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AI Summary

  • AI advancements are driving significant industry shifts, from Samsung's potential $1T valuation boost to concerns about AI's impact on cognitive abilities and the ethical implications of AI development, as seen in the OpenAI legal battle.
  • The tech industry is grappling with data security and privacy issues, highlighted by the Braintrust data breach and regulatory scrutiny of Meta's 'dark patterns,' alongside new privacy features in Chrome for Android.
  • Major tech players like Apple are facing financial repercussions for AI delays, with a $250M settlement over Siri, while companies like Google are integrating AI more deeply into search and home devices.
  • The autonomous vehicle sector is seeing continued development and regulatory milestones, with Aurora expanding driverless routes and Nuro receiving approval for robotaxi testing in California.
  • The hardware market is experiencing innovation and shifts in strategy, from reMarkable's back-to-basics tablet to Valve's open-sourcing of Steam Controller designs, and BYD surpassing Tesla in EV sales in key overseas markets.

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  • The latest Tile Pro is down to $25 — its best price of the year an hour ago by Sheena Vasani
    Deals, Gadgets, Tech, Verge Shopping

    The black and white versions of the latest Tile Pro is $10 off, marking its best price of the year. | Image: Tile If you’re struggling to find a Mother’s Day gift under $30, location trackers are a good investment, helping mom keep tabs on keys, bags, luggage, and other valuables. The latest Tile Pro is one of the best on the market, and it’s on sale for $24.99 ($10 off) at Amazon and directly from Tile. While this isn’t a new deal, it’s still its best price of the year and only $2 shy of its all-time low, which is

  • What we’re hearing about the new homepage 2 hours ago by Danielle Steussy
    Verge Product Updates

    We’ve been reading your feedback on the new homepage. All of it. The kind and encouraging comments, the brutal ones, the “actually this rules,” the “please undo this immediately,” the bug reports, the feature ideas, and yes, the eternal request for dark mode. We appreciate it. A lot of you took the time to share detailed, thoughtful reactions right after launch, and that kind of feedback is useful. It helps us understand where the experience is landing or missing the mark, spot issues and friction, and ultimately sort that feedback into a few buckets. We want to be open and transparent

  • Mira Murati tells the court that she couldn’t trust Sam Altman’s words 2 hours ago by Jay Peters
    AI, News, OpenAI

    Mira Murati, OpenAI's former CTO, has testified under oath that CEO Sam Altman lied to her about the safety standards for a new AI model. In a video deposition shown during the ongoing Musk v. Altman trial on Wednesday, Murati said Altman falsely stated that OpenAI's legal department determined a new AI model did not need to go through the company's deployment safety board. "As you understand it, was Mr. Altman telling the truth when he made that statement to you?" Murati was asked in the deposition. "No," Murati said. Murat said that during her tenure at OpenAI, Altman made her

  • The 44 best last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas for 2026 2 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
    Gadgets, Gift Guides, Tech, Verge Shopping

    Whether it's managing a busy home or looking out for everyone around them, moms spend a lot of time every day caring for others. This Sunday, Mother's Day, is an opportunity to return the favor, so we've rounded up practical gadgets and little luxuries that can lighten her load. This year's picks are designed to support moms in a variety of ways, regardless of their interests. Some of our recs, like Roborock's mop-equipped Q10 Plus, can help save precious time, while smart screens like the Skylight Calendar 2 can help take the stress out of managing a busy family schedule. Other

  • Here’s what Microsoft is offering long-serving employees to voluntarily retire 2 hours ago by Tom Warren
    Exclusive, Microsoft, Report, Tech

    Microsoft revealed last month that it's planning to offer long-serving employees in the US the ability to voluntarily retire. While the terms of the buyout were supposed to be announced to employees tomorrow, sources at Microsoft tell me the company has posted them on its internal HR website a little earlier than expected. US employees whose combined years of service added to their age totals 70 or more will be eligible for voluntary retirement, and the package will include five years of access to Microsoft's healthcare coverage, a lump sum cash severance payment, and six months of vesting for unvested stock


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