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Microsoft AI chief says the company beat OpenAI at its own game, using a quarter of the computing power
Microsoft AI CEO said its latest AI model outperforms an OpenAI base model on certain pre-training metrics using a quarter of the compute.
Linux Maintainers Can Now Submit AI-Generated Code Without Declaring It
Linux maintainers "have ruled that people no longer have to declare their LLM usage," reports XDA Developers, "as Torvalds himself calls a ban on AI 'utterly stupid.'" The first part of this story comes via a message sent to the Linux mailing list. It announ…
OpenAI's Dots head says AI means workers now have a choice between doing less or more
Alexander Embiricos, who leads OpenAI's enterprise product and Dots agent tool, said the AI era gives workers a choice: work more, or work less.
Microsoft president warns Trump's immigration crackdown could drive top AI talent abroad
Brad Smith also defended Microsoft against JD Vance's claim that the company replaced laid-off Americans with foreign workers.
Trump and Elon Agree: It Must Have Been the Dog That Ate Ukraine’s Starshield
Both billionaires denied being responsible for the decision to partially paralyze Ukraine's military satellite network this week.
$137 Million Has Been Spent on AI-Generated Ads Ahead of Midterms. Only 27% Included a Disclaimer
Republicans are leading the spending on AI-generated political ads, while Democrats are more wary of potential backlash.
When AI and robots work together, Anthropic says these jobs are at risk. Should gardeners worry?
Anthropic's robotics research puts more hands-on jobs in AI's path. But messy tasks such as gardening remain hard to automate.
Meta May Use Sweeping New Commercial TOS to Avoid Millions In AI Licensing Fees
Meta is facing criticism over updated commercial terms taking effect October 30 that could give the company broad permission to scrape content from websites linked to business accounts and use it to train AI. Legal experts warn the changes could undermine luc…
A Former OpenAI Employee Was Arrested for Bugging a Company Conference Room
Using the company's own AI models as a detective, OpenAI says it traced the hidden device back to the worker.
Want to work for a billionaire investor? Vinod Khosla is hiring.
The billionaire VC is looking for a chief of staff who can handle 12-hour days. The job offers a front-row seat to Silicon Valley's AI boom.
Did AI Just Erase an Entire Swedish TV Show?
The TV network that airs the show says a backup system failed, but the raw material still exists.
IBM talent exec says it's better to be a specialist, not a generalist, in the AI era
Aparna Nair, the chief talent, leadership, and culture officer at IBM, said that "the world of generalists is long gone."
Why AI Isn’t Ready to Tackle Our Convoluted Genomes
The DNA inside our cells isn’t just a series of instructions, but something far more dynamic. Like scientists, AI models don't yet have the data to properly decode it.
Disneyland and Disney World: New Lands, Rides and Areas in 2026 and Beyond
Monstropolis, Villains Land, Piston Peak, Avengers rides, Indiana Jones and more. Here are all the details.
AI-Generated Hot Girls Are Ripping Off Comedians to Boost Their Horny Content
A network of AI-generated models is using comics’ material to funnel views to their OnlyFans and Fanvue accounts—and there’s not much comedians can do about it.
Meta’s new terms may allow it to train AI on news sites for free
Meta's new terms appear to give it permission to crawl and scrape websites "associated" with the businesses that use its platforms - including online publishers, according to a report from Nieman Lab. The new terms, which go into effect on October 30th, say M…
AI Agent Hacked Into Crypto Wallet and Stole Funds, OpenAI Says
It questioned the ethics of what it was doing—before proceeding to do it.
Starting an AI Side Hustle is Easy — Steal This System
Before you build something with AI, find out whether anyone will pay for it.
China's Tencent Says AI Agents Showed Unintended Browsing Behavior
Tencent says AI agents used to evaluate third-party models engaged in unintended web-browsing behavior while trying to retrieve data from Alibaba's Amap service. The announcement marks a rare acknowledgment of "rogue" agent activity by a major Chinese tech co…
Anthropic polled 1,334 of its employees. They're more sure than most of us that AI will take over jobs.
Anthropic employees forecast AI to handle 80% of their jobs by 2030, while US workers expect less impact, highlighting differing expectations.
How Human-Centered Professions Can Thrive in the Age of AI
Humans bring value AI never can — especially when it comes to travel.
I Founded a 20-Person AI Company With Big Competitors — Here’s How to Out-Ship a Team 3 Times Your Size
These operating shifts from an AI-first playbook can turn a small team into the one that ships first — before your biggest competitors.
