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Trump suggests he could be ‘arbitrator’ in DoJ anti-fraud whistleblower scheme
Trump suggested he would personally arbitrate disputes over compensation in a new Justice Department anti-fraud whistleblower program offering up to $30,000 for tips leading to criminal convictions.
ADL condemns Trump’s antisemitic slur but fails to mention him by name
The Anti-Defamation League condemned use of the term ‘shylock’ as antisemitic Tuesday but did not name Donald Trump, who had used the slur during a Monday campaign rally.
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar roof tiles offer aesthetic benefits over traditional panels but face challenges in cost, efficiency, and installation complexity, with Tesla’s recent market exit reshaping the industry landscape.
From BJ’s to Lululemon, retailers are trimming assortments to boost business
Retailers including Dollar General, Under Armour, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Lululemon are reducing product selections to boost profitability amid consumer spending pressures and excess inventory challenges.
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OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI announced it used roughly 10,000 AI agents to solve a 90-year-old mathematical problem in 88 hours, though the claim faces scrutiny over work-sharing practices and remains unverified.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, including 112 critical flaws, as the security industry accelerates efforts ahead of anticipated AI-assisted attacks.
Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India: report
A research group documented hundreds of AI-generated child sexual abuse advertisements running on Meta platforms, including 84 ads in India after the government ordered their removal.
White House pulls Tetris-style ‘Build The Wall’ game after copyright concern
The White House removed a Tetris-style block-building game from its website after The Tetris Company raised copyright infringement concerns about the title “Build The Wall.”
Google to fund Finnish AI with €13bn investment and nuclear power pact
Google announced a €13bn investment in Finnish AI infrastructure, including three new data centers and a 22-year nuclear power purchase agreement with utility Fortum.
Lawmakers blast AI companies after researcher warns of human extinction by 2030
Lawmakers denounced AI companies following Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon’s warning that artificial intelligence could cause human extinction by 2030, with senators from both parties calling for stronger regulation.
Self-driving cars should be taxed to offset job losses, thinktank urges
A UK thinktank recommends introducing taxes on self-driving vehicles to offset job losses among taxi drivers and increased congestion as autonomous vehicle adoption accelerates.
Matt Mullenweg returns as Automattic CEO two days after getting booted
Matt Mullenweg has been reinstated as CEO of Automattic after a two-day paid leave, with the board reversing its earlier decision to place him on leave and appoint CFO Mark Davies as interim CEO.
Deepfakes are wrecking influencers’ credibility, one fake ad at a time
Influencers face a growing threat from deepfake advertisements using their likenesses without permission, damaging their credibility and brand value as AI makes impersonation easier and more convincing.
Trump is giving data centers a pass to pollute
Trump’s administration is rolling back environmental regulations to accelerate AI data center construction, raising health risks according to former EPA officials who released a critical report this week.
LG responds to TV spying allegations
LG denies allegations that its TVs continuously record and transmit user conversations, claiming wake-word detection is processed locally and data collection features are optional.
Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal
Following a major power outage in Spain and Portugal, industrial firms are rapidly investing in battery storage systems to protect operations from future disruptions and power cuts.