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Public Opposition to AI Data Centers Grows as NIMBY Sentiment Spreads
A new survey shows Americans strongly oppose AI data centers near homes, citing noise, energy use and property value concerns. The backlash challenges Big Tech’s expansion plans.
Wi-Fi Signals Can Identify You by Your Gait, Researchers Warn
New research shows Wi-Fi signals can track individuals by their walking patterns, turning everyday routers into surveillance tools without cameras.
OpenRouter Hits $1.3B Valuation After $113M Series B Round
OpenRouter raised $113M in Series B funding led by CapitalG, more than doubling its valuation to $1.3B. Usage surged 5x in six months, signaling the rise of multi-AI-model platforms.
DuckDuckGo User Surge Follows Google's AI Expansion Announcement
DuckDuckGo saw a sharp rise in new users after Google deepened AI integration in search. Privacy concerns and dissatisfaction with AI overviews drove the shift.
Illinois Passes Landmark AI Safety Bill With Third-Party Oversight
Illinois lawmakers passed the strongest AI safety bill in the US, requiring third-party audits for companies like OpenAI and Google. Governor JB Pritzker plans to sign it into law.
eBay Rejects GameStop Takeover Bid, Calls Offer 'Not Credible'
eBay dismissed GameStop's $4.5 billion acquisition offer as 'not credible,' setting up a potential hostile takeover battle.
Amazon Turns to Japan's Bullet Trains for Package Delivery
Amazon Japan now transports packages on Shinkansen bullet trains to cut carbon emissions. The move expands rail-based logistics for faster, greener deliveries.
Why Companies Are Quietly Bringing Back Workers After AI Replacements
After replacing staff with AI, many firms are now rehiring humans to fix errors and ensure safe, reliable operations. Human oversight is proving essential.
TikTok Pushes Beyond Videos in Super App Ambitions
TikTok is expanding beyond short videos into shopping, messaging and payments, aiming to become a super app. The move could reshape user habits but raises privacy and regulatory concerns.
OpenRouter's $113M Series B Signals AI Middleware Boom
OpenRouter raised $113 million to connect developers to multiple AI models. The Series B round underscores growing investor confidence in AI infrastructure companies.
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.
Alphabet Raises $80 Billion in Stock Sale for AI Expansion
Alphabet plans to raise $80 billion by selling stock to fund its artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout. The move positions Google to compete aggressively in the AI race against Microsoft and OpenAI.
DuckDuckGo Surges as AI Skeptics Flee Google Search
DuckDuckGo reports user growth by positioning itself as an AI-free search alternative. Privacy-conscious users are leaving Google over AI integration.
Flipper Zero Zig Template Sparks Security Debate
A new Zig template for Flipper Zero raises security concerns. The tool simplifies custom firmware development, sparking debate on ethical use.
Microsoft tests user removal of AI models in Windows 11 Insider build
Microsoft is testing a new Windows 11 build that lets users uninstall AI models. The experimental build 26300.8553 also adds Start menu and search changes.
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.
Developer Hijacks Chipotle AI Bot for Free Coding Assistance
A developer turned Chipotle's customer support chatbot into a coding assistant, exposing security flaws in corporate AI chatbots.
Why Viral Humanoid Robot Videos Mislead the Public
Viral videos of humanoid robots performing impressive feats often mask a gap between demonstrations and real-world reliability. Experts warn that anthropomorphism can lead to misleading assumptions about robot capabilities.
Faceprint Tracking Found in Meta Smart Glasses Code
Code analysis reveals Meta smart glasses can perform faceprint tracking. Privacy experts warn of surveillance risks even before feature activation.
Major US Banks Unite on Tokenization Network to Counter Crypto Threat
A consortium of leading US banks is launching a tokenization network to compete with crypto and stablecoin startups, marking a strategic shift in digital finance.