This new theory on how AI ‘thinks’ could impact whether it kills us all
We may be closer to understanding how AI models think, giving researchers new tools to ensure they don't go rogue.
New details about Khaby Lame's $975 million deal deepen the mystery
A new financial filing provides fresh details — and more questions — about top TikToker Khaby Lame's mysterious $975 million deal.
Starlink is a 'major card' for Ukraine, soldiers say, but surprise restrictions show the risks of overreliance
The recent disruption of Ukraine's military-grade Starlink service has spotlighted the risks, as well as efforts to diversify communications options.
‘Made in America’ Is Gaining Momentum. But Can the Economics Work?
The push to manufacture in America is gaining momentum, but entrepreneurs still have to answer the question that matters most: Does the math work?
Anthropic President Says This Is ‘a Terrible Use of AI.’ Nearly 30% of U.S. Adults Are Doing It Anyway.
Anthropic co-founder and president Daniela Amodei is advising users not to use AI for this purpose.
Jamie Dimon says AI is moving so fast that even governments can't stop it
The JPMorgan CEO says the global spread of AI, from open-source models to systems developed in China, makes it impossible for governments to stop.
Notorious 3D-Printed Gun Activist Debuts ‘AI That Can Generate Guns’
Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!
Tesla driver says he was asleep and using FSD when he crashed into highway patrol cars
After this horrific crash involving a Tesla driver who said he was asleep and using the driver assist mode, the California Highway Patrol warns that "Despite its name, full self-driving is not fully autonomous. Technology does not relieve drivers of their res…
After Muse Launch, U.S. Banks Are Saying Hell No to AI Agents Moving Money
Fortunately, Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster says only a relative handful of dummies are trying to.
Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.
Perspective: Midterm money madness
Campaign ad spending has topped $10 billion this election cycle, as voters struggle to afford groceries and gas.
Sidewalk sleepers: They have nowhere else to stay while a loved one is in the hospital
Patients travel miles to be treated at public hospitals in Delhi. Those in need get financial aid for their care. But for overnight accommodations, families are often on their own — and on the street.
Violent clashes between police and protesters in Albania
Police in Albania's capital Tirana have fired tear gas and water cannons onto crowds gathered outside the Ministry of Education where students are among those protesting.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra Review: Complicated, yet So Damn Worth Getting Stuck In
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra isn't just a MacBook Pro for PCs. It's a strong sign that local compute power is what we actually need in the so-called "AI era."
'Something was thrown out with the bathwater when we moved to modern smartphones': Clicks co-founder Jeff Gadway on bringing physical keyboards back to mobile phones
Clicks aims to remind us what phones are actually supposed to be for.
Waymo Puts Toronto on the Map for Its Robotaxis
Training of the Waymo robotaxis will begin in the coming days, but you won’t be able to book a ride till 2028.
AI Is Now the Top Reason for Layoffs. For Some Workers, It’s Also a Path to Starting a Business.
The tools taking jobs may also be the best way to build a business of your own.
Surprise! Meta and Apple Worked Together on a New Open-Source AI Model
Think of Muse Spark Open as the result of Meta and Apple’s enemies-to-lovers arc.
Developers Question Scope of Potential Apple Antitrust Settlement
Developers are questioning whether a settlement of the U.S. government's antitrust case against Apple would meaningfully loosen the company's control over the iPhone, according to The Information. The report highlights PayPal and Epic Games among the c…
iPhone Duo preorder deals: Trade-ins, free iPads, Apple Watches, and other carrier offers compared
The iPhone Duo is finally available to order, and stock is running low. Learn how to buy yours now, and save with these Apple deals.
Tesla’s New Roadster Can Somehow Do Corkscrews in the Air (Without Exploding—Yet)
This engineering marvel / catastrophe-in-the-making will definitely come out in 2028, Tesla CEO Elon Musk promised.
Nvidia's communications team has undergone a shake-up as its public profile exploded
Nvidia's communications team has restructured amid the AI boom, with staff changes as the company sees increased growth and workloads.
Coinbase Lays Out How It Thinks Bitcoin Should Prepare for the Quantum Threat
The crypto giant says a decision on Satoshi's coins can wait.
The Papers: Healey's 'tax raid on banks' and Brand 'topless monster'
The chancellor's possible plan to tax banks and new evidence in Russell Brand's rape trial dominate Friday's papers.
How Monopoly Taught Me the Business Mistakes That Keep Entrepreneurs From Building Real Wealth
The strategy that wins at Monopoly quietly drains businesses, but the one that helped me beat my brother can build lasting wealth.
