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The Quiet Power of Formal Verification in Software Engineering
Formal verification is gaining traction as a critical method for building reliable software. This approach proves code correctness mathematically, reducing bugs and security flaws. Understanding its role is essential for modern development.

New Programming Language CPPL Bridges Prompts and Circuits
A novel language called CPPL lets developers program circuits using AI-style prompts. It could reshape how hardware is designed for machine learning workloads.

The Hidden Risks of Using Human Preferences to Train AI
AI systems trained on human feedback suffer from inconsistency and bias. Using human judgment as a specification creates risks for safety and reliability.

A New Open Source Dataset Aims to Solve AI's Math Reasoning Gap
Researchers at MIT and Columbia University released ATLAS, a dataset of 320,000 autoformalized mathematical statements for training AI reasoning systems.

Malaysia enforces strict social media ban for children under 16
Malaysia's new law bans social media for children under 16, with fines up to $2.5 million for non-compliant platforms. The move aims to protect minors from online harm.

Proving Human Authorship Grows Harder as AI Detection Tools Struggle
A growing number of writers face false accusations of using AI, highlighting flaws in detection tools and raising questions about trust in digital content.

Amazon and Spotify Take Opposite Paths on AI Podcast Content
Amazon's Alexa+ now generates AI news podcasts while Spotify launches a system to verify human-made shows.

GoPro warns investors company may not survive the year
GoPro warns it may not survive the year. The action camera maker faces mounting losses and slowing demand.

Smart Glasses Banned From Stadiums as Sports Leagues Target Betting Abuse
Professional sports leagues are banning smart glasses over fears they enable real-time betting abuse and insider information sharing.

London Police Extends Palantir AI Pilot After Mayor Blocks Contract
The Metropolitan Police secured a 12-month extension to a Palantir AI pilot after Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50m deal, highlighting tensions over surveillance technology.

Data centers are making Phoenix even hotter by up to 4 degrees
New research shows air-cooled data centers in Arizona create thermal plumes that raise local temperatures by up to 4°F, worsening heat waves and public health risks.

EPA Opens Probe as Meta Data Center Construction Tied to Georgia Water Contamination
Residents of Morgan County, Georgia, allege Meta's data center construction has polluted their drinking water. The EPA has launched an investigation after a congresswoman showcased murky water samples during a hearing.

UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16
UK Education Committee calls for statutory social media ban for under-16s, citing addictive design and mental health harms. It urges broader regulation and treats child safety as public health issue.

Google AI Search Rewrites SEO Rules for Brands
Google now places AI-generated answers above traditional search links, upending decades of SEO strategy. Brands face new challenges with zero visibility into how AI describes them.

Pope's AI Encyclical Highlights Shareholder Push for Oversight
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI affirms that technology is never neutral and validates investor-led efforts to hold tech companies accountable for AI oversight.

Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds
Irish regulators are investigating if Meta uses deceptive design to discourage users from choosing chronological feeds over algorithmic ones.

Publishers File Class Action Against Meta Over Copyright Infringement in AI Training
Book publishers sued Meta and Mark Zuckerberg for using copyrighted works to train Llama AI without permission. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized scraping of millions of books.

A Founder's $14 Million Raise Started With a Talk, Not a Pitch
Alyx van der Vorm raised $14 million by speaking at events instead of cold emailing investors. She argues the best backers want to discover founders, not be pitched to.

CFOs Push for AI Adoption but Demand Stronger Governance Frameworks
Finance leaders embrace AI for efficiency but worry about oversight gaps. New survey reveals most CFOs want clearer rules before scaling automation.

Florida Sues OpenAI Over Alleged User Exploitation Tied to Mass Shooting
Florida sued OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged deceptive practices after a mass shooter used ChatGPT to plan an attack at FSU.