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Judge orders fired OpenAI engineer to stay detained pre-trial over concerns about fleeing to Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman Alfozan, the OpenAI engineer arrested and accused of bugging the AI startup's office, will stay detained after a judge's decision Monday.
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.
Ukraine says it carried out first drone airlift of wounded soldier from front line
The serviceman was surrounded by landmines and enemy drones so a ground rescue was not possible, Ukraine's military says.
Scientists say Elon Musk is getting something wrong about whether Grok is getting tortured
Elon Musk suggested AI can feel pain. Experts on consciousness say AI isn't sentient, but that doesn't mean we should be mean to it.
Voice Of Goku Responds To AI Stealing Her Voice: ‘I can’t Forgive Them…It Makes Me Really Angry, It’s No Different Than Theft’
A union representing gaming and anime voice actors has issued guidance on the issue after many high-profile voice actors spoke out against generative AI
Amazon knows how to build big. The AI boom is testing just how big it can go.
Amazon's $220 billion AI buildout is draining cash as power shortages, costly Nvidia servers, and construction challenges pile up.
Before You Hand Franchising Over to AI, Put These Guardrails in Place
As AI reshapes the franchising landscape, successful integration depends on balancing human experience, brand voice and operational automation.
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…
JB Pritzker thinks AI could help us live to 100 — or threaten us like nukes
Today, I’m talking with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, who has a lot of thoughts about AI, tech, and privacy. If you’ve been listening to the show, you know that one of my running theories is that those issues are driving a big and maybe kind of unexpected po…
Microsoft Pulls Out of Giant British AI Cloud Deal Just As Cloud Company Was Expecting to IPO
AI is looking less and less like a sure thing for investors.
The concern that the KPMG US CEO keeps hearing from other executives
KPMG US CEO Tim Walsh says corporate leaders have discussed their concerns as AI raises cybersecurity risks to new levels.
Ukrainian forces say they used a heavy drone to evacuate a wounded soldier for the first time
The unusual mission underscores Ukraine's growing efforts to use drones and robots in unconventional roles on the battlefield.
Small business owners: We want to hear your AI stories
Keeping a small business afloat is no easy feat. That's why some small business owners have enlisted an extra pair of hands, or rather, code.
Billionaire Vinod Khosla Is Hiring for This In-Demand Job, Which Typically Pays $175,000 Per Year
Here’s what to know about the position, which requires 12-hour days and “around-the-clock availability.”
Microsoft's ex-VP of HR shares 3 effective ways to use AI at work — and what he never uses it for
As more companies require the use of AI tools in the workplace, Leadership advisor Chris Williams shares the best ways to add it to your workflow.
That AI Visibility Score You Just Bought? It’s Probably Just a Screenshot of a Die Roll.
AI answers rotate the brands they name every couple of days, so a single check measures nothing and the vendor selling one is selling noise.
AI-Generated Content Can Plant Fake Memories, Researchers Say
Human memory is suggestible, and AI is making it worse.
Ukraine is making anti-Shahed missiles that have to cost less than $20,000 per shot
The $20,000 hard cap set by Brave1 would make these Ukrainian missiles cost a sixth of a typical Stinger missile.
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…
CoreWeave’s debt is becoming the whole AI industry’s problem
CoreWeave had a bad week last week. Its bonds slipped into distressed territory by a common definition - when investors demand 1,000 basis points more in yield than they'd get from government bonds. Last Tuesady Chamath "SPAC King" Palihapitiya noticed the di…
Sony’s best noise-canceling earbuds are nearly $100 off today only
For a very limited time, Sony’s latest high-end noise-canceling earbuds are actually cheaper than their last-gen counterpart, the WF-1000XM5. B&H Photo is selling Sony’s latest WF-1000XM6 in black for an all-time low of $238 ($92 off) at checkout. Other retai…
Meta Blames Bot Traffic for No Kings Day Instagram Suspension
The No Kings Coalition says that even after the account was visible again, they couldn’t access it for hours.
Math's 'romantic era' is over, UCLA prodigy says
Terence Tao earned his doctorate in mathematics when he was 20. He says AI tools are upending his field.
AI Cloning Threatens To End Public Playtests For Video Games
Moonlighter dev Digital Sun has cancelled plans for a public playtest of its next game, for fears of Claude clones
One-stop Tool Shows Apple Intelligence The Door
Don’t want AI features on your Mac? Tough luck, unless one wants to imperfectly do it by hunting down settings in about a dozen different places. Even then, the multi-gigabyte models stay on …
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.