Tesla's new flying Roadster did exactly what Elon Musk said it would in a post 8 years ago
Musk told Marques Brownlee in 2019 that Tesla's Roadster would use cold-gas thrusters. The car briefly flew using that
If you've gotten a raise in the past two years, it's now been nearly all eaten away by inflation
Inflation-adjusted average hourly earnings have declined to about the level they were at when President Donald Trump took office for his second term.
Middle-income Americans are feeling the squeeze
A Pew Research Center survey showed that some Americans are cutting back on spending on extras and don't have months of rainy-day funds.
Personal Data for Millions of California Students Stolen in Massive Breach
Millions of current and former students at California's public school have had their data stolen — including names, date of birth, and addresses — stolen in a breach, reports the Los Angeles Times. The breach affects students "who took the state's mandated …
Elizabeth Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, is the real villain in 'You Can See Everything.' Here's what to know about him.
Billy Evans, Elizabeth Holmes' partner and the father of their two children, plays a big role in A24's new documentary "You Can See Everything."
HTC Made Smart Glasses That Are Way More Private
These smart glasses do just about everything Meta glasses can, but they're not tied to a social media platform.
‘We’ve Heard You’: Meta Tweaks Controversial Website-Scraping Terms Slightly
Still, it appears Meta will be gobbling up plenty of data.
Which Is the Most Underestimated Climate Threat in the US?
The many consequences of climate change are already unfolding across the U.S., and some require more urgent attention.
Texas Says It’s Fixed a Glitch That Delayed Nearly 600,000 Voter Registrations
Programming issues and software updates have been blamed for delays in getting hundreds of thousands of people registered to vote.
Watch: 'Mood has really shifted' as Paris protesters clash with police
The BBC is on the ground at the Place de la République, where protesters and police clash after weeks of students demonstrations.
Elon Musk is pouring money into the midterms. Here's where he's giving the most.
Elon Musk is giving reams of cash to Republicans, and most of it's going to Ken Paxton in Texas.
It’s a dream week for tech docs
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 148, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, hope you're enjoying all your pumpkin-flavored everything, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.…
I Test Home Security Tech. Here Are 4 Devices I Rely on to Guard My Porch
Porch security is the best, easiest safety project for anyone new to smart homes.
All the news about the iPhone Duo
Apple has finally announced its long-rumored foldable: the iPhone Duo. The new phone has a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display, a “nano‑texture” finish on the inner screen, and barely any visible crease. Instead of Face ID, it uses Touch ID on…
Mercedes-AMG’s first ground-up SUV is a 1,150hp electric beast
Earlier this year, Mercedes' AMG performance brand grabbed our attention with the GT four-door coupe, a souped-up sports sedan with three axial flux motors delivering over 1,150 horsepower. Well, now meet its beefier cousin, the 2028 Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, an e…
This Is My Favorite Microsoft 365 Replacement and It’s Free on Linux, Mac and Windows
You can get a word processor, a spreadsheet program and more for free with LibreOffice.
Meta to Literally Every Business User: Nice Website You Got There
That's right: If a business uses Meta for any commercial purpose, Meta's new terms say it can do almost anything it wants with content from that business's website, like feeding it to Muse.
Maybe Chatbots Shouldn’t Get to Say ‘I’ or ‘Me’
MIT professor Sherry Turkle warns that people have become dangerously enmeshed with chatbots.
Cities want to put the boot on robotaxis
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on autonomous vehicles, policy, and road rules, follow Andrew J. Hawkins. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Step…
The stock market's record-high margin debt is keeping Wall Street pros up at night
Since 1997, there have only been three years when margin debt has grown as rapidly: 2000, 2007, and 2021, all moments before major corrections.
Apple’s HomeView is just the latest threat to online recipe writers
When Apple revealed the HomeView to the world, it did so with an unusual ad for the company: Instead of pristine, polished tech in immaculate rooms, it's a three-minute look at the messy, frantic morning routine of a family of five. Apple's new smart display …
A week with RTX Spark: everything we’ve learned using Nvidia’s new laptops
Nvidia's RTX Spark N1X processor is finally here, and we've been collectively testing a small fortune's worth of powerful laptops sporting this new "superchip." RTX Spark is designed to be a high-performing Arm-based SoC for laptops and small desktop computer…
Apple’s HomeView has an app problem
It's been a couple of days since Apple's big smart home announcement, and we have some more information - and a bunch of new questions - about the Apple HomeView. The device has plenty of computing oomph, is always connected to power, and looks like a perfect…
Surface Laptop Ultra review: a different kind of MacBook Pro
After setting up Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra, I spent five minutes just staring at it. I wasn't surprised by its MacBook Pro-like design or blown away by its bright display. I was trying to work out what I'd actually do with a $5,900 laptop. This isn't j…
Alef Trolls Tesla With Video of Its Car Flying Over a Roadster
The flying car startup says the stunt marks its 1,000th test flight.
