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Ex-Meta Worker Investigated for Downloading 30K Private Facebook Images

A former Meta employee in London is under criminal investigation for allegedly downloading approximately 30,000 private Facebook images. The engineer, who worked at the social media company, is suspected of designing a program to access these pictures while avoiding internal security checks. Accordi

Apr 7, 2:43 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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TechnologyAI

Broadcom Signs AI Chip Deals with Google, Anthropic

Broadcom announced on Monday that it had signed long-term agreements with Google and Anthropic to develop custom artificial intelligence chips. The deal with Google spans through 2031, focusing on future generations of AI chips and other components for next-generation AI racks according to Reuters.

Apr 7, 2:47 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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TechnologySpace

Planet Labs to Indefinitely Withhold Iran War Images

Planet Labs announced it will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the Middle East conflict region to comply with a request from the U.S. government. The California-based satellite imaging firm notified customers via email that this restriction expands upon a 14-day delay imposed last month, wh

Apr 5, 2:02 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Space

Artemis II Launches First Lunar Crew Since 1972

NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday evening, marking humanity's first lunar voyage with astronauts since the Apollo 17 mission in December 1972. The crew consists of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian

Apr 2, 7:55 PM ET·2 min read

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Software

Google Allows Users to Change Gmail Addresses

Google has announced that users can now change their Gmail usernames, allowing them to update outdated or unprofessional email addresses. According to HuffPost , this feature is rolling out first to U.S. users and will gradually become available globally. The new setting enables users to change the

Apr 2, 4:05 PM ET·2 min read

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Apple Marks Milestone Amid AI Challenges

Apple is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, marking a significant milestone for the tech giant that began as a scrappy startup in Steve Jobs' garage. Founded on April 1, 1976, by Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple has grown into one of the world's most valuable companies, with a market value sur

Apr 1, 6:55 AM ET·2 min read

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AutonomousVehicles

Baidu Robotaxis Stall in Wuhan Due to System Failure

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis experienced a widespread outage in Wuhan, China, due to a system failure, according to reports from The Guardian , TimesLIVE , Reuters , and CNBC . The incident occurred late on Tuesday when multiple vehicles stopped mid-traffic, causing disruptions but no injuries. Polic

Apr 1, 4:56 AM ET·2 min read

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Space

Artemis II Crew Breaks Apollo Record

The Artemis II mission has made history as its four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch of NASA, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen—broke Apollo 13's record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans. The crew entered the lunar sphere of influence, wher

Mar 30, 7:27 AM ET·4 min read

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Legal

UK Trials Social Media Bans for Teens Amid Policy Debate

The UK government has launched a six-week pilot program involving 300 teenagers aged 13 to 17 to test various social media restrictions, including bans, overnight curfews, and daily time limits. The trial aims to assess the impact of these measures on young people's schoolwork, sleep patterns, and f

Mar 27, 4:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Legal

Apple Rolls Out Age Checks for UK iPhone Users

Apple has launched age verification checks in the UK that require iPhone users to prove they are adults to access certain services, including 18+ apps. According to Daily Mail , users will see a prompt to confirm their age when creating a new Apple Account or using specific services. The move aligns

Mar 27, 4:11 PM ET·2 min read

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Melania Trump Introduces Robot at AI Education Summit

First Lady Melania Trump introduced Figure 03, a humanoid robot, at the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit held at the White House. The event, which concluded on Wednesday, March 25, focused on empowering children through education and technology, including artificial intelligence

Mar 26, 3:03 AM ET·2 min read

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Sanders & Ocasio-Cortez Propose AI Data Center Moratorium

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) introduced legislation on Wednesday proposing a federal moratorium on new AI data centers until national safeguards are established. The bill aims to protect workers' livelihoods, civil liberties, and the environment fr

Mar 26, 12:48 AM ET·3 min read

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Legal

Supreme Court Sides with Cox in Music Piracy Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously ruled in favor of internet service provider Cox Communications in its long-running copyright dispute with major record labels over illegal music downloads by customers. The justices determined that Cox bears no liability for the copyright violations committed b

Mar 25, 2:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Internet

Namibia Rejects Starlink Licence Application

Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services, according to multiple reports. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) announced the decision without giving reasons but noted that Starlink's Namibian subsidiary d

Mar 25, 12:31 AM ET·1 min read

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OpenAI Shuts Down Sora Amid Business Shift

OpenAI has announced the shutdown of its Sora text-to-video tool, just six months after its launch. The move marks a significant pivot away from consumer-facing AI products toward business tools ahead of a potential stock market debut. The San Francisco-based company did not disclose specific reason

Mar 25, 12:31 AM ET·2 min read

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Judge Blocks Pentagon's Anthropic Ban

A federal judge in San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Pentagon from designating Anthropic , an artificial intelligence company, as a 'supply chain risk' and halting President Donald Trump's directive ordering all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's Claude AI models. T

Mar 25, 12:31 AM ET·2 min read

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Legal

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·4 min read

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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·2 min read

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Cybersecurity

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·1 min read

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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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Technology

Ex-Meta Worker Investigated for Downloading 30K Private Facebook Images

Broadcom Signs AI Chip Deals with Google, Anthropic