unveils iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo

Apple has launched seven new devices this week, including the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo, both priced at $599. According to Daily Mail , these budget-friendly products are packed with features typically found in more high-end Apple devices. The iPhone 17e is Apple's latest 'budget' smartphone, off

Mar 5, 3:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Technology

UK Govt Drops AI Copyright Opt-Out Plan

Gecko Robotics Wins $71M Navy Deal for AI Ship Inspections