France imposes curfews after violent protests lead to thousands of arrests
By Sudip Kar-Gupta and Elizabeth Pineau PARIS, Oct 19 (Reuters) - French authorities set curfews in parts of several cities on Monday, including Paris, Lille and Nice, as they faced pressure over security failings after a weekend of riots and looting stemming…
Charlotte’s New Runway Gets A Digital Twin
The first viable powered aircraft predated the first proper runway by two decades. While it’s entirely possible to launch some planes from austere dirt or grass strips, the aviation world …read more
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.
Susan Li, CFO de Meta, sobre el futuro de la compañía y la IA: "Si Muse no funciona, las cosas van a ir realmente mal"
El pasado 12 de octubre, Meta realizó una de las apuestas más arriesgadas de la compañía. Zuckerberg presentó Muse Wonder, el primer modelo de IA de vanguardia con aspiraciones de competir de tú a tú, por fin, en la liga de OpenAI, Anthropic y Google. Porque …
This immortal jellyfish could be about to inspire treatments for diseases of old age
(Credit: Getty Images) The immortal jellyfish is capable of winding back its lifecycle to become young again. Scientists are unlocking its cellular secrets to find ways human cells could rejuvenate too.The tiny translucent jellyfish Turritopsis dohrnii is su…
My Wife Makes Six Times What I Make. I Plan to Change That By Training for a New Career—But There’s a Catch.
How do I choose?
Iran threatens to target AI centers and undersea cables if war with U.S. resumes
Iranian Revolutionary Guards spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on September 29. - Majid Asgaripour/Wana News Agency/Reuters Iran has signaled that it is preparing for another round of war with the United States a…
MrBeast Joins Shark Tank, Invests Quarter Million In AI-Powered ‘Ball 2’
Mr. Wonderful inversely appeared uninterested in the foam orb, not seeing how it could distinguish itself among other, more popular balls
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'
I'm the CEO of Life360. My own childhood was surprisingly hands-off.
Life360 CEO Lauren Antonoff says her independent childhood shaped how she thinks about parenting, technology, and family connections.
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
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.
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.
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
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…
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 …
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.
Scientists Just Revived Pig Kidneys Frozen for a Year. It Could Rewrite the Future of Organ Transplants
Researchers at the University of Minnesota managed to freeze test pig kidneys down to -238 degrees Fahrenheit (-150 degrees Celsius) with minimal damage to their vital functions.
Trump Admin Bans DeepSeek From Federal Agencies
DeepSeek could be sending sensitive data to Beijing, administration fears.
Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink
Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone signed a letter of intent saying they're considering a joint bid for spectrum that would support European direct-to-device satellite competition for SpaceX's Starlink. The four telecom companies say they woul…
The RTX 5090 Isn’t ‘Alive’ if It Costs $10,000, No Matter What Nvidia Says
Nvidia's flagship GPU may still be in production, but that isn't saying much for the state of Nividia's RTX 50-series lineup.
Apple Releases iOS 27.2 Release Candidate
Apple today seeded the release candidate of an upcoming iOS 27.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the fourth iOS 27.2 beta. Apple also seeded the iPadOS 27.2 RC. Registered developers can downl…
Apple Seeds watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2 Release Candidates
Alongside new betas of iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and macOS Golden Gate 27.2, Apple has seeded the release candidate versions of watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 and visionOS 27.2. The RCs come a week after Apple released the fourth betas. Registered developers can …
Apple Seeds macOS Golden Gate 27.2 Release Candidate to Developers
Apple is testing the next macOS Golden Gate update, and developers can download the macOS Golden Gate 27.2 release candidate. The RC comes a week after Apple released the fourth beta. Registered developers can download macOS Golden Gate 27.2 by openi…
Japan Is Launching a Mission to Mars Moons and Plans to Bring Samples Home
NASA contributed to this first-of-its-kind mission that may help us understand how our solar system formed.
Verizon Sets New iPhone Handoff Feature at $10, Double T-Mobile’s Price (and Still No AT&T Interest)
Just in time for the iPhone Duo, Verizon joins T-Mobile in supporting Apple’s clever feature for quickly switching between two phones.
I’ve Watched Companies Unlock Customer Loyalty With Data They Had All Along. Here’s How.
The data to win loyalty already exists; it just needs to reach customers when they need help.
