This Former Intel CEO Wants to Jumpstart Moore’s Law With Light
…Against that backdrop, do I need to regulate? What do I need to regulate? What are the quality and security requirements for these models? These are valid questions. We’re figuring it…
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Fans Flocked to World Cup Host Cities—Causing 80 Percent of the Tournament’s Emissions
…2026 World Cup, which amounts to $787 million. “We now regularly see record-breaking temperatures as a result of climate change, which will limit if and how these mega-events can be…
Trump Pivots on AI Regulation, Worker Ousted by DOGE Runs for Office, and Hantavirus Explained
…And we're going to talk about whether this move actually signals a meaningful shift in future regulation of this technology. Leah Feiger: In another surprising turn of events, we're also…
Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar—and What It Means for Your iPhone
…Does This Affect My iPhone or Apple Watch? Apple devices that use Globalstar features, like the iPhone 14 or later and the Apple Watch Ultra 3, shouldn’t see any immediate changes…
Meta Is Warned That Facial Recognition Glasses Will Arm Sexual Predators
…In a letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday, it argues that face recognition in inconspicuous consumer eyewear “cannot be resolved through product design changes, opt-out mechanisms, or incremental safeguards.” Bystanders…
ICE Collected Nearly 1 Million People’s DNA Last Year—Including Young Children
…Primary Purpose When the Justice Department changed its regulations in 2020, it defended the collection of DNA from immigration detainees in part as an administrative identification measure—akin to taking fingerprints during…
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez Will Fight for Press Freedom—Until Trump Fires Her
…To be clear, the FCC regulates what goes out over the air—so radio, television—but it does not regulate, for example, cable or streaming services or digital content? So this podcast…
Everyone at the Musk v. Altman Trial Is Using Fancy Butt Cushions
…About 10 people, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and general counsel Che Chang, have benefitted from thick black cushions—the plushest of them from the brand Purple; $120 from Target—that spare…
The Comedy Club at the End of the Metaverse
…It has also served as a hub for ragtag regulars who seem to really like the place. Last week, Meta announced it would shut down Horizon Worlds in VR to focus on…
Give Your Phone a Huge (and Free) Upgrade by Switching to Another Keyboard
While it might seem like the Android or iOS keyboard is a baked-in part of your mobile experience, it's actually something you can change. No matter what your make and…