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Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek disrupted Silicon Valley with the release of cheaply developed AI models that compete with flagship offerings from OpenAI — but the ChatGPT maker suspects they were built upon OpenAI data. OpenAI and Microsoft are investigating whether the Chinese rival used OpenAI’s API to integrate OpenAI’s AI models into DeepSeek’s own models, according […]
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At least eight ongoing lawsuits related to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s alleged access to sensitive data hinge on the Watergate-inspired Privacy Act of 1974. But it’s not airtight. Read more ›
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Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US Doge Service employees can't get a straight answer about who is. Read more ›
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Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as well as at-will workers. Read more ›
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As Elon Musk has rampaged around the federal government for four weeks, canceling contracts and dismantling whole departments, he’s claimed all the actions of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) were “maximally transparent.” Yet there’s been nothing transparent about the details of Musk’s actual job in the administration, which has been a murky mystery that’s […] Read more ›
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Musk doesn't have any "actual or formal authority" and isn't technically DOGE's leader, either Read more ›
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US District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected a bid by a group of state AGs to block DOGE from accessing federal data systems. Read more ›
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As workforce cuts hit states across the country, some GOP senators are beginning to speak out against DOGE. Read more ›
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The Philippine Mars' final flight ended in Lake Pleasant, Arizona, where the aircraft will be displayed. See photos of the WWII-era flying boat. Read more ›
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A former airline captain said it appears that the plane's right landing gear collapsed within seconds of touching down in Toronto on Monday. Read more ›
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The highly contagious virus has infected dozens of people so far, if not more, leaving at least 13 hospitalized. Read more ›
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The US government may destroy more than 160 million COVID-19 tests. Here's how to claim your free at-home kits before they're gone. Read more ›
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Over the years, Apple has switched from an aluminum frame to a stainless steel frame to a titanium frame for its highest-end iPhones. And now, it has been rumored that Apple will go back to using aluminum for three out of four iPhone 17 models. In an investor note with research firm GF Securities, obtained by MacRumors this week, Apple supply chain analyst Jeff Pu said the iPhone 17, iPhone... Read more ›
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A dark and painful day at a space agency that brings so much light and joy to the world. Read more ›
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Internal documents reveal Elon Musk's xAI startup employed Marko Elez, who resigned from DOGE after being linked to inflammatory social media posts. Read more ›
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It was unclear if any money was exchanged between Davis and Milei's inner circle in advance of Libra's launch. Read more ›
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Humane is selling “key AI capabilities” to HP for $116 million and will stop selling AI Pin, the company announced today. AI Pins that have already been purchased will continue to function normally until 3PM ET on February 28th, Humane says in a support document. After that date, Pins will “no longer connect to Humane’s […] Read more ›
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The FDA previously found Musk's company was engaging in "objectionable conditions or practices." Read more ›
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A team from Elon Musk’s SpaceX is visiting the Air Traffic Control Command Center in Virginia Monday to help overhaul the system in the wake of last month’s deadly air disaster in Washington, DC, US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced. The news comes after CNN reported that the Federal Aviation Administration fired hundreds of […] Read more ›
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The DOGE website created to document how Elon Musk’s team is eviscerating the US federal government is wide open for anyone to edit. This is the same DOGE organization that has gained unprecedented access to sensitive US financial systems with data on millions of Americans. Two web development experts reported the security flaw to 404Media […] Read more ›
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Violent metaphors abound for whatâs happening in Washington: Elon Musk and his allies have taken a âslash-and-burnâ approach to the government and a âsledgehammerâ to government institutions, doing away with supposed waste and excess while leaving the fundamental structure intact. All of this is being done with the stated goal of ridding the federal workforce […] Read more ›
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X users are currently unable to post links to Signal.me, which are used to quickly and securely send direct messages to Signal users. A variety of failure notifications are being reported when X users attempt to post Signal links on the platform, some of which identify the blocked message as containing spam, harmful content, or […] Read more ›
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now President Donald Trump’s new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) following a Senate confirmation vote. As head of the HHS, Kennedy will oversee agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. While Kennedy has said that he is […] Read more ›
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Two bills were introduced in the Senate that, if enacted, would dramatically increase the price for most electric vehicles. The first bill, sponsored by Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), would eliminate the $7,500 EV tax credit, while a second one from Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) would impose a $1,000 tax on the purchase of any new […] Read more ›
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President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered federal agencies like the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to add disclaimers railing against “gender ideology” to pages restored by a recent court order, The Washington Post reported. The notice reads: Per a court order, HHS is required to restore this website […] Read more ›
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Honda and Nissan have announced they are calling off a $60 billion plan to merge their two companies. The pair were in talks for just over a month trying to join forces, a plan that was especially important for Nissan, since it reportedly would only survive another year due to nosediving profits. The merger could […] Read more ›
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Protestors are planning more demonstrations outside Tesla showrooms nationwide this weekend, as Elon Musk’s polarizing behavior and political activities within the Trump administration continue to have negative side effects on his electric car business. The protests are being advertised on BlueSky under the tags “Tesla Takeover” and “Tesla Takedown,” similar to demonstrations held last weekend. […] Read more ›
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As Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have sought to gut and remake the federal government to their liking, federal workers have changed how they communicate with one another and with friends. They have locked down communication channels, migrated to new platforms, and what was once skepticism has grown into deep distrust — not just […] Read more ›
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