Diverse headlines covering tech (AI, robotics, space), politics (immigration, Vatican), and lifestyle, with no single overarching event.
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Diverse headlines covering tech (AI, robotics, space), politics (immigration, Vatican), and lifestyle, with no single overarching event.
Whoop offers advanced activity and sleep tracking via its bracelet-style trackers, popular among elite athletes. While expensive, it provides a gamified health experience. New users can get a one-month free trial of the Peak plan, which includes a pre-owned device. Various discounts are available for military, students, and through referrals.
The Trump administration's export control directive to Anthropic, forcing advanced AI models offline, highlights the "Wild West" era of US AI regulation. Negotiations remain stalled, with Anthropic disputing rule violations and the White House citing recklessness.
Google is discontinuing production of its Nest Mini and Nest Audio smart speakers following the launch of a new Google Home speaker. Existing devices will remain supported.
Meta's AI division is reportedly in disarray, with employees expressing frustration over menial tasks and lack of agency following a major reorg. Meanwhile, leaked documents revealed members of Peter Thiel's secretive 'Dialog' society, and Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly seeking a pardon from the Trump administration.
Kansas City is piloting facial recognition on public buses to identify banned riders or missing persons, sparking a debate over AI's safety benefits versus privacy costs. Despite state funding refusal and privacy concerns, the city plans to proceed with local and federal funds, with the technology provider, SafeSpace Global, ready to install cameras.
Apple is now permitting alternative app stores on iOS in Brazil, following an agreement with the CADE competition regulator. Developers will benefit from a lower 5% Core Technology Fee for in-app purchases on these third-party marketplaces, which require Apple approval and a 'Notarization' review process.
