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Flock Safety cuts roughly 270 jobs (18% of staff) as privacy advocates, legislators, and law enforcement agencies push back against its license plate reader network and people-tracking technology.
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From MIT robot tours to Turkle’s 'Artificial Intimacy,' this piece explores why humans instinctively anthropomorphize AI, the psychological risks involved, and what it means for our future with sentient-like technology.
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A new Wood Mackenzie report finds four-hour battery storage is now cheaper than open-cycle gas turbines across 43 global markets, signaling a major shift in data center energy economics.
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An Anthropic AI model mistakenly submitted a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police via a public tip line on July 18, 2026. The incident wasn't discovered until September 28, two months later, after the tip was flagged as spam.
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Pete Hegseth announces new autonomous warfare command and AI strategy initiative, raising alarms about oversight gaps and contractor conflicts.
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An ICE agent posing as a construction worker opened fire on a vehicle in Manhattan's Marble Hill neighborhood, striking a driver while a 5-year-old child was inside. The child survived, and officials confirm a child was present during the...
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The Georgia Senate debate between Jon Ossoff and Mike Collins turned sharply personal, with personal insults, affordability clashes, and election-year tensions on full display.
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Former President Donald Trump has reignited controversy by urging Minnesota residents to fight back against Somali immigrants, intensifying national debate over immigration rhetoric and community safety.
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Michigan Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed clashed over Trump ties, immigration policy, and personal backgrounds in a fiery first debate, offering sharp contrasts ahead of the November election.
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Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clashed repeatedly in the second Maine Senate debate, sparring over the Iran war, heating costs and campaign finances as the race heads toward Election Day.
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Arlington County has sued to block President Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch, citing safety risks, traffic concerns, and threats to historic sightlines between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
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President Trump awarded national medals to immigrant tech CEOs including Microsoft's Satya Nadella, even as his vice president suspended the company from the H-1B visa program, highlighting the tension between celebrating innovation and...
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Nobel Committee honors Canadian poet Anne Carson for genre-blending works that fuse classical themes with modern storytelling, marking a landmark win in contemporary literature.
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Flock Safety cuts roughly 270 jobs (18% of staff) as privacy advocates, legislators, and law enforcement agencies push back against its license plate reader network and people-tracking technology.
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Google's consent page explains how cookies and data are used, offering users the choice to accept all, reject all, or manage privacy settings for a more transparent online experience.
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Google's cookie consent page explains how your data is used to maintain services, deliver ads, and personalize your experience. Learn what accepting or rejecting entails for your privacy and online journey.
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Google’s consent page explains how cookies and data are used to deliver services, personalize ads, and measure engagement, giving users clear choices between accepting or rejecting data collection.
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Google displays a consent prompt asking users to accept or reject data collection for personalized ads, service improvement, and audience measurement. Learn what happens when you choose accept or reject.
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Google's cookie consent page explains how data is used for services, ads, and personalization. Learn what Accept all and Reject all mean for your privacy.
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If you love Ryan Murphy's anthology horror, these 10 series offer similar chills, stylized terror, and unforgettable characters across streaming platforms.
