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Feb 02 • 3 months ago

SpaceX acquires xAI, plans 1 million satellite constellation to power it

"This marks not just the next chapter, but the next book in SpaceX and xAI's mission."

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Feb 01 • 3 months ago

At NIH, a power struggle over institute directorships deepens

The research agency has 27 institute and center directors. Will those roles become politicized? ...

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Feb 01 • 3 months ago

Web portal leaves kids' chats with AI toy open to anyone with Gmail account

Just about anyone with a Gmail account could access Bondu chat transcripts. ...

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Feb 01 • 3 months ago

Developers say AI coding tools work—and that's precisely what worries them

Ars spoke to several software devs about AI and found enthusiasm tempered by unease. ...

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Feb 01 • 3 months ago

FCC aims to ensure "only living and lawful Americans" get Lifeline benefits

Alleging fraud in California, Carr proposes making enrollment stricter nationwide. ...

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Feb 01 • 3 months ago

A cup of coffee for depression treatment has better results than microdosing

The effect of microdosing have been overstated, at least when it comes to depression. ...

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Jan 31 • 3 months ago

Here's why Blue Origin just ended its suborbital space tourism program

"This program has laid the groundwork for our company's future success." ...

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Jan 31 • 3 months ago

AI agents now have their own Reddit-style social network, and it's getting weird fast

Moltbook lets 32,000 AI bots trade jokes, tips, and complaints about humans. ...

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Jan 31 • 3 months ago

TrumpRx delayed as senators question if it's a giant scam with Big Pharma

The website is delayed as senators seek answers from health department watchdog. ...

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Jan 31 • 3 months ago

ICE protester says her Global Entry was revoked after agent scanned her face

Global Entry and Precheck revoked three days after incident, court filing says. ...

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Jan 31 • 3 months ago

The TV industry finally concedes that the future may not be in 8K

With virtually no content and limited benefits, 8K TVs were doomed. ...

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Jan 31 • 3 months ago

Early Universe's supermassive black holes grew in cocoons like butterflies

During cocoon phase, young, supermassive black holes are surrounded by high-density gas. ...

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