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AI Summary
- The AI industry is experiencing a significant boom, evident in substantial funding rounds like Nectar Social's $30M Series A and the intense investor interest in startups like Cerebras and RJ Scaringe's ventures, although concerns about equitable distribution of AI's benefits and the ethical implications of AI usage, such as ArXiv's ban on AI-generated submissions, are also surfacing.
- OpenAI is making significant moves, with co-founder Greg Brockman now leading product strategy and the company exploring applications like ChatGPT for personal finance and partnering with governments like Malta to offer expanded access.
- Tesla's autonomous driving technology is under scrutiny, with new reports detailing robotaxi crashes and concerns about the safety and progress of their teleoperation systems, while Fisker's bankruptcy highlights the challenges in the electric vehicle market.
- Data security and privacy remain critical issues, as demonstrated by a hotel check-in system exposing millions of passports and driver's licenses, and cybercriminals being caught due to internal communication mishaps.
- The tech industry continues to grapple with evolving trends, from the pivot to defense by companies like GoPro to the challenges of rising energy costs for AI infrastructure and the ongoing debates about AI's role in content creation and human creativity, as seen with YouTube's deepfake detection tool and discussions on simplifying our increasingly complex world.
Sources
TechCrunch
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The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush
9 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Startups, deedy dasThe vibes around the current AI boom aren't great, even in the tech industry.
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Marketing operating system Nectar Social raises $30M Series A led by Menlo
10 hours ago
by Dominic-Madori Davis
Startups, Venture, Marketing, menlo ventures, nectar socialAI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social announced Thursday that it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which was created alongside Anthropic.
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Research repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the work
11 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, arxivArXiv is doing more to crack down on the careless use of large language models in scientific papers.
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The offline desk gadget that actually got me to sit up straight
14 hours ago
by Ivan Mehta
Gadgets, Work From Home, work from home gear, on device AI, local AIDeep Care's $350 device is pricy, but it runs offline and helps you improve your posture and movement habits
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OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman takes charge of product strategy
14 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Startups, greg brockman, OpenAIOpenAI's latest shakeup comes as the company reportedly plans to combine ChatGPT and its programming product Codex.
Hacker News
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Engadget
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What to read this weekend: Celestial Lights and If Destruction Be Our Lot
9 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
Entertainment, Buying GuidesHere's what we read (and liked) this week.
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SpaceX is reportedly getting ready to go public as early as June
11 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
NewsReuters reported that SpaceX could make the initial announcement by next Wednesday.
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Analogue 3D's latest update lets you save whenever you want
12 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
GamingNo more frustrating deaths in between save points.
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Engadget review recap: Razr Fold, Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Ultrahuman Ring Pro and more
12 hours ago
by Billy Steele
ReviewsA roundup of recent reviews published by Engadget.
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OpenAI is offering ChatGPT Plus to citizens of Malta for a year
13 hours ago
by Jackson Chen
AIResidents will have to go through a course on artificial intelligence before activating the subscription.
The Verge
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Snap, YouTube, and TikTok settle suit over harm to students
11 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Creators, Facebook, Law, Meta, News, Policy, Snapchat, Social Media, Streaming, Tech, TikTok, YouTubeSchools say social media is hurting grades and creating a mental health crisis. | Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge Snap, YouTube, and TikTok have settled the first lawsuit of its kind, alleging that social media addiction has cost public schools massive amounts of money, according to Bloomberg . The suit, filed by the Breathitt County School District in Kentucky, claims that social media has disrupted learning and created a mental health crisis, straining budgets. The terms of the settlement have not been revealed yet, and Meta is still facing a trial in the same suit, which is viewed as
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Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suck
14 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Cameras, Gadgets, News, Sony, TechThe variety of terrible is impressive. After Sony drew some unwanted attention for a post demonstrating its AI Camera Assistant on the Xperia 1 XIII , it's trying to clarify how the feature works. The company says it doesn't edit photos, but makes suggestions based on lighting, depth, and subject. Point the camera at something, and it will give you four options for changing exposure, color, and background blur. In its product video, Sony says that the AI Camera Assistant will also suggest "the most photogenic angle." Though the clip only shows it suggesting that someone zoom in, which is
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NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi talks about living with too much tech
15 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Column, Interview, ReportManoush Zomorodi tackled tech’s effect on our brains, now she’s looking at our bodies. | Image: Tory WIlliams Manoush Zamorodi is an accomplished reporter, podcast host, and author. Her new book, Body Electric , takes a comprehensive look at how technology is impacting our physical health . It's a collaboration between NPR and Columbia University Medical Center that picks up where her first title, Bored and Brilliant , left off. That book looked at how technology was hampering our mental health. I highly recommend it to anyone who feels like being constantly attached to a device is sapping their energy
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Turtle Beach made a good SteelSeries headset clone that’s $50 less
16 hours ago
by Cameron Faulkner
Gadgets, Gaming, Hands-on, PC Gaming, Reviews, Tech, Verge ShoppingBoth of these headsets are stellar in different ways. I really liked the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless , so the company didn't have to say much to get me excited about its successor. The $399 Nova Pro Omni that came out on May 5th has a similar design to the 2022 model, but with some new and improved features - support for wireless hi-res audio (24-bit / 96kHz audio over 2.4GHz), better mic quality, and compatibility with all consoles in every model, to name the big ones. All the $599 Nova Elite has on the Omni is better build
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Here are 40 of our favorite deals from REI’s massive Anniversary Sale
17 hours ago
by Sheena Vasani
Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge ShoppingThe last-gen InReach Mini 2 might require a subscription to use, but we guarantee it’s far more durable than your phone. | Image: Garmin REI’s annual Anniversary Sale — the retailer’s biggest of the year — has arrived , bringing with it discounts on all kinds of outdoor essentials. If you’ve got a camping trip coming up, now is a good time to stock up on the basics, whether it be a tent , sleeping pad , or stove . If your summer plans involve hiking or heading into the backcountry, there are also savings to be had on everything
Wired
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Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy
19 hours ago
by Maria Gallucci
Science, Science / Environment, Well, How, About, ThatStates across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.
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How to Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice (iOS and Android)
19 hours ago
by David Nield
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Speak, to, MeGo fully hands-free with these tips for Android and iOS.
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Cybercriminal Twins Caught After They Forgot to Turn Off Microsoft Teams Recording
19 hours ago
by Andy Greenberg, Maddy Varner, Dell Cameron, Andrew Couts
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Privacy, Security / Security News, RoundupPlus: Instructure’s Canvas ransomware debacle comes to a close, an alleged dark net market kingpin gets arrested, OpenAI workers fall victim to a supply chain attack, and more.
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Best Indoor Garden Systems: I've Been Testing All Year (2026)
20 hours ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home, Buying, GuideGrow a backyard’s worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment.
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After Struggling With EVs, US Automakers Pivot to Energy
20 hours ago
by Aarian Marshall
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Alternating, CurrentFord and GM are backing away from electric vehicles and moving into the battery storage business. And it all comes back to AI.