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Exchanges Move to Trade AI Tokens Like Oil and Gold
Major financial exchanges are developing futures and derivatives for AI tokens, treating artificial intelligence compute capacity as a tradeable commodity.
Amazon Claims Major Advance in Data Center Speed for AI Workloads
Amazon says its new networking technology dramatically accelerates data flow in its cloud data centers, solving a key bottleneck for AI training and other intensive workloads.
Salesforce Turns Slackbot Into a Full AI Agent for the Enterprise
Salesforce rebuilt Slackbot from a simple notification tool into an AI agent that searches data, drafts documents and takes actions, intensifying workplace AI competition.
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.
Venture Capital Pours Into Hard Industries as AI Disrupts Incumbents
VCs are betting big on defense, energy and government tech startups. AI-native software challenges decades-old incumbents with deep vertical integration.
AI-Written Story Sparks Literary Controversy Over Authenticity
An award-winning short story suspected of being AI-generated has ignited debate about authenticity in literature. Critics question whether AI-assisted writing undermines creative awards.
AI-Generated Content Floods Social Media Platforms
AI-generated content floods social media platforms challenging moderation systems and raising concerns about online authenticity.
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.
San Francisco Nonprofit Deploys Robots to Address Volunteer Shortage in Meal Prep
A San Francisco nonprofit in the Tenderloin district is using robotic arms to prepare meals as human volunteer numbers decline. The tech-enabled kitchen aims to serve thousands more meals weekly.
Stripe's Chargeback Policy Draws Scrutiny from Merchants
Stripe is facing criticism for its approach to chargeback disputes, with merchants claiming it favors buyers in cases of 'friendly fraud,' sparking debate over fraud liability.
Erin Brockovich Targets AI Data Centers With Public Tracking Tool
Erin Brockovich launches a public platform to track environmental concerns about AI data centers, asking communities to report developments nationwide.
Node.js 26.0.0 Introduces Temporal API for Modern Date Handling
Node.js 26.0.0 is now available, featuring the long-awaited Temporal API. This update modernizes date and time management for developers.
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.
Typewise Hires AI Growth Engineer as Startup Expands Reach
Typewise, the YC-backed keyboard startup, is hiring an AI Growth Engineer for Zurich or remote. The move signals a push to integrate AI into growth and product development.
Flipper Devices Targets Network Tinkerers With New Linux Gadget
Flipper Devices announces a Linux-powered networking gadget for hackers and hobbyists. The base model will cost under $350.
DeepMind Veteran Warns AI Benchmarks Are Not Enough
A former DeepMind researcher warns that current benchmarks fail to ensure AI safety. The call for new evaluation methods comes as AI systems grow more powerful.
Python's UV Tool Delivers Speed but Package Management Remains a Pain Point
UV, a fast Python package installer, is praised for performance but criticized for poor user experience in dependency management. The tool's speed gains are undermined by confusing commands and documentation gaps.
Meta Launches Forum App to Merge Facebook Groups With AI Chatbot
Meta's new Forum app combines Facebook Groups with an AI assistant to help users find advice and discussions in a dedicated space, challenging Reddit and Google's AI Overview.
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.
Ansel Adams Trust Alleges Unauthorized AI Colorization at Major Photo Show
The Ansel Adams Trust says an AI-colorized 'Moonrise, Hernandez' was displayed without permission at AIPAD's photography expo, sparking a debate over AI and copyright.