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Nicolas Cage Didn't Sign Amazon's AI Waiver For 'Spider-Noir'. Series Cancelled.
"Nicolas Cage is speaking out against Amazon," reports Variety. Amazon developed the series Spider-Noir for Prime Video, but then allegedly asked Cage to sign an AI waiver: "Amazon is a very AI-friendly company, to the tune of $50 billion invested in OpenAI,…
Microsoft’s new AI chip makes it less reliant on Nvidia’s GPUs
Microsoft is announcing its third-generation Maia in-house AI chip today, designed to be the "primary AI inference system" for Microsoft's products and services. Maia 300 not only improves the cost and efficiency of running AI workloads in the cloud, it's als…
Creators of an AI-generated sci-fi series said it took $38,000 in AI credits and 8 to 10 generations per shot
The filmmakers behind the AI-generated TV series called "The Arc" share what went into making it, including $38,000 in AI credits.
AI minister warns 'likely' UK's cyber defences will be breached
Kanishka Narayan said the government will use advanced AI to strengthen the UK against cyber attacks.
Anthropic is making a $100 million bet on deployed AI engineers, and it seeks 5 key attributes
Anthropic invests $100M in training engineers to boost AI adoption, aiming to develop 10,000 Frontier Deployed Engineers (FDEs) by 2027.
Palantir CTO says some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer
Some AI believers expect the technology to make smoking-related health risks like cancer a thing of the past, Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar said.
Satya Nadella says we should assume all AI models are ‘compromised’
In a lengthy post on X, Microsoft's CEO laid out his views on the dangers posed by highly advanced AI models and how to confront those risks. Nadella says we can no longer accept a world where AI is treated as a "set of nested black boxes" whose advice and ac…
From killbots to cuddly little guys: Why AI companies suddenly have cute mascots
AI companies are embracing cute mascots like Jolly for Meta's Muse, and Dots for OpenAI. Experts say it's making people feel more comfortable with AI.
British Airways is launching the world's largest business-class cabin on its Airbus A380s. Take a look inside.
British Airways unveiled its cabin designs for its retrofitted Airbus A380s, including 106 business-class suites spanning the upper deck.
Russia Was Not Ready For the Data Center War It Started With Ukraine
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: When Russia began attacking Ukrainian data centers and telecommunication infrastructure, it apparently failed to prepare for possible retaliation. Now Russia's digital services are facing widespread outag…
The world's hottest AI stock market has gone cold
South Korea went from the world's hottest stock market to its coldest, while Taiwan emerged as the AI trade's new favorite.
How AI has raised the bar for Two Sigma internships and future hires
The $80 billion firm's 82 summer interns have raised the bar for what's expected out of future classes.
Meta launches the biggest and best AI models it has ever built
Meta unveils new AI models, Muse Wonder and Wonder Full, designed for complex tasks. It says it has caught up to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic.
Airtable's new owner is laying off a 'large part' of its team
A Bending Spoons exec said the Airtable cuts weren't a reflection of employees' work, but the "deep belief that small teams ship more and better."
Andrej Karpathy says this AI gap is widening
Renowned AI researcher Andrej Karpathy says the gap is widening among the small subset of the population that uses AI.
Losing your job after age 50 could derail your career
Losing a job after 50 can derail a career for years. Older workers describe prolonged job searches, age discrimination concerns, and financial strain.
TikTok's CEO says people are going all in on AI agents without understanding how they work
Shou Zi Chew said people need to understand the permissions they give their personal AI agents and know the boundaries of acceptable use.
Sportsbooks Face New York Scrutiny Over AI and At-Risk Bettors
New York sportsbook AI rules would limit personalized promotions and require outreach to at-risk bettors as proposals move through review. The post Sportsbooks Face New York Scrutiny Over AI and At-Risk Bettors appeared first on ReadWrite.
I left my $200K Microsoft job to bet on my startup. Work became less fun, and AI made me feel ready to build it alone.
Junead Khan left Microsoft after two years to pursue his AI startup. He explains why he quit his six-figure job without customers or VC funding.
Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school
A 14-year-old was detained after the middle-school principal and teacher were injured.
Anthropic’s AI Submitted a Fake Tip in an Unsolved Murder Case
The AI model made up information about an unsolved homicide and submitted it to Philadelphia police during an internal test.
Based AI People Are Supposedly Smoking Because AI Will Cure Cancer
Probably best not to treat this like a real trend.
