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Pope Francis unveils 'Magnifica Humanitas' to protect human dignity in AI development
Pope Francis launches an academic foundation called 'Magnifica Humanitas' to ensure AI development respects human dignity and moral values.
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.
AI-Generated Lawsuits Overwhelm Courts as Unrepresented Plaintiffs Turn to Chatbots
Individuals without lawyers are using AI tools like ChatGPT to file lawsuits. The low-quality cases, dubbed 'slopsuits,' are clogging judicial dockets and raising concerns about misuse of technology.
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.
Meta Employees Rush to Use Perks Before 8,000 Job Cuts Take Effect
Meta employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks as layoffs loom. The company is cutting about 8,000 jobs.
Google's AI Assistants Demand More Personal Data, Raising Trust Questions
Google unveiled always-on AI agents at I/O 2026, but their functionality depends on accessing users' personal data, sparking renewed trust concerns.
Google I/O 2026: Gemini AI and Android XR Glasses Lead the Agenda
Google I/O 2026 will feature major Gemini AI updates, Android improvements, and a first look at Android XR smart glasses. The event signals Google's push into AI and spatial computing.
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.
Google Pushes AI Agents Despite Consumer Trust Hurdles
Google is building an AI agent ecosystem. But consumers may not be ready to hand over control of their digital lives.
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.
IBM's Hidden Role in Automating Chip Manufacturing
IBM claims credit for pioneering semiconductor manufacturing automation. The company's early work laid the foundation for modern chip production. This history holds lessons for today's supply chain challenges.
China Deploys Subsea Data Center Powered by Offshore Wind and Ocean Cooling
China launched the world's first commercial underwater data center off Hainan. It uses seawater cooling and offshore wind to power 2,000 servers efficiently.
Apple to Pay iPhone Owners $250 Million Over Missing AI Features
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed AI features. Eligible iPhone owners can claim part of the settlement. The payout addresses claims Apple misled users about Siri and other AI capabilities.
Google Tests Reduced Free Storage for New Accounts Without Phone Number
Google is testing a policy in select regions that limits new accounts to 5GB free storage unless users link a phone number. The move aims to curb abuse but raises privacy questions.
Team Boosts Filesystem Speed 47x by Removing It
A development team achieved a 47x performance improvement by eliminating the filesystem and using a direct I/O approach, challenging common assumptions about storage design.
IBM Launches First Dedicated Quantum Chip Factory as Separate Company
IBM spins off its quantum chip manufacturing into an independent foundry, aiming to accelerate commercial quantum computing development.
Mozilla Expands Free VPN Service to New Countries
Mozilla has expanded its free VPN offering, adding servers in more countries. Users gain broader privacy access but should understand free VPN trade-offs.
ReMarkable Paper Pure Drops Frontlight in Pursuit of Digital Minimalism
ReMarkable's new Paper Pure is a refined digital notepad with no frontlight, prioritizing a paper-like experience over versatility. The device offers a distraction-free writing tool for a niche audience.
TerraMow V1000 Targets Beginners With Wire-Free Robot Mower
A new robot lawn mower ditches boundary wires and complex setup. The TerraMow V1000 aims to attract first-time users who found previous models too daunting.
Samsung's Fainting Detection Puts Apple on Notice
Samsung has introduced a fainting detection feature that could redefine smartwatch health monitoring. Apple Watch users may soon face a tough choice.