The NBA, WNBA and AT&T Are Boosting Bandwidth to Improve Arena and Home Hoops Experiences
Exclusive: Basketball venues are barely keeping up with broadcasters’ and fans’ data demands, so the leagues and the carrier are upgrading arenas with all-new communications equipment.
Do some exercise, don't gamble, and never buy a boat: Michael Burry shared his 10 top life lessons
Compromise, keep learning, and be thankful. Those are just some of the pearls of wisdom that legendary investor Michael Burry shared on X.
The real reason it's going to take a while to know who won in some midterm races
Hint: It's not only because California counts slowly.
The 10 safest cities in the US — and the 10 least safe
WalletHub released a report ranking the safest cities in the US, analyzing 41 safety indicators across 182 cities.
I Watched a Company Keep Hiring to Avoid One Difficult Conversation. Here’s How to Know When You Actually Need More People.
Before adding headcount, use data to tell whether you need another employee or need to fix a deeper problem.
Resale website including Vinted are flooded with 'stolen' goods in the wake of French looting
Vinted told The Telegraph it had taken immediate action to identify and remove listings connected to the violence.
Anthropic Announces 'Public Benefit Fund', Committing 5% of Its Shares
"Anthropic says it's committing 5% of its shares to a 'public benefit fund'," reports TechCrunch, "structured as a wholly-owned entity within the company — with the option to contribute an additional 2% for every 50% increase in Anthropic's value." Importan…
Student-loan borrowers and parents are facing spiking payments and fewer options for relief, a new report says
Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul would increase payments by thousands of dollars, a new report from the Center for American Progress finds.
I visit South Korea almost every year. Seoul is great, but I recommend heading to these 4 lesser-known cities instead.
I was born in South Korea and have gone back to visit every year. Skip Seoul to see some of my favorite lesser-known cities, like Suwon and Gyeongju.
So What Are We Supposed To Take Away From You Can See Everything?
‘Real eyes realize real lies’ - Nathan Fielder
What smart people are saying about Anthropic's 5% 'public benefit' pledge
Anthropic's announcement generated enthusiasm, skepticism, and lots of questions.
This Princeton Ph.D. Has Applied to 2,300 Jobs in 2 Years. He Still Can’t Find a Job: ‘It’s Quite Surprising’
Despite research cited by the Nobel committee, Jack Weis has been ghosted for everything from lab roles to food prep jobs.
Women favor Democrats by 18 points as Trump's approval falls to a new low
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to a record low as Americans worried about high gasoline prices and appeared ready to punish his Republican Party in the November 3 congressional elections, according…
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.
The Iran War is sprawling into an inflation nightmare for Trump ahead of the midterms
Americans are feeling the pressure at the pump as the Iran War keeps prices high. That could have a big midterm impact.
French Game Store Employee Pierre Goes Viral For Defying Rioters Amid Protests
A Micromania was among the storefronts shattered in Nice, France
Russian satellite comes within 100 feet of U.S.-owned spacecraft
A Russian satellite came dangerously close to a Finnish-American satellite this weekend in a provocative maneuver that could foreshadow the new norm for space warfare. According to public orbital tracking data, KOSMOS-2612, a Russian satellite launched in Apr…
Chaos and looting roiled major cities as Europeans poured into the streets to protest rising living costs
Cost-of-living protests swept Europe over the weekend, with demonstrators taking to the streets from Lisbon and Brussels to Milan.
Apple anuncia una presentación para el 28 de octubre y todas las miradas apuntan a los nuevos MacBook Pro
Apple ha convertido octubre en un mes especialmente intenso para su calendario de lanzamientos. Hace apenas unos días, la compañía centró su atención en el hogar conectado, con nuevos dispositivos que amplían su catálogo. Pero la actividad no ha terminado ahí…
New Apple App Store Rules Crack Down on Nastiness Like Nudification
Apple may be waging a war on App Store sketchiness.
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.
If you have the scratch, they have the scares
Scary stories are more than fun, they're big business.
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.
My Mother-in-Law Wants to Save for Our Kids’ Futures. The Way She Wants to Do It Sounds Like a Scam.
This doesn't make sense to me.
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…
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 …
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.
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.
Texas Democrats eye midterms breakthrough as Republicans face voter anger
US President Donald Trump (L) backed Republican candidate Ken Paxton (R) over sitting Texas senator John Cornyn (Mandel NGAN) After more than three decades of Republican dominance, Democrats in Texas see a rare chance to break through in November's midterm e…
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.
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.
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…
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 …
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…
"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…
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