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FCC Targets Chinese Testing Labs Over Security Concerns in US Electronics #1818
The Federal Communications Commission is gearing up for a crucial vote on May 22 that could reshape how electronics enter the U.S. market. At the center of the decision is a proposal to ban specific C
AI’s Rapid Development and Growing Risks #1817
Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, pioneer of neural network AI, voices escalating fears about AIs rapid development. In a CBS News interview, Hinton outlines growing risks, including a 1020% chance AI could take
NASA Issues Dire Warning: Budget Cuts Could Trigger Emergency ISS Deorbit #1816
NASA and the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel are raising alarms about growing risks to the International Space Station due to structural damage, air leaks, and looming budget cuts. With SpaceX develop
Google Faces Potential Breakup as DOJ Seeks Antitrust Remedies Over Search Monopoly #1815
Alphabet is back in court as the DOJ pushes to break up Googles search empire, proposing divestiture of Chrome and restrictions on Android and AI use. The trial, overseen by Judge Amit Mehta, is the
Bot Crisis 101: Community Colleges Overrun by AI-Driven Financial Aid Scams #1814
Community colleges, especially Southwestern College in California, are battling a surge of AI-driven bot students who fraudulently enroll in online classes to collect financial aid. Professors are ove
Apple’s AI Turmoil: Inside the Struggles and Setbacks of Siri and Apple Intelligence #1813
Apples efforts to upgrade Siri and develop Apple Intelligence have been plagued by indecision, leadership issues, and underperforming AI models. Internal conflicts, technical missteps, and a fictitio
Impact of Tariffs on Tech Companies’ Stock Performance #1812
Tech stocks swung wildly as Trump reaffirmed global tariff plans, rattling markets after last weeks $1.8 trillion sell-off. Major players like Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Nvidia closed higher despite
TSMC and Intel’s Partnership #1811
TSMC and Intel have reached a preliminary deal where TSMC will help operate Intels chip facilities and own a 20% stake in a new joint venture. The agreement, influenced by U.S. efforts to revitalize
ChatGPT’s New Image Model Sparks Additional Copyright Controversies #1810
OpenAIs new image generator has gone viral with Studio Ghibli-style memes featuring public figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The tool, part of GPT-4o, allows users to recreate existing images
Extraordinary Signal Chat Breach Tops Trump Officials #1809
In an extraordinary breach, a journalist was mistakenly included in a Signal group chat where top Trump officials coordinated upcoming military strikes on Yemen. Using Signala public messaging appra