That distant ringing? It’s the sound of the Taco Bell death knell, tolling for the restaurant chain’s shambolic AI-powered drive-thrus. We exaggerate, but only a little. The much-maligned tech experiment, which has been deployed at 500 Taco Bell locations across the United States, isn’t quite dead yet. But it’s received enough backlash since being unleashed on… Continue reading Taco Bell’s Attempt to Replace Drive-Thru Employees With AI Is Not Going Well
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Students Shocked by Instructor’s Ruthless Response to Suspected AI Use on Exam
In classrooms, reactions to the rise of artificial intelligence have ranged from abject horror from some educators to excited adoption from others. With ChatGPT approaching its three-year birthday, we’ve seen students and teachers alike issue all kinds of complaints and defenses — and this latest one might take the cake for the more extreme backlash we’ve… Continue reading Students Shocked by Instructor’s Ruthless Response to Suspected AI Use on Exam
FEMA’s Chaotic Summer Has Gone From Bad to Worse
FEMA did not respond to WIRED’s request for comment. “It is not surprising that some of the same bureaucrats who presided over decades of inefficiency are now objecting to reform,” the agency told The Guardian, which reported on the retaliation against the employees who signed the letter. “Change is always hard. It is especially for… Continue reading FEMA’s Chaotic Summer Has Gone From Bad to Worse
Henrik Fisker quietly wound down his nonprofit after his EV startup went bankrupt
Henrik Fisker, the founder of failed EV startup Fisker Inc., and his wife Geeta quietly wound down a private charitable foundation established in late 2021 that was supposed to “incubate innovation in healthcare, education, sustainability, mobility, and all causes that help support the planet and improve and further the lives of people and animals.” A… Continue reading Henrik Fisker quietly wound down his nonprofit after his EV startup went bankrupt
Tesla asks court to toss wrongful death verdict that cost it $243 million
Transportation Electric Cars The company says the plaintiffs shouldn’t have been allowed to involve Elon Musk’s past statements about autonomy. The company says the plaintiffs shouldn’t have been allowed to involve Elon Musk’s past statements about autonomy. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 29, 2025, 3:32 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+… Continue reading Tesla asks court to toss wrongful death verdict that cost it $243 million
At OpenAI, Signs of Crisis Grow Behind the Scenes
OpenAI is still reeling from the disappointing launch of its latest GPT-5 model. It’s being pelted with lawsuits from left and right, for alleged crimes like mass copyright infringement and colluding to ice out its competitors. More than ever, it’s being criticized for its chatbot’s alarming proclivity to not only give dangerous advice, but convince… Continue reading At OpenAI, Signs of Crisis Grow Behind the Scenes
Tesla releases Model Y Performance in Europe — will it staunch the bleeding?
Transportation Electric Cars The new performance variant will have quicker acceleration and better range. But can it save Tesla’s cratering business in Europe? The new performance variant will have quicker acceleration and better range. But can it save Tesla’s cratering business in Europe? by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 29, 2025, 2:05 PM UTC Andrew J.… Continue reading Tesla releases Model Y Performance in Europe — will it staunch the bleeding?
Vulcan Elements Raises $65M in Series A Funding
Vulcan Elements, a Durham, N.C.-based maker of rare-earth magnets, raised $65M in Series A funding. The round was led by Altimeter Capital and with participation from One Investment Managemen, NVIDIA, Uber, and Grab. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Led by CEO John Maslin, Vulcan Elements manufactures permanent… Continue reading Vulcan Elements Raises $65M in Series A Funding
The Pixel 10’s AI screamed at us
On The Vergecast: Pixel 10 AI features, Dish’s disaster, Intel’s ownership, Elon’s lawsuit, and more. On The Vergecast: Pixel 10 AI features, Dish’s disaster, Intel’s ownership, Elon’s lawsuit, and more. by Jacob Kastrenakes Aug 29, 2025, 12:30 PM UTC Jacob Kastrenakes is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for… Continue reading The Pixel 10’s AI screamed at us
I replaced my deadbolt with this Apple HomeKey smart lock – and it’s an iPhone user’s dream
Level Lock Pro ZDNET’s key takeaways The Level Lock Pro is available for $350. This smart lock looks like a regular deadbolt, but supports Apple HomeKey, Matter-over-Thread, physical key, NFC fobs, and door status detection without extra sensors. You’ll have to purchase a keypad separately if you prefer one to unlock, and Android users won’t… Continue reading I replaced my deadbolt with this Apple HomeKey smart lock – and it’s an iPhone user’s dream