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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…
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect
Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
File a Claim Now for Apple’s $250M AI iPhone Settlement. Here’s How
Eligible recipients can now file claims for payouts from Apple’s AI class-action settlement.
Louisiana residents are training for jobs at Meta's largest-ever AI data center: 'Why not get in now?'
A community college in Louisiana is training students to work at Meta's giant new AI data center.
AI companies scraped the web. Now they want to learn how you work.
AI firms are paying for company records and recordings of human work. Business Insider explores the data race powering AI agents and robots.
Ukraine's drone pilots want simple attack drones in large numbers. A soldier says Western designs are often overcomplicated.
Ukraine's operators want masses of drones that they can tweak themselves, but a soldier said Western firms add extra features that drive the price up.
Jackson doesn't regret telling Collins to 'shut up' after protester interrupted debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maine Democrat Troy Jackson says he does not regret telling Sen. Susan Collins that she should “shut up” after the Republican suggested a protester who interrupted their recent debate was one of his campaign's backers. "She said that it was…
What are self-replicating 'AI worms', and why is Anthropic worried about them?
‘Whatever claims the labs are making, they are not warning us enough. We need to understand that nobody can stop the AI storm.’Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters Warnings about what artificial intelligence might do in the future – together with alarming r…
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.
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.
Zelensky urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in defense of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of restrictions target…
AI-Generated Content Can Plant Fake Memories, Researchers Say
Human memory is suggestible, and AI is making it worse.
I thought working in AI would put me ahead of the curve. Two years in, I've never felt more behind and tired of the topic.
I decided to work in AI so that I could get ahead. It seemed like the smartest career move I could make. Now, I'm not so sure.
Rubio says Trump will take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions
By Nandita Bose and Gram Slattery Oct 17 (Reuters) - The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has yet to announce a final decision on the matter, while Secretary of State Marco Rubi…
Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze as hundreds arrested in France protests
Demonstrators set fire to Lyon's local tourism office, according to the AFP news agency and local media [Getty Images] Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against education standards and the cost of living.At…
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.
French police clash with protesters as tens of thousands rally over cost of living
By Janis Laizans, STAMOS PROUSALIS and Yann Tessier PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Rioting erupted in cities across France on Saturday as demonstrations against rising living costs and declining public services spiralled out of control in some of the worst violenc…
French police clash with protesters as tens of thousands rally over cost of living
By Janis Laizans, STAMOS PROUSALIS and Yann Tessier PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Violent clashes erupted between police and protesters across France on Saturday, as hundreds of thousands of people protested against rising costs and declining public services in s…
Starting an AI Side Hustle is Easy — Steal This System
Before you build something with AI, find out whether anyone will pay for it.
Trump's decision to waive Russia sanctions sparks bipartisan outrage
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American su…
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.
ICE detainees allege excessive force during attempted removals to Mexico
ICE detainees are asking a federal judge to intervene at the agency’s largest detention camp, citing sworn accounts alleging that guards beat people who resisted removal to Mexico and that masked personnel allegedly beat others and ordered them to cross the s…
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.
I’m Going To Hunt Meta’s AI Muse For Sport
What are these AI agents hiding behind their fuzzy facades?
Bipartisan group of senators want answers on Starlink disruptions in Ukraine
The lawmakers say American personnel were endangered in attacks on Ukraine.
OnlyFans Creators Are Pissed That Meta Lets Muse Talk Dirty
Adult performers are questioning why Meta allows its AI agent to sext while restricting their social media accounts.
Andrew Left wants his fraud conviction tossed after witness gets caught up in insider trading probe
A witness who testified against Andrew Left has become involved in an insider trading probe, a new twist in the short-seller's fraud conviction.
Anthropic commits billions to a 'public benefit fund'
Anthropic said it wants to create a new charitable LLC with the company's stock as its sole asset.
