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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.
Claude, Codex, and Hermes installed unowned code inside corporate networks
Researchers found over 100 websites with misconfigured files containing install commands pointing to non-existent code packages, leading AI agents including Claude and Codex to automatically execute unverified instructions within corporate networks.
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The UK’s medicines regulator has released 44 recommendations for new AI regulations in healthcare as artificial intelligence use in the NHS rises, emphasizing patient transparency and continuous product monitoring.
Volvo XC40 PHEV is back with a new look, better sensors, and Gemini AI
Volvo is relaunching its plug-in hybrid XC40 with updated styling, Google’s Gemini AI integration, and enhanced safety sensors after discontinuing the model approximately three years ago.
Xbox picks up Kojima’s Physint after PlayStation dropped it
Xbox will publish Physint, an upcoming game from Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, after PlayStation canceled the project following an unexpected June termination notice.
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale
A data breach affecting over 153 million driver’s licenses has exposed high-resolution scans available on the dark web, according to a report. The FBI is investigating the incident, which may involve a third-party ID scanning service used by car rental and other businesses.
London’s first self-driving taxis for hire hit the streets
London’s first self-driving taxis launched on the Uber app, though only 15 Wayve vehicles are initially available, each still requiring a licensed human driver present.
Child sexual abuse survivor alleges Elon Musk’s AI chatbot used photos of her to generate new illegal images
A child sexual abuse survivor has sued Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging its Grok chatbot used her abuse photos to generate new illegal pornographic images depicting her.
‘We’re plausibly close to crossing the line’: are warnings of uncontrollable AI coming true?
OpenAI claims its newest AI model has reached artificial general intelligence, sparking concerns among safety experts and politicians about uncontrollable AI risks and cyber-attacks.
Hands-on with the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple unveiled the new Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 following its event today, with both models launching September 18th and preorders beginning immediately.
Apple’s new CEO introduces himself at annual showcase: ‘I continue to be inspired every single day’
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus made his public debut at the company’s annual showcase, introducing the iPhone Duo foldable phone and presenting himself with a casual, understated demeanor.
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max: Our first hands-on impressions
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature variable-aperture camera lenses, enhanced manual controls, color-matched glass backs, and a smaller Dynamic Island capable of displaying three Live Activities simultaneously.
Apple’s new iPhone camera mode promises to prove your photo isn’t AI
Apple is introducing a new feature on the iPhone 18 Pro that digitally authenticates photos by cryptographically signing captured pixels, allowing users to verify whether images have been edited.
Verge staffers react to the iPhone Duo: What we love and don’t love
Apple announced its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, featuring dual screens, Touch ID, and an IP68 rating, starting at $1,999 with preorders beginning October 16th.
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