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Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around

Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled Thursday

Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around
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Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing

Authorities say a former NFL player who is charged with murder in his girlfriend’s death in Tennessee asked an AI bot for advice before he called 911

Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing
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Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon

Microsoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in court to block the Trump administration from labeling the AI company a supply chain risk

Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon
Science|Technology

AI doesn’t ‘see’ the way that you do, and that could be a problem when it categorizes objects and scenes

People and computers perceive the world differently, which can lead AI to make mistakes no human would. Researchers are working on how to bring human and AI vision into alignment.

AI doesn’t ‘see’ the way that you do, and that could be a problem when it categorizes objects and scenes
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Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare

A top Pentagon official says a fight with Anthropic centered on how the military could someday use artificial intelligence in autonomous weapons

Pentagon's chief tech officer says he clashed with AI company Anthropic over autonomous warfare
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Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military

Anthropic’s moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just aren’t capable enough for acts of war

Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military
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Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer

Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.

Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer
Science|Technology

AI and 3D printing help researchers create heat- and pressure-resistant materials for aerospace and defense applications

AI models are designing new metal alloys that have been 3D-printed and tested in the lab. The results are then fed back into the AI to accelerate alloy discovery.

AI and 3D printing help researchers create heat- and pressure-resistant materials for aerospace and defense applications
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Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal

Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal

Some OpenAI staff are fuming about its Pentagon deal
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Rebuilding faces and identifying tattoos, AI joins the search for the missing in Mexico

Rebuilding faces and identifying tattoos, AI joins the search for the missing in Mexico

Rebuilding faces and identifying tattoos, AI joins the search for the missing in Mexico
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The week when AI changed everything

The week when AI changed everything

The week when AI changed everything
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OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic

OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic

OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic
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Can Gucci make luxury AI?

Can Gucci make luxury AI?

Can Gucci make luxury AI?
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares Anthropic’s concerns when it comes to working with the Pentagon

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares Anthropic’s concerns when it comes to working with the Pentagon

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares Anthropic’s concerns when it comes to working with the Pentagon
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Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI

Shares in the financial technology company Block have soared more than 20% in after-hours trading after its CEO announced it was laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000 some employees due to efficiency gains from artificial intelligence

Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI
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Nasdaq and S&P just had their worst month since March. Here’s how to navigate the shift

Nasdaq and S&P just had their worst month since March. Here’s how to navigate the shift

Nasdaq and S&P just had their worst month since March. Here’s how to navigate the shift
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Will AI accelerate or undermine the way humans have always innovated?

An anthropologist’s new book lays out the formula for human innovation, from stone tools to supercomputers. Depending on developments in the next few years, AI could hit the gas or the brakes.

Will AI accelerate or undermine the way humans have always innovated?
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AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that

AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that

AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that
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AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down

AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down
Science|Technology

‘Probably’ doesn’t mean the same thing to your AI as it does to you

Humans and AIs have different methods of calculating words about probability like ‘maybe’ and ‘likely’ – and different interpretations about what they mean.

‘Probably’ doesn’t mean the same thing to your AI as it does to you
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Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets

Waymo's robotaxis now being dispatched in 10 major U.S. markets with expansion in Texas and Florida
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Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billion

Facebook owner Meta Platforms will buy artificial intelligence chips from Advanced Micro Devices in a deal that will also give it the opportunity to buy up to a 10% stake of the chip company

Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billion
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Probability underlies much of the modern world – an engineering professor explains how it actually works

Scientific research, artificial intelligence and modern bank security all rely on probability.

Probability underlies much of the modern world – an engineering professor explains how it actually works
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Modi’s AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei dodge contact

India’s prime minister has put AI rivals Sam Altman and Dario Amodei in an awkward spotlight at a summit in New Delhi

Modi’s AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders Sam Altman and Dario Amodei dodge contact
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No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why

No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why

No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why
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Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing

Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing

Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing
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This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business

This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business
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Wall Street steadies after its AI-induced sell-off

U.S. stocks steadied after an encouraging update on inflation helped calm a Wall Street that’s been wracked by worries about how AI may upend the business world

Wall Street steadies after its AI-induced sell-off
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Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring

Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring

Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring
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How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms

How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms

How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms
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As head of the actors guild, Sean Astin brings a little Rudy, a little Samwise, and a lot of fight

Sean Astin says he is happy to be at the head of the actors union at a vital moment

As head of the actors guild, Sean Astin brings a little Rudy, a little Samwise, and a lot of fight
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Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs

At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers asked viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile

Super Bowl ads try to overcome tough times with health, caring and the usual laughs
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The last time she spoke to her son was in a FaceTime cooking lesson. The next day she was the victim of a deadly scam

The last time she spoke to her son was in a FaceTime cooking lesson. The next day she was the victim of a deadly scam

The last time she spoke to her son was in a FaceTime cooking lesson. The next day she was the victim of a deadly scam
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This year’s Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore

As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry on the field

This year’s Super Bowl commercials feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebrities galore
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The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update

The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update

The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Google's quarterly results paint a picture of an internet powerhouse getting stronger in AI age

Google’s latest quarterly report provided further evidence that its internet empire is withstanding an artificial intelligence shakeup that’s turning into another potential boon for the company

Google's quarterly results paint a picture of an internet powerhouse getting stronger in AI age
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Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray

Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray

Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand

The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.

Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
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Tourists traveled to Australia for its famous hot springs. There was just one problem – they didn’t exist

Tourists traveled to Australia for its famous hot springs. There was just one problem – they didn’t exist

Tourists traveled to Australia for its famous hot springs. There was just one problem – they didn’t exist
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EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data

The European Union is stepping in to ensure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to data and Gemini AI services

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
Europe|Technology|World

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images

Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images
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Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone

As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you’ve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.

Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone
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Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy

Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
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Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.

Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.

Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.
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Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it

Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it

Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it
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Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet

Artificial intelligence systems have big environmental costs but are also finding ways to save energy and water, cut emissions and make businesses more efficient.

Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet
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What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and observers are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting

What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
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ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot

OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren't paying for the premium version

ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot
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Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday

Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary

Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday
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Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says

Elon Musk’s X says its AI chatbot Grok won't be able to edit photos of real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal

Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says
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Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff

The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff
Health|Science|Technology

Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use

Chatter in social media communities sheds light on a hidden population of substance users.

Reddit and TikTok - with the help of AI - are reshaping how researchers understand substance use
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The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club

President Donald Trump promoted his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americans’ pocketbooks

The Latest: Trump lashes out at Federal Reserve in speech to Detroit Economic Club
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Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory

Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory

Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory
Science|Technology

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri

Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri
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Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers

Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers

Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers
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'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells

Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons

'Worst in Show' CES products include AI refrigerators, AI companions and AI doorbells
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Judge indicates Elon Musk's fraud lawsuit against OpenAI will head to trial

A federal judge on Wednesday indicated a jury will be allowed to decide whether artificial intelligence trailblazer OpenAI hoodwinked its billionaire co-founder Elon Musk during its evolution from a nonprofit research lab into a capitalistic enterprise now valued at $500 billion

Judge indicates Elon Musk's fraud lawsuit against OpenAI will head to trial
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Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026

CES 2026 is featuring extensive programming related to Hollywood, influencers and how the industry will continue to work with AI

Entertainment leaders amp up discussions about AI, creators and innovative tech at CES 2026
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At CES, auto and tech companies transform cars into proactive companions

As CES opened Tuesday to the public, auto and tech companies like Nvidia and Gentex showed how AI technology can transform cars into proactive companions that adapt and react to drivers and passengers in real time

At CES, auto and tech companies transform cars into proactive companions
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The coolest technology from Day 2 of CES 2026

Crowds flooded freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of CES, met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevity tech, wearables and more

The coolest technology from Day 2 of CES 2026
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The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026

Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huang’s little robot buddies

The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
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What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech?

With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it’s once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026

What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech?
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Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026

Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026

Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026
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The tech firm that helped police find the Brown shooting suspect has sparked privacy concerns. Its CEO responds

The tech firm that helped police find the Brown shooting suspect has sparked privacy concerns. Its CEO responds

The tech firm that helped police find the Brown shooting suspect has sparked privacy concerns. Its CEO responds
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Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power

Energy projects are expensive and take a long time to build. Where to build them is often also a difficult, even controversial, question.

Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power
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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Luke Skywalker to the AI company's Sora video tool

Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
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Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora
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The most asked questions of Alexa in 2025

The most asked questions of Alexa in 2025

The most asked questions of Alexa in 2025
Health|Science|Technology

AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care

Many health symptoms can be caused by multiple illnesses – if AI can’t tell the difference between them, it won’t be able to operate accurately without human oversight.

AI’s errors may be impossible to eliminate – what that means for its use in health care
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials

The mass adoption of new technologies drives demand for rare and complex materials used in their manufacture.

From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials
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Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China

President Donald Trump says he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to “approved customers” in China

Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
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I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone

I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone

I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone
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What the heck is going on at Apple?

What the heck is going on at Apple?

What the heck is going on at Apple?