Video Game Decomp Hub Closes Due To AI: ‘The Community Aspect Of Decompilation Has Been Broken’
An integral step towards mods, ports and patches, the popular decomp.dev decided the platform has been rendered obsolete by 'drive-by contributions'
The PlayStation 6’s Memory Components Alone Could Cost More Than $700
The speculated price tags on the next generation of consoles already has fans sweating as the AI-driven crunch shows no end in sight
Devs Behind Needle In A Haystack Clone Complain Their Clone Has Been Cloned By Vibe-Coder
The developers of the Needle In A Haystack Simulator clone accused another clone of being a 'byte-for-byte identical' rip-off of their work
My Costco price tracker is pretty stable, but big increases hit oil and protein
Business Insider has been tracking a basket of 45 items at Costco to see how higher energy costs are showing up in retail prices.
Coastal storm threatens East Coast with high winds and flooding
A slow-moving coastal storm is expected to bring high winds, flooding and dangerous surf to parts of the East Coast this week, with forecasters also monitoring the system for possible subtropical development.The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Sunday tha…
I've used credit card rewards to pay for vacations for 2 decades. Here are 3 tips to make the most of your points.
Taryn White has used airline miles and credit card points to book flights to places like Bali, Prague, and Johannesburg. She shares her top tips.
Notorious 3D-Printed Gun Activist Debuts ‘AI That Can Generate Guns’
Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!
Evolving RC circuits
We are surrounded by evolving algorithms and AI models, and it feels like we have to evolve to them as well. Of course, the world itself is always evolving, and when we have to implement filtering …
Claim Chowder: The Information on HomeView having a ‘robotic swiveling base’
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Midterm vote is about 'what's best for my family': Voters talk 2026 midterms
ABC News spoke with voters in Alaska, Iowa, New Hampshire and Maine.
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.
France is aflame as peaceful protests over the cost of living devolve into chaos and looting
Saturday's chaos was an escalation in violence after weeks of demonstrations in the country over the cost of living and funding for education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Climate Story Hiding in Plain Sight in the Global Economy
It's hard to miss how climate and clean energy can define the economy.
Three men jailed for 158 years each for murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico
Brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were killed on a surfing trip in an apparent botched robbery.
Cop Fired for Letting Her ICE Agent Husband Use Her Flock Login
Georgia law appears to let Savannah police share their plate data with ICE, but the city never agreed to do that.
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 …
New Apple App Store Rules Crack Down on Nastiness Like Nudification
Apple may be waging a war on App Store sketchiness.
A timeline of the Cornell rape case, from the alleged 2024 incident to the frat party ban
The investigation into an alleged "gang rape" at Cornell University in October 2024 has drawn nationwide attention after a former student identified as "Jane Doe" filed a civil lawsuit last month, accusing seven fraternity members of drugging and assaulti…
Voicemod’s New Phone Gadget Changes Your ‘Sonic Identity’ for Mobile Games and Streaming
Clip it to the back of your phone, and it’ll convert your voice on the fly for fun, privacy and accessibility.
He retired after he got notified of student-loan forgiveness. Then his payments came back.
A 71-year-old student-loan borrower got notified that he was approved for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Now, he's fighting to keep that relief.
What the rich and poor have in common: They say they're living paycheck to paycheck
Survey results show that Americans at opposite ends of the income spectrum are more likely to be living paycheck to paycheck than those in the middle.
If you have the scratch, they have the scares
Scary stories are more than fun, they're big business.
Sportradar Pitches Data Role in Prediction-Market Growth
Sportradar sees prediction markets as a growth opportunity, offering data, settlement and integrity services across exchanges and brokers. The post Sportradar Pitches Data Role in Prediction-Market Growth appeared first on ReadWrite.
My family moved from a small country town to a big city this year. There are plenty of things we like, but a few we miss.
My family moved from a small country town to a city. I love the opportunities here, but miss a slower pace of life.
Tech Journalist Robert X Cringely has Died
BoingBoing reports: Mark Stephens, better known under the pen name Robert X. Cringely, died last week at 73. Stephens chronicled the tech industry of the late 1980s and early 1990s — the age of Bill Gates' rise, Steve Jobs' repose, the dawn of the world wide …
I’m the CEO of Torani, and we've never done layoffs. I believe they're a choice.
Melanie Dulbecco says layoffs are a financial exercise that doesn't build resilience or momentum.
Why Berkshire Hathaway is betting nearly $1 billion on Bending Spoons
Warren Buffett's storied company has historically avoided tech stocks, but Bending Spoons is a long-term acquirer that prizes ownership and learning.
