That’s one way to use chatbot technology. Spy Family The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been stepping up its efforts in the world of AI — including an eyebrow-raising use of chatbot tech. As the New York Times reports, the CIA has been quietly developing a platform that lets analysts “talk” to foreign leaders, in a bid to… Continue reading The CIA Is Quietly Using AI to Build Emulated Versions of World Leaders
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New Electric Hypercar Can Leap Over Police Road Spikes With Cheetah-Like Powered Suspension
Eat my dust, cops. Hot Pursuit Chinese carmaker BYD recently unveiled the Yangwang U9, a fully electric hypercar that has an absolutely wild trick up its sleeve. As a recent promotional video demonstrates, the Yangwang U9 can leap over small obstacles — including large potholes and even road spikes deployed in a police roadblock —… Continue reading New Electric Hypercar Can Leap Over Police Road Spikes With Cheetah-Like Powered Suspension
A Peek Into Trump’s AI Border Dystopia
President Donald Trump’s second term is underway, and already off to a raucous start. As the world waits with bated breath to see what wild promises the US’s 47th president will deliver on — like the 25 percent tariff he’s threatened on goods from Canada and Mexico — it seems that incoming immigrants from South America will… Continue reading A Peek Into Trump’s AI Border Dystopia
Trump Frees Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht After 11 Years in Prison
Those allegations of murders-for-hire, in fact, dissuaded the first Trump administration from granting clemency to Ulbricht. The White House in 2020 considered freeing Ulbricht but ultimately rejected the idea because of the alleged role of violence in the case, according to one former government official involved in the process who spoke to WIRED on condition… Continue reading Trump Frees Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht After 11 Years in Prison
Trump’s Plan to Leave the WHO Is a Health Disaster
In the summer of 2020, 15 recognized leaders in US public health gathered to author an article in The Lancet—one of the world’s most eminent medical journals—decrying Donald Trump’s intention to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization, a decision that was later reversed by President Biden before it took effect. Nearly five years… Continue reading Trump’s Plan to Leave the WHO Is a Health Disaster
Trump Says He Ended the ‘EV Mandate.’ What Does That Mean?
From the campaign trail, President Donald Trump was consistent: He would “end the electric vehicle mandate.” So it’s no surprise the phrase popped up in an executive order he signed on Monday, just hours after being sworn into office. Here’s the catch: The US has never had an EV mandate, or any sort of law… Continue reading Trump Says He Ended the ‘EV Mandate.’ What Does That Mean?
Donald Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht
President Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road who was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of money laundering, narcotics trafficking and computer hacking. “I just called the mother of Ross William Ulbright [sic] to let her know that in honor of her and the Libertarian Movement, which… Continue reading Donald Trump pardons Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht
Netflix plans now cost between $8 and $25 after yet another subscription price hike
Netflix has released its earnings figures for the fourth quarter of 2024. While a lot of the results seem like good news for the company’s shareholders, like operating income of more than $10 billion and a 16 percent revenue increase, there’s a sting in the tail for its viewers. Subscription prices are going up yet… Continue reading Netflix plans now cost between $8 and $25 after yet another subscription price hike
Report: Meta could release its first true AR headset as soon as 2027
Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has released a report about Meta’s next steps in hardware, crediting sources familiar with the company’s work. According to these insiders, Meta is developing at least three new smart glasses models and has set a roadmap toward releasing its first true augmented reality glasses. The company is reportedly also continuing efforts… Continue reading Report: Meta could release its first true AR headset as soon as 2027
Meta is trying to lure TikTok creators with a new bonus program
The TikTok ban may have lasted only a few hours (at least for now), but Meta is still trying to capitalize on its rival’s tenuous future. Meta has rolled out a new “breakthrough bonus program” that offers up to $5,000 to creators who are new to the company’s apps. According to Meta, the bonus program… Continue reading Meta is trying to lure TikTok creators with a new bonus program