Cyberattack Disrupts Intoxalock Breathalyzer Systems Leaving Drivers Unable To Start Vehicles
A cyberattack on U.S.-based breathalyzer provider Intoxalock has disrupted its systems, leaving drivers across multiple states unable to start their vehicles due to missed calibration requirements. Intoxalock said on its…
Amazon Develops New AI-Focused Smartphone More Than A Decade After Fire Phone
Amazon is developing a new smartphone more than 11 years after discontinuing its Fire Phone, signaling a renewed push into hardware tied closely to its artificial intelligence ecosystem. According to…
Trump Administration Proposes Federal AI Framework To Override State Laws
The Trump administration has introduced a legislative framework for artificial intelligence that would centralize policymaking at the federal level, potentially overriding state laws and reshaping how AI is regulated across…
U.S. Justice Department Links Handala Cyberattack On Stryker To Iranian Intelligence
The U.S. Justice Department has accused Iran’s government of operating the hacktivist group Handala, which recently claimed responsibility for a destructive cyberattack on medical technology company Stryker. In a press…
Blue Origin Seeks Approval For 50,000-Satellite Orbital Data Center Network
Blue Origin has asked U.S. regulators to approve a plan to deploy more than 50,000 satellites that would function as an orbital data center, aiming to shift energy- and water-intensive…
Delve Faces Allegations of Fake Compliance Reports as Company Pushes Back
An anonymous post on Substack has accused compliance startup Delve of misleading customers about their privacy and security compliance status, raising concerns about potential legal and financial exposure. The post,…
Hachette Pulls ‘Shy Girl’ Over Suspected AI Use Despite Author Denial
Hachette Book Group has decided not to publish the novel “Shy Girl” in the United States and will discontinue its release in the United Kingdom, citing concerns that artificial intelligence…
From First Tweet To X The Platform’s 20-Year Journey Reflects A Changing Social Media Landscape
On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey posted what would become one of the most iconic messages in internet history: “just setting up my twittr.” That short post marked the beginning…
AI Tokens Emerge As A New Form Of Engineer Compensation In Silicon Valley
A new compensation trend is gaining traction in Silicon Valley, with companies exploring the idea of giving engineers AI “tokens” alongside salary and equity. These tokens represent access to computing…
Study Finds Scientists Rarely Land Jokes During Conference Presentations
A new study examining more than 500 science conference presentations suggests that humor in academic talks rarely lands, with most attempts receiving little more than polite chuckles or silence. Most…
Microsoft Scales Back Copilot In Windows 11 As It Refocuses On Useful AI Features
Microsoft has announced a series of updates to Windows 11, including scaling back integrations of its AI assistant Copilot across the platform. The changes reflect a shift toward a more…
Elon Musk Found Liable For Misleading Twitter Investors In $44 Billion Deal Dispute
A California civil jury has ruled that Elon Musk intentionally misled investors during his attempt to withdraw from the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in 2022. The verdict centers on…
Anthropic Challenges Pentagon Claims In Court Over National Security Dispute
Anthropic has filed new sworn declarations in a California federal court, disputing the Department of Defense’s claim that the company poses a national security risk. The filings come ahead of…
AI Bots Could Outnumber Human Web Traffic By 2027, Cloudflare CEO Says
Artificial intelligence bots could soon dominate internet traffic, with volumes expected to surpass human activity by 2027, according to Matthew Prince. Speaking at the SXSW conference in Austin, Prince said…
Polymarket Partners With MLB To Expand Prediction Markets In Sports
Polymarket has signed a new partnership with Major League Baseball, continuing its recent expansion through high-profile deals across sports and technology. The agreement designates Polymarket as MLB’s official prediction market…
Jeff Bezos Seeks $100 Billion Fund To Acquire And Modernize Industrial Firms With AI
Jeff Bezos is reportedly seeking to raise $100 billion for a new investment fund aimed at acquiring companies in major industrial sectors and upgrading them with artificial intelligence, according to…