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How the US military is learning to fight everyone's new weapons
The war on terror taught the U.S. to fight individual terrorists, which left the military behind rival nations on the tech front, experts say.
Microsoft president: AI faces fewer safety requirements than milk, washing machines
Microsoft President Brad Smith says AI has fewer safety requirements than milk and washing machines, arguing in a BBC interview released Sunday that self-regulation is not "sufficient any longer." Smith acknowledged…
Most in new poll oppose bets on elections
Most Americans regardless of party oppose betting on election results through prediction markets such as Kalshi or Polymarket, according to a new survey. A Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Monday, found that 60 percent of…
Robots under attack
Food delivery robots have been kicked, beaten and tipped over. They have touched a nerve for many Americans who are concerned about AI technology.
Is your home ready for 45 connected devices? This family has over 120
From work calls and gaming, to smart lights and security cameras, the average home is getting busier online. Here’s how to keep up without becoming the household IT expert.
Apple’s big question: will customers rush to buy its $3500 foldable phone?
The answer to the question on everyone’s lips is hugely important to Apple, now and in the future.
Philadelphia police receive false homicide tip from Anthropic AI model
Anthropic’s artificial intelligence model submitted a false homicide tip to the Philadelphia Police Department in July, the company disclosed Friday. The AI firm said its Claude Haiku 4.5 model filled out a form on a…
Kalshi investigating suspicious bets tied to White house press secretary pick: Report
Prediction market Kalshi has opened an investigation into suspicious bets related to President Trump’s selection of his next press secretary, The Wall Street Journal reported. The company said that it was looking into…
‘I never gave consent’: The Australians being replaced with copies of themselves
High-flying executives from across the world jetted in to the AI inquiry but the most startling revelations came from ordinary Australians.
Southwest Airlines says 'brief' system outage affected boarding, checked bags
Southwest confirmed the news shortly after travelers began to report delays on Friday morning.
