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Jury Finds Meta and Google Liable in Social Media Addiction Trial

A California jury has found Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube liable for creating products that led to harmful addiction behavior among young users. The landmark decision, delivered on March 25 in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations against social media companies. The

Mar 25, 12:31 AM ET Est. Read: 4 Mins

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China's OpenClaw Craze Sweeps Nation

China is experiencing a surge in the adoption of OpenClaw , an open-source AI agent developed by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger. The technology has captivated people across various demographics, from retirees seeking side income to tech firms exploring new revenue streams. Major Chinese tech

Mar 21, 12:12 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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U.S. Seizes Domains of Iran-Linked Hacking Group

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seized four domains linked to Handala , an Iranian government-backed hacking group, following a March 11 cyberattack on Michigan-based medical device maker Stryker. The FBI took down websites used by Handala to claim responsibility for the attack and share sensit

Mar 20, 6:43 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Automotive

NHTSA Rejects Recall for Tesla's One-Pedal Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has rejected a petition seeking a sweeping recall of about 2.26 million Tesla vehicles, stating that it found no evidence of a safety-related defect linked to one-pedal driving and potential unintended acceleration. According to NHTSA, the a

Mar 20, 1:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Space

NASA Moves Artemis II Rocket to Pad for April Moon Mission

NASA has begun transporting its towering Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, setting the stage for a planned April 1 mission to fly astronauts around the moon. Engineers started the 4-mile journey from the Vehicle Assembly Build

Mar 20, 6:23 AM ET·2 min read

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US Govt Calls Anthropic AI Risk

The US government has designated artificial intelligence company Anthropic an "unacceptable risk" to military supply chains, according to court documents. The decision comes after months of negotiations between Anthropic and the Pentagon that ended in an impasse over the use of AI for autonomous wea

Mar 19, 8:59 AM ET·2 min read

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Defense

Prince Backs Ukrainian Drone Tech for US Military

Erik Prince, the founder of private military firm Blackwater, is backing a Ukrainian drone technology company to sell its products to the U.S. military. According to Reuters and CBS News, Prince joined the board of Swarmer, a Ukrainian drone software firm that recently raised $15 million in a Nasdaq

Mar 19, 8:59 AM ET·2 min read

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Cybersecurity

Researchers Find iPhone Spyware Targeting Millions

Researchers have uncovered a powerful software exploit called Darksword that can penetrate and steal information from potentially hundreds of millions of Apple iPhones. According to TimesLIVE , Reuters , and Sky News , the malware was planted on dozens of Ukrainian websites in recent weeks. The disc

Mar 19, 7:20 AM ET·1 min read

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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·2 min read

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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·1 min read

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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·2 min read

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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