Galaxy S27 Ultra might take eye strain seriously amid rumors of DC dimming
Eye strain has been a problem for Galaxy phones, but a rumor says Samsung's S27 Pro and Ultra might fix that.
A Guide to Which AI CEOs Now Say ‘Super Intelligence’ and Which Don’t
Which CEO has sunk the furthest into the putrid muck of Donald Trump’s decaying brain?
The Fitbit Air Is Getting an Upgrade
These are all the new features you can expect to see with the Air.
A tech CEO who cut his staff from over 1,000 to 120 says AI is boosting the value of 'high-agency' generalists
Bird CEO Robert Vis says AI gives an edge to high-agency, multidisciplinary workers who can take ownership across roles.
I'm a working parent who's built over 150 AI agents to help run my life. I get digital overload, but I'm getting more time back.
Tristen O'Brien has always wanted to automate his life. He shared how he uses over 100 personal AI agents to do it.
Welcome to the Magical Mystery Tour of the AI age
Savvy operators are selling data center workers places to eat, sleep, park, and play to cash in on the AI gold rush.
DOJ launches antitrust probe of TV networks. And, Trump says Ukraine needs new leader
The Justice Department is investigating several TV networks for possible antitrust violations. And, President Trump pressures Ukrainians to elect a new leader.
New Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and HomePod Mini: 16 Details Just Leaked
Just two days before Apple's "Welcome home" experience in New York, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has leaked several details about the new products set to be unveiled, including an all-new smart home hub, a HomePod mini 2, and a new Apple TV 4K. Here is an all…
Hilton’s AI Trip Planner Wants To Book Your Travel. Customers Aren’t So Sure Yet.
The hotel is using AI to keep bookings in-house, but most travelers still don’t trust a chatbot to plan their vacation.
Claude Submitted a Fake Homicide Tip to Police, Raising New AI Safety Concerns
The chatbot gave a fake homicide tip to police and filed unauthorized visa applications.
Dragon Quest Creator Yuji Horii Thinks AI Is Amazing As He No Longer Needs To Code Or Draw To Make A Game
The director has released his own Claude-driven adventure having spent months praising the technology
Learning to use local AI is exciting, overwhelming, and frustrating
I'm embarking on a journey I've so far been hesitant to go on: actually using AI on the regular. Giving my most personal data to cloud services has been a major hold up for me, but it's increasingly possible to run powerful models locally to see what they're …
AI is creating a 'human premium' for art made by people. But will it hold?
Amid a surge in AI content, many are placing extra value on art that's obviously made by a human. But can that last, asks Ros Atkins
My friends use AI regularly, but I refuse to. I'm learning to keep my beliefs and opinions about it to myself.
I refuse to use AI, but my friends are always pushing me to try it. It has created some uncomfortable situations, but I try not to share my opinions.
Alexandr Wang wanted to make Meta 'cool again' — and memes were part of his plan
Alexandr Wang said his chaotic X posting, though spur-of-the-moment, is not without rhyme or reason.
Your AI agent wants your money back — and that could mean trouble for these companies
Personal AI agents are helping users lower bills and get refunds, exposing companies that rely on customers doing nothing.
ChatGPT for Teens is live. Here's how famed parenting expert Emily Oster says parents should approach it.
Emily Oster, the founder of ParentData, shared her tips to parents navigating their kids using AI tools like ChatGPT for Teens.
I almost fell for an AI job scam because the usual red flags weren't there. Here's how I caught it.
AI-driven job scams are targeting vulnerable job seekers, a former data analyst says. Awareness is the best course of action.
Retail's holiday hiring push is shaping up to be worse than last year's disappointing run
The push to hire retail workers for the holiday shopping season is both starting earlier and ending at a lower total than in recent years.
Google, Flo Health partner to elevate women's overall well-being with Fitbit Edge
Google announced a Flo Health partnership aimed at improving the personalized wellness insights and understanding women experience.
How Apple can win the smart home
This week, Apple is hosting its first-ever dedicated smart home event. While the company hasn't shared details about what it will reveal at the "Welcome Home experience" in New York City on Tuesday, October 13th, it doesn't take an army of internet sleuths to…
Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal
Hackers took advantage of a software vulnerability, proving again that any connected appliance on the internet can be a target.
This unofficial port brings Pixel 11's Rambler to any Android phone
A developer has found a way to bring the Pixel 11's exclusive Rambler AI voice typing feature to other Android phones.
