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How Pull Requests Are Replacing Whiteboards in Tech Hiring
A growing number of tech companies are replacing traditional whiteboard interviews with real-world coding tasks using pull requests. This shift aims to evaluate candidates more fairly and accurately.
Waymo Halts Robotaxi Service in Two Cities After Flooding Incidents
Waymo paused autonomous taxi operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its vehicles repeatedly drove into flooded streets, raising safety concerns.
Aluminum Prices Surge 20%, Startups Use AI to Extract Metal From Scrap
With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups are turning to AI to improve recovery of critical minerals from scrap.
New AI Architecture Separates Prompts and Reasoning Into Parallel Streams
Researchers propose Multi-Stream LLMs, splitting prompts, thinking and I/O into parallel processes to boost efficiency and reduce latency.
Google Search's AI Overhaul Raises Alarms About Internet Quality
Google's shift to AI-powered search threatens web traffic and content quality.
Google search botches basic word definitions with AI overhaul
Google's AI Overviews are producing inaccurate definitions for common words like disregard, stop and ignore, replacing previously reliable dictionary results.
Chrome Proposes New API for Efficient Page Updates
Google Chrome has proposed a new web API for declarative partial updates, aiming to reduce full re-renders and boost performance in complex web apps.
Apple AirPods Control Redesign Aims to Reduce User Frustration
Apple is reportedly overhauling AirPods controls to make them more intuitive and less error-prone, addressing common complaints about accidental touches.
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.
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.
Star Citizen Hits $1 Billion Crowdfunding Milestone, Still in Early Access
Star Citizen has raised $1 billion from backers but remains in early access after nine years of development, sparking debate about crowdfunding risks.
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.
Startup Pays Indian Gig Workers to Train Humanoid Robots
Human Archive hires gig workers in India to wear sensors and collect physical movement data for AI and robotics training.
Lenovo Probes Gray Market Piracy Allegations Tied to G10 Handheld
Lenovo investigates claims its China-only G10 handheld is being used for piracy. Third parties may pre-load illicit games to hike gray market prices.
Study Finds Politeness in AI Prompts Can Impact Model Accuracy
Research reveals that prompt tone significantly influences LLM accuracy. Polite prompts may boost performance while impolite ones degrade it.
Italian Council Slaps 200% Tax on Data Centers in Farmland
An Italian regional council imposed a 200% tax on data centers built in agricultural zones to steer development toward abandoned industrial areas and reduce environmental harm.
Threads Tests AI Fact-Check Feature Similar to Grok
Threads is testing an AI fact-check feature that lets users ask @meta.ai to verify claims in posts, mirroring X's Grok tool.
Microsoft Warns AI Chatbots Are Steering Users to Malicious Sites
Microsoft warns that AI chatbots may direct users to malicious websites as threat actors adapt social engineering. Users should verify links carefully.
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.
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.