On The Vergecast: the future of cars, what’s next for ActivityPub, and the price of the iPhone 16E. On The Vergecast: the future of cars, what’s next for ActivityPub, and the price of the iPhone 16E. David Pierce is editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol,… Continue reading We can’t quit electric cars — or robotaxis
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‘Tesla Takedown’ wants to hit Elon Musk where it hurts
It started with a handful of demonstrations that’s since grown over 65 cities. But can these rallies actually take down Tesla? It started with a handful of demonstrations that’s since grown over 65 cities. But can these rallies actually take down Tesla? Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers… Continue reading ‘Tesla Takedown’ wants to hit Elon Musk where it hurts
Tesla exec teases new Model S, protests gain momentum, and staff exodus continues
On today’s energized episode of Quick Charge, a Tesla executive leaks news of a new Model S and X as protests at retail locations escalate and key staff continue their exodus from the troubled brand. Plus: 0% financing deals on EVs and PHEVs and Volvo brings off-grid power to bauma. We’ve also got a look… Continue reading Tesla exec teases new Model S, protests gain momentum, and staff exodus continues
Alleged Leader of Roko’s Basilisk Murder Cult Says She Did Nothing Wrong, and Would Appreciate Some Vegan Food in Jail
After being arrested in connection with a years-long, country-spanning string of murders, the alleged leader of a “Roko’s Basilisk” cult is insisting she hasn’t done anything wrong — and that she should be granted access to a vegan diet. As the San Fransisco Chronicle reports, Jack “Ziz” LaSota spoke ramblingly during her Maryland bail hearing last… Continue reading Alleged Leader of Roko’s Basilisk Murder Cult Says She Did Nothing Wrong, and Would Appreciate Some Vegan Food in Jail
An OpenAI Engineer Wrote a Wild Reply When Elon Musk’s AI Company Tried to Recruit Him
After Elon Musk’s “anti-woke” AI company tried to poach him, an OpenAI engineer rebuffed the offer in stark terms — and now, he’s airing the dirty laundry. In a post on X, OpenAI’s Javier Soto shared a screenshot of his response to xAI when the company tried to recruit him. “I could not in good… Continue reading An OpenAI Engineer Wrote a Wild Reply When Elon Musk’s AI Company Tried to Recruit Him
There’s Something Very Weird About This $30 Billion AI Startup by a Man Who Said Neural Networks May Already Be Conscious
Three years ago, OpenAI cofounder and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever raised eyebrows when he declared that the era’s most advanced neural networks might have already become “slightly conscious.” That flair for hype is on full display at Sutskever’s new venture, another AI outfit sporting the un-subtle name of “Safe Superintelligence.” And if you were fretting… Continue reading There’s Something Very Weird About This $30 Billion AI Startup by a Man Who Said Neural Networks May Already Be Conscious
Anthropic Launches the World’s First ‘Hybrid Reasoning’ AI Model
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company founded by exiles from OpenAI, has introduced the first AI model that can produce either conventional output or a controllable amount of “reasoning” needed to solve more grueling problems. Anthropic says the new hybrid model, called Claude 3.7, will make it easier for users and developers to tackle problems that… Continue reading Anthropic Launches the World’s First ‘Hybrid Reasoning’ AI Model
DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System
Four representatives of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) task force have been installed at the National Institutes of Health, according to multiple sources. WIRED reporting shows not only which DOGE members are at the NIH but also the sensitive financial system at least some of them have access to. Government records reviewed… Continue reading DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System
Tesla protests gain momentum while the hate is spreading Tesla owners
Protests at Tesla stores are gaining momentum across the US as people are fighting back against Elon Musk’s government takeover, and the hate is spreading to owners. Last week, we reported on a new effort to organize protests at Tesla stores worldwide, but primarily in North America. There were significant turnouts to disrupt Tesla operations… Continue reading Tesla protests gain momentum while the hate is spreading Tesla owners
Tesla loses two of its top car designers
Tesla has lost two of its top car designers, including a founding member of its design studio, amid a broader talent exodus. After a few years designing concept cars for GM, David Imai joined Tesla in 2011, when the automaker was a little-known California company trying to ramp up production of the Roadster and bring… Continue reading Tesla loses two of its top car designers