Be extremely careful! Shoot from the Hip A daredevil YouTuber and tinkerer has built a handheld laser gun that’s powerful enough to melt pennies from a distance. In a video published last week, American inventor Drake “styropyro” Anthony followed up on a years-old laser pointer project, cramming dubiously-sourced laser parts from China into the housing… Continue reading Inventor Builds Actual Laser Gun That Literally Sets Stuff on Fire When You Pull the Trigger
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ICE Quietly Scales Back Rules for Courthouse Raids
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has quietly rescinded guidance that advised ICE agents conducting courthouse raids to take steps to avoid violating state and local laws while carrying out civil immigration arrests. The subtle policy change could lead to an escalation in enforcement tactics and legal disputes. Revised policy guidance recently posted to ICE’s website and… Continue reading ICE Quietly Scales Back Rules for Courthouse Raids
Is ChatGPT Plus still worth $20 when the free version packs so many premium features?
Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET When ChatGPT first launched two years ago, the AI chatbot was met with such high demand that OpenAI introduced a premium plan called ChatGPT Plus. This plan guaranteed access to the chatbot even during blackout periods. The perks also included access to OpenAI’s most advanced models, which at the time… Continue reading Is ChatGPT Plus still worth $20 when the free version packs so many premium features?
Brain Drain: Talented Young People Are Abandoning Plans to Become Scientists as White House Undermines the Entire Career
As the Trump administration continues its crusade against the institutions of science, the careers of would-be researchers in the US are on the line. President Donald Trump has suggested slashing NASA’s science directorate’s budget in half, which could deal a fatal blow to dozens of future science missions and greatly undermine the United States’ leadership… Continue reading Brain Drain: Talented Young People Are Abandoning Plans to Become Scientists as White House Undermines the Entire Career
Government Cleaners Find Nasty-Looking Brickweed After DOGE Leaves Building
Following his departure from the White House, billionaire Elon Musk’s legacy as the unofficial head of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency is marked by unprofessional chaos, a litany of lawsuits, and a collapse of international aid that left children to die in the streets. His ragtag group of teens and 20-somethings, most of whom… Continue reading Government Cleaners Find Nasty-Looking Brickweed After DOGE Leaves Building
The Washington Post Is Secretly Planning to Start Publishing Articles Created Using AI
As the news media continues its often-disastrous pivot towards generative artificial intelligence, the most prominent publication yet has jumped on board: the Washington Post, it turns out, has quietly been building an AI tool designed to let underqualified writers publish content in its storied pages. According to multiple sources familiar with the plan who spoke to the New… Continue reading The Washington Post Is Secretly Planning to Start Publishing Articles Created Using AI
Elon Musk Declares Open War on Republican Party
After spending nine figures and almost a year getting Donald Trump elected, billionaire Elon Musk has openly declared war against the president’s own Republican party. In an ominous tweet, Musk vowed that “in November next year, we fire all politicians who betrayed the American people” — quote-tweeting a post that seethed against “GOP” lawmakers who were “spending… Continue reading Elon Musk Declares Open War on Republican Party
Anthropic Researchers Warn That Humans Could End Up Being “Meat Robots” Controlled by AI
Researchers at one of the world’s leading AI labs are warning that humans may soon be little more than “meat robots” for near-future artificial intelligence systems. During a recent interview with AI podcaster Dwarkesh Patel, Anthropic researchers Sholto Douglas and Trenton Bricken were surprisingly casual when fretting that the technology they’re working to build may… Continue reading Anthropic Researchers Warn That Humans Could End Up Being “Meat Robots” Controlled by AI
Microsoft’s LinkedIn chief is now running Office as part of an AI reorg
Microsoft now has a single leader looking after the Microsoft 365 Copilot and business and industry Copilot teams. Microsoft now has a single leader looking after the Microsoft 365 Copilot and business and industry Copilot teams. Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and… Continue reading Microsoft’s LinkedIn chief is now running Office as part of an AI reorg
California added record clean energy — can it keep it up?
The Golden State has hit key milestones. But the landscape is rapidly shifting for renewable energy. The Golden State has hit key milestones. But the landscape is rapidly shifting for renewable energy. For three years in a row, California has added a record amount of new clean energy capacity. The amount of renewable energy and… Continue reading California added record clean energy — can it keep it up?