Spotify Tests Artist Profile Protection Tool To Combat AI-Generated Music Misattribution
Spotify is testing a new “Artist Profile Protection” feature that allows artists to review and approve releases before they appear on their profiles, as the platform responds to rising issues…
Anthropic Introduces Claude Auto Mode To Let AI Execute Coding Tasks With Built-In Safeguards
Anthropic has introduced a new “auto mode” for its Claude AI system, designed to allow the model to independently decide which coding actions can be executed without human approval while…
Kentucky Farm Family Rejects $26 Million Offer From AI Company Over Data Center Plans
A farming family in northern Kentucky has rejected a $26 million offer from an unnamed artificial intelligence company seeking land for a data center, citing concerns over environmental impact and…
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora App Six Months After Launch Amid Declining User Interest
OpenAI has announced it is shutting down its Sora social app, an AI-driven platform launched six months ago that aimed to replicate short-form video experiences similar to TikTok. The company…
Epoch Biodesign Develops Enzyme Process To Turn Plastic Waste Into New Raw Materials
Epoch Biodesign has developed a process that uses enzymes to break down plastic waste into reusable raw materials, positioning discarded textiles as an alternative to petroleum in plastic production. Founder…
Meta Ordered To Pay $375 Million After Jury Finds Harm To Children And Misleading Safety Claims
A jury in Santa Fe has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties after finding the company misled consumers about platform safety and exposed children to harm, marking…
Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics To Expand Home Humanoid Robot Ambitions
Amazon has confirmed it has acquired Fauna Robotics, a two-year-old startup founded by former engineers from Meta and Google. The deal, first reported by Bloomberg, did not disclose financial terms.…
Brinc Launches Guardian Drone Targeting Police And Emergency Response Market
Brinc has introduced a new drone designed for emergency response, positioning it as a potential alternative to police helicopters. The product, called Guardian drone, is aimed at law enforcement and…
ICE Agents Deployed At U.S. Airports As Shutdown Disrupts TSA Operations
Federal immigration officers have been deployed at multiple U.S. airports as the Trump administration seeks to address long security lines caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown. The shutdown, which…
FBI Warns Iranian Hackers Use Telegram Bots To Control Devices And Steal Data
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned that Iranian government-linked hackers are using Telegram-based tools to infiltrate and control the devices of dissidents, journalists, and opposition groups worldwide. In an…
Apple Sets WWDC 2026 For June With Focus On AI Features And Developer Tools
Apple has announced that its Worldwide Developers Conference will take place from June 8 to June 12, with events held online and at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. The annual…
DoorDash Launches Temporary Fuel Relief Program As Gas Prices Surge
DoorDash has introduced a temporary fuel relief program for drivers in the United States and Canada as rising gas prices increase operating costs for gig workers. The program, announced Monday,…
Bipartisan Bill Targets Prediction Markets Over Sports Betting And Casino-Style Wagers
U.S. senators have introduced a bipartisan bill that could restrict prediction market platforms from offering sports-related wagers and casino-style contracts, placing new limits on companies such as Kalshi and Polymarket.…
Bernie Sanders AI Video Highlights Chatbot Bias And Limits In Policy Debate
A viral video featuring Bernie Sanders questioning an AI chatbot has drawn attention to how conversational systems can reflect user assumptions, rather than provide independent analysis, during discussions on privacy…
Leaked DarkSword Exploit Raises Risk For Hundreds Of Millions Of Older iPhones
A newly leaked version of the DarkSword hacking tool has been published online, raising concerns among researchers that attackers can now easily target iPhones and iPads running older operating systems.…
Apple Maps May Introduce Search Ads As Apple Expands Revenue From Navigation App
Apple is preparing to introduce advertising into Apple Maps, with plans that could bring sponsored search results to users as early as this summer, according to a report by Bloomberg.…
DoD Official Emil Michael Criticizes Anthropic Dispute And Revisits Uber Exit In Podcast Interview
Emil Michael has outlined his views on the U.S. government’s dispute with Anthropic in a recent podcast interview, while also revisiting his departure from Uber and its long-term impact on…
Weight Loss Drug Price Cuts In US Spur Direct To Consumer Sales Shift
Falling prices for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs in the United States are reshaping how pharmaceutical companies sell treatments, with more patients paying out of pocket and drugmakers turning to direct-to-consumer channels.…