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Expert Says Collapse of Human Civilization Looks Like the Most Likely Scenario

New research is warning that the most likely outcome is that human civilization is poised for collapse. As The Guardian reports, a sweeping new historical survey that analyzes 5,000 years and the collapse of more than 400 societies makes the case that we’re in for a rude awakening. “We can’t put a date on Doomsday, but by looking… Continue reading Expert Says Collapse of Human Civilization Looks Like the Most Likely Scenario

In Desperate Bid to Get Elon Musk to Stay, Tesla Awards Him $29 Billion

After many months of plummeting sales and disastrous earnings, Tesla has awarded its controversial CEO a whopping $29 billion worth of its shares in a bid to keep him at the helm of the carmaker. After a Delaware judge threw out his astronomical pay package last year, which was worth $56 billion at the time,… Continue reading In Desperate Bid to Get Elon Musk to Stay, Tesla Awards Him $29 Billion

Science Reveals the Surprising Origins of the Potato

There are more than a hundred ways to prepare a potato, and thousands of stories have begun with a shot of vodka distilled from this tuber. For centuries, the potato has been instrumental in feeding the world’s growing population. According to one study, the introduction of the potato from the Americas accounted for about a… Continue reading Science Reveals the Surprising Origins of the Potato

Cloudflare says Perplexity’s AI bots are ‘stealth crawling’ blocked sites

Perplexity disguised its AI crawlers and rotated its IPs to get around restrictions, according to Cloudflare. Perplexity disguised its AI crawlers and rotated its IPs to get around restrictions, according to Cloudflare. by Emma Roth Aug 4, 2025, 5:51 PM UTC Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto,… Continue reading Cloudflare says Perplexity’s AI bots are ‘stealth crawling’ blocked sites

Rivian calls Ohio’s ban on direct car sales ‘irrational in the extreme’ in new lawsuit

Transportation The automaker is challenging the state’s partial ban on direct sales, arguing that it favors some companies — like Tesla — over others. The automaker is challenging the state’s partial ban on direct sales, arguing that it favors some companies — like Tesla — over others. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 4, 2025, 5:07… Continue reading Rivian calls Ohio’s ban on direct car sales ‘irrational in the extreme’ in new lawsuit

TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla’s ride-hailing gambit

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Tesla CEO Elon Musk is in what one might describe a suboptimal position. He’s pushed hard to get shareholders to view Tesla as an AI and robotics… Continue reading TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla’s ride-hailing gambit

Lyft and China’s Baidu look to bring robotaxis to Europe next year

Lyft’s European expansion will include Chinese-made robotaxis. The U.S. ride-hailing company announced Monday it has made a strategic partnership with Baidu to deploy the Chinese tech giant’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles across several European markets. The companies want to launch robotaxi services in Germany and the United Kingdom in 2026, pending regulatory approval. If approved,… Continue reading Lyft and China’s Baidu look to bring robotaxis to Europe next year

Google’s healthcare AI made up a body part — what happens when doctors don’t notice?

Google dubbed an error from its Med-Gemini model a typo. Experts say it demonstrates the risks of AI in healthcare. by Hayden Field Aug 4, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC Google dubbed an error from its Med-Gemini model a typo. Experts say it demonstrates the risks of AI in healthcare. by Hayden Field Aug 4, 2025,… Continue reading Google’s healthcare AI made up a body part — what happens when doctors don’t notice?

Tesla proposes giving Elon Musk $29 billion so he stays CEO

The stock grant is intended to retain Musk as CEO as the company fights a court ruling blocking his previous $50 billion pay package. The stock grant is intended to retain Musk as CEO as the company fights a court ruling blocking his previous $50 billion pay package. by Andrew J. Hawkins Aug 4, 2025,… Continue reading Tesla proposes giving Elon Musk $29 billion so he stays CEO