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Apple Watch AI Gains but Still Misses Health Coach to Rival Fitbit
watchOS 27 improves Siri and AI features on Apple Watch, but the lack of a dedicated health coach leaves it behind Google's Fitbit in proactive wellness guidance.
AI Benchmark Prompt for GeoGuessr Fails After Model Update
A well-known prompt used to test AI geography skills no longer works on the O3 model, prompting debate about benchmark reliability and model drift.
Union Avoidance Spending by US Employers Tops $1.5 Billion Annually
US employers spend more than $1.5 billion yearly on union avoidance activities, a report finds, raising questions about labor policy and worker rights.
AI Critics Call Training Data Practices 'Unauthorized Plagiarism at Scale'
A rising number of critics argue generative AI systems rely on unauthorized copying of copyrighted work, amounting to plagiarism at unprecedented scale. The debate intensifies as lawsuits mount and regulators weigh new rules for training data.
AI therapy startup claims 95% safety score in mental health benchmark
The Path claims its AI model scored 95 on the Vera-MH safety benchmark, far above rivals like ChatGPT. The startup was co-founded by Tony Robbins and Calm veterans.
Legacy IT Systems Cost UK Taxpayers £45 Billion Annually
One in four UK government computer systems run on outdated technology. Taxpayers bear the cost of failures and inefficiencies. Modernization could save billions.
Amazon Search Generates AI Images to Describe Hard-to-Name Products
Amazon's search bar now generates AI images based on text descriptions, helping find real products when you can't remember style names. The feature covers clothing and home goods.
Uber Deploys 500 Sensor-Laden Vehicles to Fuel Autonomous Driving Push
Uber is putting 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5s on the road this year to collect sensor data for its new AV Labs division, reviving its autonomous driving ambitions.
Amazon Workers Protest Data Center Expansion at City Hall
Amazon employees attended a city council meeting to demand limits on data center growth, citing environmental and community concerns.
Meta Expands AI Agents to WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger for Business Automation
Meta is rolling out AI agents for businesses on its messaging apps. The bots can handle customer service, sales and support tasks, aiming to automate key operations.
Hacker News Project Brings Realistic Soft Body Physics to Developers
A developer showcased a soft body jiggle physics project on Hacker News, highlighting real-time deformable simulations for games and animation.
Seattle Pauses New Data Centers for One Year to Study AI Impact
Seattle city council committees approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers. The full council is expected to pass it next week, using the pause to study community impacts of AI infrastructure.
Seattle City Council Moves to Block Large Data Centers for One Year
Seattle is set to impose a year-long ban on new large data centers, citing energy and environmental concerns. The moratorium aims to regulate the industry's rapid growth.
Jury Dismisses Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Over Missed Deadline
A jury threw out Musk's OpenAI lawsuit for being filed too late. The trial exposed the feud between Musk and Altman but didn't rule on OpenAI's for-profit shift.
NASA Mars Orbiter Bid Sparks Political Fight Over Fair Competition
NASA's $700 million Mars orbiter contract solicitation raises questions about open competition as senators weigh in on the future of Mars exploration and sample return.
SpaceX Files for IPO, Plans NYSE Listing Under Ticker SPCX
SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering, planning to list on the NYSE under the ticker SPCX. The filing reveals unprecedented financial details about the private space company.
Why AI Agents Fall Short in Running Supply Chains Alone
AI agents need real-world data and human judgment to manage supply chains effectively. Over-reliance on automation risks costly errors.
SendCutSend and Nourish Land $210M in Non-AI Startup Funding
Two startups raised nine-figure rounds this month, with SendCutSend taking $110M for on-demand custom manufacturing and Nourish securing $100M for insurance-covered metabolic health counseling.
Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement
Maka Kids raised $3 million in seed funding for its streaming app designed for children ages zero to six. The platform focuses on well-being and healthy development rather than engagement metrics.
Lotus Reverses Electric-Only Strategy, Brings Back Combustion Engines
Lotus will reintroduce combustion engines alongside EVs, abandoning its earlier all-electric pledge. The move reflects broader industry caution on EV demand.