Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images We all know that tech companies keep tabs on everything about our online habits. But it’s another thing to actually be confronted with just how much data they have on you. This was the experience of tech journalist Pranav Dixit, who experimented with using Google’s new… Continue reading The Amount Google’s AI Knows About You Will Cause an Uncomfortable Prickling Sensation on Your Scalp
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Wave of Suicides Hits as India’s Economy Is Ravaged by AI
For decades, tech companies have relied immensely on India’s vast workforce, from entry-level call center jobs to software engineers and high-ranking managerial positions. But with the advent of advanced AI, which has been accompanied by employers greatly cutting back on hiring with the hopes of eventually automating tasks entirely, India’s tech workers are having to… Continue reading Wave of Suicides Hits as India’s Economy Is Ravaged by AI
Anthropic CEO Warns That the AI Tech He’s Creating Could Ravage Human Civilization
AI tech leaders have a lot to gain from striking fear into the hearts of their investors. By painting the tech as an ultra-powerful force that could easily bring humanity to its knees, the industry is hoping to sell itself as a panacea: a remedy to a situation it had a firm hand in bringing… Continue reading Anthropic CEO Warns That the AI Tech He’s Creating Could Ravage Human Civilization
Far-Right Dweebs Are Getting Scammed by an AI-Generated Waifu
Terminally online right wing dorks are falling head over heels for an AI-generated waifu — and setting themselves up to get scammed in the process. The damsel at the center of all their fawning is “Amelia,” who, we must stress, is not real. Nonetheless, she’s everywhere on places like X, where users ask Elon Musk’s… Continue reading Far-Right Dweebs Are Getting Scammed by an AI-Generated Waifu
Google’s New Chrome ‘Auto Browse’ Agent Attempts to Roam the Web Without You
Google debuted a new “Auto Browse” feature for Chrome on Wednesday. The tool, powered by Google’s current Gemini 3 generative AI model, is an AI agent designed to take over your Chrome browser to help complete online tasks like booking flights, finding apartments, and filing expenses. The release of Auto Browse is part of Google’s… Continue reading Google’s New Chrome ‘Auto Browse’ Agent Attempts to Roam the Web Without You
Election Denier Tina Peters Was ‘Pardoned’ by Trump. She’s Still in Prison
Throughout this period, Trump has continued to post about Peters’ cause on Truth Social, specifically targeting Polis, whom he called “the SLEAZEBAG Governor of Colorado” on December 3. On New Year’s Eve, Trump wrote on Truth Social: ”Hard to wish [Peters] a Happy New Year, but to the Scumbag Governor and the disgusting “Republican” (RINO!)… Continue reading Election Denier Tina Peters Was ‘Pardoned’ by Trump. She’s Still in Prison
A ‘rogue Waymo’ that crashed into a parked car was being manually driven.
Transportation Autonomous Cars by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 6:22 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. The Zeekr van was seen on video driving up on… Continue reading A ‘rogue Waymo’ that crashed into a parked car was being manually driven.
Waabi raises $1B and expands into robotaxis with Uber
Autonomous vehicle startup Waabi has raised $1 billion and struck a partnership with Uber to deploy self-driving cars on the ride-hailing platform — the company’s first expansion beyond autonomous trucking. The funding consists of an oversubscribed $750 million Series C round co-led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners and roughly $250 million in milestone-based… Continue reading Waabi raises $1B and expands into robotaxis with Uber
As Saudi Arabia’s 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They’re Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable
No one is surprised that Neom — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s $1.5 trillion-with-a-t plan to build a futuristic megacity smack dab in the middle of the desert — has turned out to be a disaster. Its centerpiece was supposed to be a towering skyscraper called The Line, over 100 miles in length, that… Continue reading As Saudi Arabia’s 100-Mile Skyscraper Crumbles, They’re Replacing It With the Most Desperate Thing Imaginable
Self-driving truck startup Waabi is teaming up with Uber on robotaxis
Transportation Autonomous Cars The Toronto-based company announced $1 billion in new funds, including $750 million tied to its deal to deploy 25,000 robotaxis with Uber. The Toronto-based company announced $1 billion in new funds, including $750 million tied to its deal to deploy 25,000 robotaxis with Uber. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 28, 2026, 11:00… Continue reading Self-driving truck startup Waabi is teaming up with Uber on robotaxis