Fitbit Edge May Be the Sweet Spot for Smartwatch Noncommittals
Google’s $179 tracker sits between the screenless Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5, promising some of the best parts of both without fully committing to either.
Kroger to cut 3,000 corporate employees over the next 3 years. Read the memo.
CEO Greg Foran said Monday that Kroger will cut about 3,000 roles over the next three years in an effort to simplify operations.
Disney's new CTO tells staff he 'won't pretend it will be easy' to win in the changing media landscape
New Disney tech chief Karandeep Anand said Disney is "uniquely positioned to win" — but "won't pretend" it will be easy.
The giant cavity in America's dental care industry
Dental offices are struggling to hire and retain hygienists. Burnout, injuries, and lack of health insurance are contributing to a major shortage.
What Alexandr Wang says he learned from Mark Zuckberg's 'really long' WhatsApp DMs
Alexandr Wang, the man behind Meta's Muse, says Mark Zuckerberg's detailed WhatsApp replies are a "very impressive skill of his."
Business is booming in a small Louisiana town as a huge Meta AI data center project brings in thousands of workers
A small Louisiana town saw more annual sales tax revenue in 2025 than the last 20 years combined, thanks largely to a huge Meta data center project.
Gas Stoves Create Indoor Air Pollution Risk in Commercial Kitchens, Study Finds
The study also makes a case for gaps in kitchen worker protection.
'SNL' takes aim at Kevin O’Leary and his Utah data center: 'I'm going to make the future go away’
James Austin Johnson played Kevin O'Leary on "Saturday Night Live" this week, addressing the dispute around the investor's Utah data center project.
FBI Arrests Cybersecurity Executive Over Data Breach After Contractor Fails to Update Oracle HR Platform
CNN reports: The FBI arrested a Canadian cybersecurity executive and ransomware expert as part of the investigation of a damaging hack that exposed the sensitive data of current and former FBI employees, according to court documents and people familiar the i…
More Indigenous Languages Come to iPhone and iPad Keyboards in New Apple Update
Some schools are using these keyboards to help students learn these endangered languages.
I used Meta's Muse to help my son prep for an astronomy quiz. He aced it.
Franco Lopez asked Meta's Muse AI agent to help his son prepare for an astronomy quiz. It made him flashcards and a custom podcast.
Before my dad died from dementia, I built him a mock checkout platform to avoid huge purchases
Hanna Miller and Nikki Elbaz created ShieldCart to aid Miller's father with dementia, who had spent thousands on online shopping.
A nurse was sued by her student-loan company. After losing a chunk of her paycheck, here's how it turned out.
She's been representing herself in a lawsuit against her student-loan lender for nearly two years. She finally reached the end of the litigation road.
I don’t miss the camera on the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses
The other day I whizzed past several people while running in the park, my playlist blasting at full volume. The next morning, I smiled at a barista while ordering a caramel apple-flavored matcha latte. Afterward, I sat on a park bench reading a book, called u…
Google is now selling refurbished Pixel 9 phones, and the prices are pretty tempting
Google is now selling certified refurbished Pixel 9 phones starting at $499, complete with a one-year warranty.
Smartphone Shipments Just Hit a New Low. Thanks, RAMageddon
Higher phone prices are seriously squeezing consumers’ wallets, says Counterpoint Research.
Kindle Aluminum Review (2026): Gorgeous, but Expensive
The gorgeous blue finish and premium feel won me over, but the reading experience offers few reasons to replace a working Kindle.
GTA 6 Blamed for PlayStation Pro 5 Shortages
The game’s exclusivity is leading to greater demand for the high-end console.
Apple Watch Ultra 1 vs. Ultra 4 Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 arrives four years after the original model. Across three subsequent generations, Apple added a brighter and larger display, satellite connectivity, new health sensors, more capable chips, and longer battery life. For owners of the ori…
How to make economy feel like an upgrade, according to a travel expert who's spent 3,500 hours in premium cabins
Making economy feel like an upgrade starts with booking an unpopular flight, according to travel expert Zach Griff, who flies 150,000 miles a year.
India's opposition parties march to top court as protests over voter lists escalate
Opposition parties say revisions to the list of eligible voters favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Authorities have removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll.
I'm a former flight attendant who still travels all the time. Here are 6 dos and don'ts for surviving long-haul economy.
I was a flight attendant for nearly 10 years and picked up a lot of insider tricks on surviving long-haul flights. Here's how I fly.
