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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.
VCs Warn AI Frenzy Fuels Dangerous Groupthink Among Startups
Top venture capitalists see an AI funding bubble with young founders raising millions easily. They warn of groupthink and inflated valuations in the startup ecosystem.
Google to Pay $135 Million Over Android Data Tracking
Google will pay $135 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging it tracked Android users without consent. Millions of users who had an Android phone after 2017 may be eligible for up to $100.
Seed Rounds Grow Bigger as Path to Series A Narrows
US seed rounds have tripled since 2018, but Series A graduation rates have fallen to 24% for 2024 cohorts, signaling a narrowing funnel for startups.
Why Autonomous AI Fails Without a Body-Like Feedback System
AI systems that rely on pure autonomy often fail. A new framework compares AI to the human body, arguing that feedback loops build trust.
The Case Against AI Skepticism Is Weaker Than You Think
A growing backlash against AI is not just noise. It reflects real concerns about control, labor and culture that the tech industry ignores at its peril.
Hyperscalers Face Pressure to Curb Data Center Water Consumption
Google and Microsoft face growing pressure to reduce water consumption in data centers as AI expansion increases demand.
Software Engineering Faces a Defining Moment as AI Reshapes the Field
The software engineering profession is at a crossroads. AI coding assistants and market pressures are redefining roles, creating both opportunities and existential questions for developers.
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.
Waymo Pulls Robotaxis From Highways After Safety Incidents
Waymo suspends highway driving across US markets over construction zone concerns, following a software recall for flood-related incidents.
Vatican Warns AI Threatens Rights and Freedom in New Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical warning that AI affects rights and freedom. The Vatican partnered with Anthropic, sparking divided reactions from the tech industry.
Volvo Secures U.S. Approval to Keep Selling Connected Cars
The Trump administration has permitted Volvo to continue selling connected cars in the U.S., clearing the way for its factory expansion.
Open source coding agent Zot challenges established AI assistants
A new open source coding agent called Zot aims to compete with established AI coding assistants. It offers a harness for autonomous software development tasks.
Google Calls Search Monopoly Ruling Flawed in Appeal, Says It Won Fairly
Google appeals its search monopoly ruling, arguing the decision overstepped legal bounds. The company says it won market position through fair competition.
Self-Hosted Email Without the Mail Server: A New Open Source Tool Emerges
Posthorn is a new open source tool that lets you self-host email without a traditional mail server. It simplifies setup and targets developers seeking privacy and control.
Deflock Maps Over 100,000 License Plate Readers Across the US
Deflock has mapped more than 100,000 automated license plate readers in the US, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.
Google Redesigns Search Around AI With Dynamic Interface and Agentic Tools
Google is overhauling Search with AI-powered features including a dynamic search box and autonomous agents that complete tasks. The changes signal a fundamental shift in how users interact with the world's dominant search engine.
Tampering Threats Emerge for Encrypted AI Reasoning Systems
Privacy-preserving AI models that process encrypted data may be vulnerable to undetectable manipulation, researchers warn. The finding challenges assumptions about security in confidential computing.
Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Reaches European Roads, One Country at a Time
Tesla expands Full Self-Driving to Lithuania after Netherlands. Gradual rollout faces strict European regulations.
Mercury Hits $5.2B Valuation as Fintech Startup Pursues Own Banking License
Mercury raised $200M at a $5.2B valuation and secured regulatory approval to establish its own bank. The digital banking startup serves over 300,000 companies and reported $650M in annualized revenue.