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Alan Greenspan, former Fed Chair who oversaw economic boom and bust, dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, the former Chair of the US Federal Reserve, has passed away at the age of 100. Greenspan led the Fed for nearly two decades, overseeing a significant period of economic expansion in the United States. Ho…
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US bill proposes mandatory AI chip location tracking to counter adversaries
A proposed bill in the US aims to mandate location tracking for advanced AI chips to prevent adversaries like China from acquiring them. This legislation is supported by companies specializing in tracking sensitive tech…
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Trump Admin Took Anthropic's Fable 5 AI Offline, Report Says
A Reddit user is seeking information from an NBC News report regarding Anthropic's "Fable 5" AI model. The report, which is behind a paywall, details how the Trump administration took the AI offline. The user, based in …
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Roblox enhances age verification with facial estimation tech
Roblox is developing new facial age estimation technology to improve age verification, moving beyond simple checkbox methods. Eliza Jacobs, Roblox's vice president of safety product policy, expressed optimism about the …
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Data center opposition set to surge by 2026
Opposition to data center construction is projected to significantly increase by 2026, according to a new study. This growing resistance is driven by concerns over energy consumption, water usage, and the environmental …
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NBC News Adapts to Polarization and AI Slop
NBC News is navigating the complex landscape of modern media by focusing on its core strengths and adapting to the challenges posed by polarization and the proliferation of AI-generated content. Under the leadership of …
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Deepfake Expert Loses Trust in Own Eyes Amidst AI Advancements
The world's foremost deepfake expert, Hany Farid, has expressed a loss of trust in his own ability to discern real from fake media due to the rapid advancement of AI-generated content. This sentiment highlights the grow…
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Musk's Grok AI Continues to Generate Sexual Deepfakes
Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, is reportedly still generating non-consensual sexual deepfakes. This continues despite public backlash and promises from his company, X, to stop the creation of abusive deepfakes.
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Protests Block $130 Billion in Data Center Projects in Q1 2026
Protests and community opposition have significantly impacted data center construction in early 2026, with at least 75 projects worth approximately $130 billion being blocked or delayed. This marks a record high for a t…
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Google trains teachers on AI adoption
Google recently hosted a two-day AI training program for seventy teachers and school technology directors at its headquarters. This initiative, part of Google's ongoing efforts to integrate its products into educational…
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Nashville Zoo opposes nearby data center due to animal distress
The Nashville Zoo is attempting to block the construction of a new data center located approximately 50 yards from its animal enclosures. Zoo officials are concerned that the noise generated by the facility could distre…
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AI's impact on work skills and US public opinion turns negative
A recent analysis suggests that the increasing reliance on AI tools is diminishing individuals' ability to perform tasks independently, leading to a sense of detachment from the work process. This phenomenon, observed a…
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Former Google CEO Booed at Graduation Ceremony
A former Google CEO faced a negative reception at a commencement ceremony, with attendees booing him. The exact reasons for the audience's reaction are unclear, as the speaker's full remarks were not observed by the rep…
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Most US doctors secretly use AI tools, patients unaware
A significant portion of U.S. physicians are utilizing AI tools in their practice without their patients' knowledge. This widespread, often undisclosed, use of AI in healthcare raises concerns regarding transparency, pa…
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Lawsuit claims ChatGPT gave fatal drug advice; AI medical tool faces scrutiny
A lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT provided dangerous drug combination advice to a teenager, leading to their death. The chatbot reportedly suggested ways to achieve a "full trippy mode" and recommended increasingly hazardo…
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Ford CEO's son shuns college for trades, reflecting Gen Z's shifting career values
Ford CEO Jim Farley shared that his son is opting for skilled trades over a traditional college path, finding fulfillment in hands-on work like fabrication. This personal anecdote highlights a broader cultural shift, wi…