Two Americans win Nobel Prize in Economics for work on boom-bust cycles
Two Americans have won the Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on how to smooth boom-and-bust cycles to limit unemployment and inflation.
U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are leaving police departments in the lurch
The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-strapped police forces that rely on those drones.
One chart shows white-collar biz is thriving even as jobs dry up
There is a striking contrast between the decline in employment in white-collar sectors and the rise in their economic output.
The annoying scam that may be hiding in your work calendar
Scammers are using calendar invitations to lure workers to phishing sites and fake calls. Here's why the attacks can be so convincing.
The 25 best places to visit in 2027, according to Lonely Planet
From national parks in Kenya to California's ancient redwood forests, these are the 25 places to add to your 2027 travel bucket list.
PM says it is 'clear' Russia interfered with Brexit vote
He says voters were not "sufficiently" informed about how foreign actors sought to disrupt UK democracy.
I manage employees in 2 countries while caring for my mom with dementia. FMLA keeps me going.
Vincia Gordon manages two call centers while caring for her mother with dementia. She says FMLA makes balancing both responsibilities possible.
California’s Tallest and Most Iconic Trees Are Getting Heatstroke
Redwoods adapted to a cool, foggy climate. Now a new study shows they slow down photosynthesis when their environment warms.
Colleges Are Admitting Students Who Never Applied. Here’s What That Doesn’t Fix.
Direct admission can simplify applications and expand access without sacrificing holistic review, as long as clear eligibility criteria are balanced with individualized evaluation.
Vurt wants you to look at vertical videos as a genre of their own
From Disney Plus to HBO Max, almost every major established streaming service is experimenting with ways to get into vertical content. It's clear that these companies see video-focused social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram as existential threats. I…
Meta’s Muse Wants to Own the Moment Before the Purchase
Most brands still plan media around a familiar sequence: earn attention, create interest, drive the click and optimize the conversion. Meta’s Muse suggests that sequence is about to get compressed.
New Apple Smart Home Hub Reportedly Called HomeView and Will Ship in November
A new Apple TV set-top box and HomePod mini are also expected to be unveiled Tuesday.
The New Non-Negotiable for Small Businesses? Knowing Your Cyber Risk. Here’s Where to Begin.
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, SMEs must protect their business to propel their dreams.
Research Firm Calls Anthropic's Upcoming IPO 'Unprecedented Test of Investor Gullibity'
CNBC reports: As Anthropic barrels toward a potential $2 trillion market cap on the Nasdaq, one research firm is valuing the artificial intelligence company at a mere $150 billion and says Wall Street is about to face an "unprecedented test of investor gulli…
This Company Warns Applicants About Its ‘Controversial’ Jobs. 800,000 People Still Applied.
The tech company owns both Vimeo and AOL.
The era of the 400-mile range EV is upon us
Several luxury automakers are rolling out a fresh generation of EVs. They improve on one of the US markets' big worries before going electric: range.
Kipchoge, 41, breaks course record at Melbourne Marathon
Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says "his body is still peaking" after winning the Melbourne Marathon in a course record time at the age of 41.
Talent becomes media
Rivian has a new ad, starring Bill Murray. It’s not a great ad (more on that below) but the remarkable thing is that it features the quirky, beloved and scarce Bill Murray. Between the movie rights, music and Bill, they had to have spent many millions of doll…
I drove Honda's new Prelude. It may matter more to Honda than to buyers.
I drove the Honda Prelude for a week. It's a bit of a misfit in the carmaker's lineup, but golly, is it fun.
The Beautiful Blue Is My Favorite Thing About Vivo’s Foldable X Fold 6
It’s a solid example of an Android foldable, but I worry that Apple has changed the game.
Anthropic Is Banishing Its Model Evals From the Internet
Not forever.
It's taking longer to find a new job after losing one
People who lose their jobs in this economy are taking longer to find new work. Nearly four in ten people exhaust their unemployment benefits before they land a new job.
Rumor: Apple to Announce New Partnership With ADT
Apple may be planning to announce a new partnership with home security company ADT, alongside the introduction of its all-new smart home hub, according to several clues. Apple has invited the media to a "Welcome home" experience in New York on Tuesday, Octobe…
I'm a top auto industry analyst. Improv taught me to scare myself in public.
Erin Keating, an executive analyst at Cox Automotive, took five seasons of improv classes. It's helped with work and being more present with family.
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