It seems like president Donald Trump’s secretary of education Linda McMahon needs a primer on artificial intelligence. During an education summit organized by Silicon Valley venture capitalists, the 76-year-old Trump appointee and former professional wrestling promoter repeatedly pronounced “AI” as “A1,” the name of a popular steak sauce produced by Kraft Heinz. The baffling appearance… Continue reading You’ll Die Inside When You Hear How Trump’s Education Secretary Pronounces “AI”
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Adobe Gets Bullied Off Bluesky
It seems the only thing Bluesky hates more than Donald Trump is brands that promote artificial intelligence — and Adobe, the makers of Photoshop and Acrobat, had to find that out the hard way. Earlier this week, the Photoshop and Acrobat-maker posted an innocuous-enough introduction on its new account in an effort, like other brands… Continue reading Adobe Gets Bullied Off Bluesky
Sam Altman Says Miyazaki Just Needs to Get Over It
In the wake of OpenAI releasing its new server-melting image generator that went viral for creating soulless simulacra of Studio Ghibli-style illustrations, CEO Sam Altman is slamming the haters — including, it seems, the man whose art he’s cribbing. During an interview with tech founder and YouTuber Arun Mayya, Altman dismissed newly-resurfaced criticisms from Studio… Continue reading Sam Altman Says Miyazaki Just Needs to Get Over It
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission
An unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service (USDS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) provides significant insight into the evolving working protocols between DOGE and federal agencies. Notably, the agreement, obtained by WIRED, calls for the DOL to reimburse the USDS up to $1.3 million for work done by four DOGE affiliates, or “a… Continue reading US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission
Waymo readies autonomous cars for first international tests in Japan
The company has yet to commit to launching a commercial robotaxi service in the country but is still celebrating the tests as a ‘significant milestone.’ The company has yet to commit to launching a commercial robotaxi service in the country but is still celebrating the tests as a ‘significant milestone.’ Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation… Continue reading Waymo readies autonomous cars for first international tests in Japan
A Waymo robotaxi got trapped in Chick-fil-A drive-through
A Waymo robotaxi caused a traffic jam at a Chick-fil-A in Santa Monica, California, this week after getting stuck in the fast food restaurant’s drive-thru lane. Waymo confirmed the incident, which was first reported by local broadcast station KTLA 5, to TechCrunch via email. Waymo told TechCrunch that there weren’t any passengers in the robotaxi.… Continue reading A Waymo robotaxi got trapped in Chick-fil-A drive-through
Canoo CEO can buy bankrupt EV startup’s assets, judge rules
The sale of bankrupt EV startup Canoo’s assets to its CEO has been okayed by the judge overseeing the case. After evaluating a number of limited objections to the sale, Judge Brendan Shannon said in a hearing Wednesday he believes the process was fair and that no one else but Canoo CEO Anthony Aquila made… Continue reading Canoo CEO can buy bankrupt EV startup’s assets, judge rules
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prices rose higher in March as sales fell
Photo: Tesla Tesla average transaction prices (ATPs) in March are estimated at $54,582, higher year-over-year by 3.5% and higher than in February, according to the latest monthly new-vehicle ATP report from Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book. Average transaction prices for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were higher month-over-month and year-over-year in March. Tesla’s sales in Q1 continued… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 and Model Y prices rose higher in March as sales fell
Tesla Canada says its shady $43 million incentive grab was a misunderstanding
Tesla has sent a response to Transport Canada about its sudden incentive cash grab from March, stating that this is standard process and suggesting that the incentives were for backdated sales that Tesla hadn’t filed yet. Until recently, Canada had a $5,000 incentive for electric vehicle purchases, similar to the US $7,500 federal incentive from… Continue reading Tesla Canada says its shady $43 million incentive grab was a misunderstanding
Tesla (TSLA) surges on Trump announcing bigger tariffs on China that will destroy its energy business
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged today after President Trump announced changes to his tariffs, which were put in place hours ago. However, the move is irrational since Trump significantly increased tariffs on China, which will destroy Tesla’s energy business. Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” announced last week came into effect at midnight. The President implemented a 10% base… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) surges on Trump announcing bigger tariffs on China that will destroy its energy business