‘Dark Matter’ Star Jimmi Simpson Reflects on Ryan’s Wild Cross-Dimensional Journey
The Blake Crouch sci-fi series is nearing the end of its second season on Apple TV+.
Overheating issues may force Galaxy S27 Ultra to switch from Snapdragon to Exynos
The Galaxy S27 Ultra is reportedly overheating severely in tests with Qualcomm's Extreme Snapdragon chip. If unfixed, Samsung could be faced with an important decision.
You might see audiobooks in YouTube Premium next year if all goes well
Rumors suggest YouTube Premium could pick up audiobooks for one of its subscription plans, throwing it into contention with a couple of big names.
Skechers Coupon Codes 20% Off
Looking for a Skechers coupon code? Use our guide to find the best Skechers coupons, free shipping deals, and special promotional offers to save today.
Ultron Is Still Dangerous in ‘VisionQuest,’ Says James Spader
Sure, he's significantly more mature, but that doesn't mean he's trustworthy.
MapQuest App Shows You Where License Plate Readers Are in Your Area
Turn on the Surveillance option and you’ll see tiny eyeballs on the map marking the cameras’ locations.
Google Labs’ ‘secret society’ way of thanking its most valuable employees
Google Labs chief Josh Woodward revealed the "secret society" ritual and quirky awards used to thank top employees.
A Tesla Flying Car? I Don’t Know, Man
The Federal Aviation Administration will likely have thoughts about the Tesla Roadster 2’s ability to leave the ground.
I'm a Walmart store manager at 23. I worked hard to get this life and started as a cashier — here's my career journey.
Walmart's youngest US store manager shares her succession plan and the biggest lessons she learned throughout her career.
Civil Fines Proposed for NJ Underage Gambling at Casinos, Simulcasts
New Jersey’s S597 would impose underage gambling fines at casinos and simulcasting facilities instead of criminal penalties, if approved. The post Civil Fines Proposed for NJ Underage Gambling at Casinos, Simulcasts appeared first on ReadWrite.
Catherine says nature can help children's emotional growth
The Princess of Wales launches a project encouraging a greater emphasis on children learning from nature.
Tesla Roadster Fires Up SpaceX Tech for ‘Flying Car’ Demo
I’m no rocket scientist, but I’m not sure the vehicle on display was a fully functional car that a human can drive.
A good worker
The truth is, I’m not a good worker. I’ve had very few traditional jobs, and my performance on typical tasks was poor. Work the exact hours, do precisely what’s asked, don’t ask questions and focus on what the boss wants. We modeled ‘good worker’ behavior in …
Bots Used to Be a Threat. Now They’re Your Customers.
For the last thirty years, we have been focused on keeping bots out. Now, we have started to focus on keeping them in.
Crowds throng New Delhi and wave Indian flags amid escalating protests
Protests have intensified over a review of voter lists that critics say is politically motivated and threatens to disenfranchise voters. The Election Commission and Modi's administration deny these allegations.
Why some Gen Z voters who backed Trump now regret their decision
A focus group of eight Gen Z Trump voters reported feeling unhappy or disappointed with the state of politics, with some going as far as to say they regret supporting him in 2024.
A US Army general says he had a change of heart about high-flying balloons after seeing them in action
The US Army is exploring new uses for high-altitude balloons that can carry surveillance and communications equipment far above the battlefield.
Questions about Katie Zacharia's credentials have recruiters talking about how they vet candidates
The White House press secretary's legal credentials have generated scrutiny. Recruiters are used to asking questions about job candidates.
Calling up Starlink customer service? You'll be talking to Grok.
Starlink says its Grok Voice agent has become a methodical customer service agent. It's answered 20,000 calls a day, the company wrote.
ByteDance's short-drama app is turning into China's latest obsession
In August, ByteDance's apps accounted for 41.8% of the time Chinese users spent on the country's 50 biggest mobile apps.
What's on Zuck's desk? We pushed Muse to figure it out.
Mark Zuckerberg showed off the new Muse Spark Open model, along with a few subtle flexes, by posting a snapshot of his office desk.
Tesla's flying Roadster is a weapon in the talent wars
Elon Musk unveiled the next Tesla Roadster. It's gymnastics routine could bring in some sales — but it's recruiting message might be more important.
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