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Is an AI 'kill switch' a real thing?
Newsom's new executive order pushes for an AI kill switch. Could it work?
How people are fighting back against Flock cameras
Everyday people have dug up contracts, questioned data access, and persuaded some towns to cancel their Flock deals.
How to make the Tin Can phone happen in your household
Unsure about paying for this "landline"? Try these tips.
By Rebecca Ruiz
New project will bring phone service to remote U.S. areas with Starlink connections
The StarDial service will also allow phone service in RVs and on boats.
Lily Phillips, other OnlyFans creators spread the word about climate change
Headline Newds wants to use parasocial relationships to spread the urgency of climate change.
By Anna Iovine
Have AI apocalypse warnings reached critical mass?
Everyone from Bernie Sanders to Sam Altman is freaking out — but is the average American?
By John Casey
The human cost of making Big Tech accountable
A Silicon Valley settlement isn't enough to address their pain of those who lost their children, writes Lennon Torres.
By Lennon Torres
Did California just ban social media for teens?
The nation's most populous state passed "Adam's Law" to regulate chatbot harm.
Avian flu, drone swarms, and mass surveillance included in Anthropic's safety report
The AI company releases a doom-filled safety report as the company backs AI regulation.
By Rebecca Ruiz and Chase DiBenedetto
Apple wants the iPhone Duo to be your alarm clock. Don't take the bait.
It may look pretty on your nightstand, but it doesn't have to stay there while you sleep.
By Rebecca Ruiz
White House takes down anti-immigrant Tetris knockoff
The Tetris Company had hinted at potential legal action.
By Matt Binder
Massachusetts state police ordered to make surveillance camera locations public
The state must hand over millions of license plate reader records to the ACLU.
How AI child sexual abuse material is colliding with free speech protections
A surprising ruling on AI CSAM doesn't mean what you think.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Minnesota 'nudification' law survives xAI's request for a legal injunction
Minnesota has temporarily won the right to sue companies for up to $500,000 for every "nudification" enabled by artificial intelligence.
By Phil Clark
Tesla launched Cybercab in Austin. Hours later, the feds launched an investigation.
The government’s timing seems questionable, but it’s not without precedent.
These hikers relied on tech and AI. They had to be rescued.
"We relied too much on AI rather than our own critical thinking,"
By Rebecca Ruiz
Trump games: White House unveils anti-immigrant, Pro-Trump retro arcade
The new White House Arcade has five knock-offs of classic retro titles.
By Matt Binder
American Psychological Association weighs in on classroom screen time: Quality or quantity?
The organization doesn't want to ban screens, but still warns of their harm.
The internet pays tribute to feminist Gloria Steinem
Steinem died on Wednesday at 92.
By Anna Iovine
Mamdani's AI ban may not be enough to protect NYC students
Coalitions backing AI moratoriums remain skeptical of New York City's new AI school policies.
Whistleblower: USPS's new ballot screening system isn't ready
A disclosure alleges USPS rushed an untested ballot-screening tool that can reject thousands of votes over a single error.
Is Meta finally backing a federal kids safety bill, or is it all PR?
Some say the company is sending mixed messages about kids' safety.
Florida takes sweeping action against license plate readers as cities drop Flock
Florida’s order comes amid a remarkable wave of Flock cancellations, suspensions, and proposed bans across the country.
Trump blasts data center critics: 'Backwards and poor'
When it comes to the controversial AI infrastructure, the president is at odds with a majority of his constituents.
Court ruling deals Kashi major setback
Prediction markets like Kalshi violate sports betting laws, ruling says.
By Rebecca Ruiz