‘We’ve Heard You’: Meta Tweaks Controversial Website-Scraping Terms Slightly
Still, it appears Meta will be gobbling up plenty of data.
Gurman on HomeView: ‘Finished Units Have Been Sitting Boxed Up in Warehouses for the Better Part of a Year’
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Trump approval hits record low, handing Democrats a clear midterm edge
Two weeks from Election Day, Republicans face a bleak political landscape. President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a new low, and support for Democrats in the race for control of Congress is rising as inflationary pressures contribute to an acr…
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.
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.
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.
There was 'no sex' at this reality-show-style incubator for founders — but the drama was juicy
A group of startup founders went to eastern Pennsylvania for a lesson in company building. They left with more followers.
Oracle Health data breach exposes nearly 20 million patients
The Oracle Health breach exposed medical records, Social Security numbers and diagnoses of nearly 20 million patients across multiple states.
The Best Deals Today: The Adventures of Elliot, Pikmin 4, Mouse: P.I. For Hire, and More
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Apple’s HomeViews Reportedly Collected Dust in Warehouses ‘For the Better Part of a Year’
The product pipeline was choked nearly to death by Siri delays.
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.
La misma tecnología que usamos para fabricar chips sirve para escribir todo 'El Señor de los Anillos' en el filo de una hoja de papel
Los equipos de fotolitografía de ultravioleta extremo (UVE) que diseña y fabrica ASML son unas de las máquinas más sofisticadas creadas por el hombre. Esta empresa neerlandesa invirtió más de dos décadas en su puesta a punto, y en un principio sus ingenieros …
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.
JD Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and gas prices in town hall
In an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News, Vice President JD Vance argued the Trump administration's handling of the economy and Iran strategy will pay dividends in the future.He was also pressed on the Trump administration's controversial immigration tact…
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.
Bad Vibes
Enough with the sex toys, already.
Are We Too Political?
Long careers spent covering politicians have taught David Brooks and Jeffrey Goldberg the importance of putting politics in its place.
Search for Amelia Earhart's plane resumes after stormy weather
An expedition to a remote Pacific island hoping to uncover the American aviator's wreckage was on hold for three days.
"Ya está resuelto". Meta admite un error en sus gafas inteligentes que grababa conversaciones sin permiso
Un usuario de Reddit contaba en dos hilos distintos que sus gafas inteligentes Ray-Ban Meta guardaban conversaciones normales con otras personas sin activar la grabación con la orden "Hey, Meta". En los hilos hay otras personas que reportan haber visto lo mis…
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.…
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.
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…
Celebrating 20 Years of The Marginalian and the Search for Meaning: Free Livestream This Friday
At the dawn of my twenties, lonely, destitute, and disoriented by the demands of making a new life in an alien world, I started keeping notes on my search for meaning while working four jobs to pay my way through college. On October 23, 2006, I began sharing …
Dems lead GOP in House vote choice as Trump's approval rating hits record low: Poll
Half or more Americans call every household purchase category measured "unaffordable."
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.
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.
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.
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.
SolidCraft is Parametric, Automation-friendly CAD for Desktop and Browser
If you’re looking to try a new, open source 3D modeling CAD suite, especially one with automation-friendly interfaces, take a look at SolidCraft. It’s under development but there’s support for …read more
French police clash with protesters as tens of thousands rally over cost of living
By STAMOS PROUSALIS PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Clashes broke out between police and protesters in cities across France on Saturday as tens of thousands of people took to the streets in some of the country's most violent protests in years over rising costs and…
Zhang Yiming, el dueño de TikTok ha duplicado su fortuna. Su secreto: la IA, claro
El nombre de Zhang Yiming probablemente no te suene de nada. Sin embargo, es probable que sí lo haga la empresa que fundó y convirtió en su principal fuente de ingresos: ByteDance, empresa propietaria de TikTok. Zhang Yiming dejó la presidenci…
Trump pauses Russia sanctions passed by Congress, citing U.S. national interest
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Trump had signed the legislation last mont…
Strange Times Make for Strange Bedfellows
Muse Spark Open -- weights releasing today -- runs great on new Mac Studios thanks to work with @johnternus and Apple.
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