Families with rare gene mutations that cause Alzheimer's in middle age are giving scientists a unique window on the disease, and a quick way to test potential treatments.
General Intuition CEO Pim de Witte believes embodied AI will adopt a foundation model approach, similar to NLP. The company raised $320M at a $2.3B valuation for its model trained on video game data, capable of powering robots with minimal real-world data.
SpaceXAI has launched Grok 4.5, a new AI model emphasizing "workhorse" capabilities in coding, office tasks, and research. The company claims "twice greater token efficiency" compared to competitors, potentially lowering costs for users. Elon Musk compared it to Anthropic's Opus model, noting Grok 4.5 is faster and cheaper.
Roost, a 'slow-cial' app, uses virtual birds to deliver messages, contrasting with instant communication. It gained viral popularity, growing from 10,000 to 300,000 users, praised for its wholesome and intentional communication.
Supreme Court justices' annual financial reports show significant income from book deals, guest professorships, and gifts. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson led in book earnings, while others reported income from teaching and travel reimbursements. The reports offer insights but not a complete picture of their wealth.
Google's Android Bench, a benchmark for evaluating LLM performance in Android app development, has been updated with new models and a new framework. While Claude Fable 5 leads in accuracy, Gemini models lag behind competitors, raising concerns for Google as it shifts towards agentic development.
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold federal funding from states and warning election officials of arrest if they don't remove noncitizens from voter rolls. This action, seen by critics as an attempt to interfere with elections and undermine confidence, comes ahead of crucial midterm elections.
