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You can now download the source code that sparked the AI boom

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica · 03/24/2025 18:14 EDT

CHM releases code for 2012 AlexNet breakthrough that proved "deep learning" could work. Read more ›

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After borking my Pixel 4a battery, Google borks me, too

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Nate Anderson @ Ars Technica · 03/24/2025 17:01 EDT

The devil is in the details. Read more ›

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Trump administration accidentally texted secret bombing plans to a reporter

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica 1 place · 03/24/2025 16:43 EDT

"Shocking recklessness" in leak of detailed Yemen bombing plan in Signal chat. Read more ›

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Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons?

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Matt Lanza, The Eyewall @ Ars Technica · 03/24/2025 13:31 EDT

Most of the time, not a big deal. But in critical times, the losses will be felt. Read more ›

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Current SEC chair cast only vote against suing Elon Musk, report says

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica · 03/24/2025 13:19 EDT

SEC case over late disclosure of Twitter stock buy still moving ahead, for now. Read more ›

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How a nephew’s CD burner inspired early Valve to embrace DRM

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Kyle Orland @ Ars Technica · 03/24/2025 13:16 EDT

Valve's Harrington: Unchecked CD duplication "put our entire business model at risk." Read more ›

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“MyTerms” wants to become the new way we dictate our privacy on the web

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Kevin Purdy @ Ars Technica · 03/24/2025 13:06 EDT

It's not a "do not track" request, it's a set of terms you demand from sites. Read more ›

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Oops: Google says it might have deleted your Maps Timeline data

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 03/24/2025 12:56 EDT

Google Maps switched to local-only Timeline storage in December. Read more ›

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Did Red Bull build an undriveable car? Questions from the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Jonathan M. Gitlin @ Ars Technica · 03/24/2025 12:46 EDT

F1 reminds us it's entertainment, not just engineering and sport. Read more ›

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Genetic testing company 23andMe declares bankruptcy

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John Timmer @ Ars Technica 3 place · 03/24/2025 10:55 EDT

Former CEO wants to buy it, but the fate of its customers' genetic data is unclear. Read more ›

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The 2025 Cadillac Optiq: Sensibly sized and improves on the Equinox EV

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Michael Teo Van Runkle @ Ars Technica · 03/24/2025 08:00 EDT

The AWD Optiq is quite competitive in the sub-$60,000 EV crossover segment. Read more ›

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Can we make AI less power-hungry? These researchers are working on it.

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Jacek Krywko @ Ars Technica · 03/24/2025 07:00 EDT

As demand surges, figuring out the performance of proprietary models is half the battle. Read more ›

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David Blaine shows his hand in Do Not Attempt

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Jennifer Ouellette @ Ars Technica · 03/23/2025 16:17 EDT

NatGeo docuseries follows Blaine around the world to learn the secrets of ordinary people doing remarkable feats. Read more ›

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This launcher is about to displace the V-2 as Germany’s largest rocket

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Stephen Clark @ Ars Technica · 03/23/2025 12:06 EDT

Isar Aerospace's first Spectrum rocket will launch from Andøya Spaceport in Norway. Read more ›

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Trump administration’s blockchain plan for USAID is a real head-scratcher

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Vittoria Elliott, wired.com @ Ars Technica 2 place · 03/23/2025 07:05 EDT

Whatever happens to USAID, it will apparently "leverage blockchain technology." Read more ›

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Sometimes, it’s the little tech annoyances that sting the most

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Nate Anderson @ Ars Technica 1 place · 03/22/2025 07:07 EDT

macOS wouldn't remember mouse settings? This means war! Read more ›

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Measles arrives in Kansas, spreads quickly in undervaccinated counties

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Beth Mole @ Ars Technica 2 place · 03/21/2025 17:53 EDT

Since a single case last week, at least 9 more have been reported with more pending. Read more ›

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Cloudflare turns AI against itself with endless maze of irrelevant facts

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Benj Edwards @ Ars Technica 3 place · 03/21/2025 17:14 EDT

New approach punishes AI companies that ignore "no crawl" directives. Read more ›

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California bill would force ISPs to offer 100Mbps plans for $15 a month

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Jon Brodkin @ Ars Technica 3 place · 03/21/2025 16:46 EDT

Like New York law, Calif. bill demands cheap plans for people with low incomes. Read more ›

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Italy demands Google poison DNS under strict Piracy Shield law

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Ryan Whitwam @ Ars Technica · 03/21/2025 15:52 EDT

A lawsuit claims Google has not blocked football streams as required in Italy. Read more ›

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