Missouri
PulseAugur coverage of Missouri — every cluster mentioning Missouri across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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AI used to impersonate execs and steal $129M; three charged
Three individuals, Jacob Soall, Sharon Hazan, and Guy Sheetrit, have been indicted in the US on charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for allegedly using AI to impersonate CEOs and lawyers. The scheme, whi…
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Momentic launches AI agents to automate app testing and bug detection
Momentic, a Y Combinator W24 startup, has launched an AI-powered platform designed to automate application testing and bug detection. The platform, named Mo, acts as an AI QA engineer, interacting with applications to v…
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AI classifier shows promise in disaster damage assessment, but road analysis lags
A study evaluating the CLARKE AI classifier for post-disaster damage assessment found that building damage assessment achieved a Micro F1 score of 0.834, demonstrating good geographic transferability across Florida and …
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TP-Link to assemble routers in US after import ban
TP-Link is planning to assemble its routers in the United States, with production potentially starting as early as 2027. This move follows a ban on new foreign-made routers imposed by the Federal Communications Commissi…
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Gen Z flees California for Texas amid high costs, but AI jobs remain an attraction
Gen Z is increasingly leaving California, with the state experiencing the largest net loss of young adults in 2024. High living costs, inflation, and a challenging job market are primary drivers for this migration, with…
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Judge rules Flock license plate searches unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that the use of Flock license plate reader systems constitutes an unconstitutional warrantless search, violating Fourth Amendment rights. Footage obtained by 404 Media shows a deputy searching …
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Mississippi River mayors propose AI data center guardrails
Mayors along the Mississippi River, including three from Arkansas, are advocating for regulations on AI data centers. This initiative stems from the increasing number of companies seeking to build these facilities due t…
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Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt's Staff Accused of Using AI for Backfiring Conspiracy Theory
Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri allegedly attempted to undermine Special Counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday. A social media post suggests that Schmitt's staff may have utilized AI to generate a conspiracy theory that ultima…
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FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey Resigns After One Year
Andrew Bailey, a deputy director at the FBI and an ally of Donald Trump, has announced his resignation after just over a year with the agency. Bailey, who previously served as Missouri's attorney general, stated he is l…
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US diesel prices surge 60%, straining farmers' finances
Diesel prices in the U.S. have surged by 60% compared to pre-war levels, reaching an average of $6.05 per gallon. This increase is significantly impacting farmers who rely on diesel for harvesting crops like soybeans an…
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Missouri voters recall council member over AI data center tax breaks
In Independence, Missouri, nearly 70% of voters recalled City Council member John Perkins due to his support for AI data center tax breaks. Perkins, who voted in favor of over $6 billion in tax incentives for the Nebius…
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New method verifies machine-extracted legal logic despite significant disagreement
A new paper explores the challenges of trusting legal logic extracted by machines from statutes, highlighting significant disagreement rates between independent parsing tools. Researchers developed a "survival certifica…
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Casey's General Stores emerges as fifth-largest US pizza chain
Casey's General Stores, a Fortune 500 company, has quietly become the fifth-largest pizza chain in the U.S. by focusing on small towns and offering a diverse menu that includes popular pizzas and wings. The company's st…
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US EPA proposal to remove public input on data center pollution permits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to remove a requirement for states to solicit public feedback on applications for air pollution permits, a move that critics argue will suppress public input o…
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Dash cam legality varies by state; check rules before driving
Dash cams are legal to use in all US states, but specific regulations regarding their placement, size, and audio recording capabilities vary significantly by state. Some states mandate specific windshield mounting locat…
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Illinois Powerball ticket wins $1 billion jackpot
A single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois has won the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month streak without a top prize winner. The winning ticket was purchased at a Hy-Vee gas station in Quincy. This marks the eight…
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Lawmakers move to block AI chatbot marriages as trend grows
A growing number of individuals are engaging in symbolic or actual marriage ceremonies with AI chatbots, leading to the emergence of specialized wedding services. However, this trend is facing opposition from lawmakers,…
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Missouri Lawmaker's AI Comments Spark Humor and Political Critique
A humorous video clip features a Missouri lawmaker discussing AI, shared on Mastodon. The post suggests the lawmaker's comments are amusing and implies a need to vote out such politicians. The content is tagged with #mi…
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15 states demand OpenAI transparency after AI model breach
A coalition of 15 states, led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, has demanded transparency and accountability from OpenAI regarding a security breach involving an experimental AI model. The coalition alleges that Ope…
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US courts grapple with mifepristone access amid ongoing legal challenges
Legal battles continue in the United States over the distribution of the abortion pill mifepristone, with ongoing court cases challenging its availability via mail and telemedicine. While some courts have upheld the dru…