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China Slows Down Self-Driving Car Plans After Deadly Accident

Due to safety concerns after a fatal crash, China is delaying its plans to broadly implement self-driving cars. Automakers face stricter rules and limited testing zones.

posted on 12/24/2025
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AI Job Theft? Not So Fast: The Real Reasons Behind Layoffs

Despite the hype, AI is a minor factor in recent job losses. Restructuring and economic factors are bigger culprits.

posted on 12/24/2025
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Authors Launch New Lawsuit Against AI Giants Over Copyright Infringement

A new lawsuit accuses major AI firms of training their models on pirated books. Authors feel existing settlements don't hold AI companies accountable.

posted on 12/24/2025
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Apple Fined $116 Million in Italy Over App Tracking Transparency Policy

Italy's antitrust regulator fines Apple $116 million for its App Tracking Transparency policy, deeming it excessively burdensome for third-party developers.

posted on 12/23/2025
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US Bans Import of New Foreign-Made Drones & Components: National Security Concerns

The FCC prohibits importing foreign-made drones and components due to national security risks. Existing drones are exempt, but new models face scrutiny.

posted on 12/23/2025
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Alphabet Acquires Intersect for $4.75B Amid Data Center Boom

Alphabet buys Intersect for billions to expand data center capacity. The deal sparks debate about energy consumption, costs, and public health risks related to data center growth.

posted on 12/23/2025
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Science Predictions for 2026: Tech, Medicine, and Environment

A peek into 2026, highlighting anticipated advancements in quantum computing, medical treatments, environmental policies, and gene-editing technologies like CRISPR.

posted on 12/23/2025
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Pentagon Supercharges AI Arsenal with Grok-Based Systems for Enhanced Intel

The U.S. military adds Grok-derived AI to its arsenal, integrated into GenAI.mil alongside Google's Gemini, for handling sensitive info and real-time global insights. Is this really revolutionary?

posted on 12/23/2025
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Smart Home Fail: When AI Can't Even Make Coffee in 2025

Generative AI promised to simplify our smart homes, but in 2025, even basic tasks like brewing coffee are proving to be a frustrating challenge.

posted on 12/23/2025
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Nebula Awards Completely Ban AI Use in Nominated Works

The Nebula Awards have updated their policy to ban the use of AI in nominated works, ensuring human creativity is valued.

posted on 12/21/2025
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New York Enacts AI Safety Law: Transparency and Oversight Incoming

New York Governor signs the RAISE Act, mandating AI transparency and creating an oversight office, marking a key step in AI regulation.

posted on 12/21/2025
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Visa Delays: Google and Apple Warn Employees About International Travel

Google and Apple are reportedly warning employees who need visas to avoid international travel due to longer processing times and stricter vetting.

posted on 12/21/2025