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A new report from Reuters has shed light on how Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is employing tech in its processes, including the alleged use of artificial intelligence to monitor communications. The initiative is said to be keeping an eye out for chatter that's considered hostile toward Musk or President Donald Trump.
Some managers at the Environmental Protection Agency have reportedly been told that DOGE is deploying AI to monitor communication apps and software such as the widely u
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Two stars of the popular Netflix reality dating show Love on the Spectrum said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial comments about autism couldn’t be further from their reality — and they have the potential to do tremendous damage to the community. Last month, Kennedy ignited a furor when he said that “autism destroys families” and […] Read more ›
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The votes are in and residents of a small swath of southern Texas are in favor of Starbase becoming a real city. The newly-designated city is home to SpaceX and many of its employees, and it’s where Elon Musk’s company builds rocket engines, launches spacecraft and manufactures other space-related tech. According to the final vote tally, 212 residents voted in favor of incorporating as Starbase, while six voted against the... Read more ›
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In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked funding from universities. The shockwaves will be felt worldwide. Read more ›
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Cue a new batch of “Half-Life 3 confirmed” memes. The latest rumor surrounding Valve’s long-awaited next installment in the Half-Life series claims that the game is currently “playable, end-to-end” and could even be announced in the summer, followed by a release in winter of this year. The speculation comes from Tyler McVicker, who’s known for reporting on Valve rumors, during his latest Q&A livestream. According to McVicker, the game is... Read more ›
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You can expect to see a lot of "We got xxx before GTA VI" memes in the coming days, because Rockstar Games has announced that it's pushing back the long-anticipated game's release. In a statement, the developer said that Grand Theft Auto VI is now set for release on May 26, 2026. Last year, the company said that the game will be available sometime this year, but it will now... Read more ›
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The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined TikTok owner ByteDance €530 million ($602 million) for breaching the European Union's privacy laws. The regulator said TikTok sent European user data to China without being able to guarantee that the information was safe from government surveillance. It was reported last month that the DPC was going to slap TikTok with such a fine — the third-largest ever for a General Data... Read more ›
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Microsoft is dramatically increasing the price of the Xbox Series X and Series S, as well as new games and peripherals. As of today, the Series S will start at $380, up from $300, while the Series X will begin at $550, a $100 increase from its previous price. Additionally, Microsoft says beginning this holiday season "some" new first-party games will release at $80. "We understand that these changes are... Read more ›
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The knock-on effects continue for Apple after a blistering ruling from a federal judge earlier this week that ordered the company to stop collecting fees for purchases made outside the App Store. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple was using loopholes to circumvent her own ruling against the company from 2021. Companies are wasting no time streamlining payments outside of Apple’s walled garden, and Spotify is the latest to... Read more ›
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A group of researchers covertly ran a months-long "unauthorized" experiment in one of Reddit’s most popular communities using AI-generated comments to test the persuasiveness of large language models. The experiment, which was revealed over the weekend by moderators of r/changemyview, is described by Reddit mods as “psychological manipulation” of unsuspecting users. “The CMV Mod Team needs to inform the CMV community about an unauthorized experiment conducted by researchers from the... Read more ›
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The BBC announced a new addition to its Maestro series of masterclasses, featuring its first posthumous teacher, Agatha Christie, presenting her writing tips in 4K video. The best-selling author of literature in human history teaches an 11-lesson course on writing mysteries, and the BBC seems very aware of the issues circling AI, which provokes a mix of intrigue and, honestly, wariness. Christie, who died in 1976, has had her likeness... Read more ›
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Nothing sub-brand CMF just announced several new products, including a refresh of its flagship smartphone. The Phone Pro 2 looks to be an improvement over its predecessor in every major way. The company says it's the lightest and slimmest smartphone it has ever designed. It’s 7.8mm thin and weighs 6.5 ounces. That may make it the lightest phone Nothing has ever made, but the iPhone 16, for instance, is just... Read more ›
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