Ilya Sutskever Stands by His Role in Sam Altman’s OpenAI Ouster: ‘I Didn’t Want It to Be Destroyed’
The former OpenAI chief scientist may be estranged from the company, but he still came to its defense as he testified on Monday.
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Digg Tries Again, This Time As an AI News Aggregator
Digg is relaunching again, this time as an AI-focused news aggregator rather than the Reddit-style community site it recently abandoned. TechCrunch reports: On Friday evening, the founder previewed a link to the newly redesigned Digg, which now looks nothing like a Reddit clone and more like the news aggregator it once was. This time around, the site is focused on ranking news — specifically,...
Microsoft’s C.E.O. Intervened When OpenAI Fired Sam Altman, Musk’s Lawyer Claims
Elon Musk’s lawyer argued that Microsoft’s Satya Nadella played a role in getting Mr. Altman his job back at OpenAI when he was briefly fired in 2023.
Anthropic’s Bug-Hunting Mythos Was Greatest Marketing Stunt Ever, Says cURL Creator
cURL creator Daniel Stenberg says Anthropic’s hyped Mythos bug-hunting model found only one confirmed low-severity vulnerability in cURL, plus a few non-security bugs, after he expected a much longer list. He argues Mythos may be useful, but not meaningfully beyond other modern AI code-analysis tools. “My personal conclusion can however not end up with anything else than that the big hype...
GM Cutting Hundreds of Salaried IT Workers As It Trims Costs, Evaluates Needs
GM is laying off about 500 to 600 salaried IT workers, mainly in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan, as it restructures its technology organization and trims costs. “GM is transforming its Information Technology organization to better position the company for the future. As part of that work, we have made the difficult decision to eliminate certain roles globally. We are grateful for the...
iPhone-Android RCS Conversations Are End-To-End Encrypted In iOS 26.5
Apple says end-to-end encryption for RCS messages between iPhone and Android is now available in iOS 26.5, though the feature is still considered beta and depends on carrier support on both sides. MacRumors reports: Apple says that it worked with Google to lead a cross-industry effort to add E2EE to RCS. iOS users will need iOS 26.5, while Android users will need the latest version of Google...
Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it?
Top Cryptos to Buy in 2026: BlockDAG, Ethereum, Chainlink, & Solana Poised For Growth
The window for life-changing wealth in the digital asset space is closing faster than ever as institutional capital floods the market. In 2026, cryptocurrency has transitioned from a speculative experiment into the backbone of the global financial system. With the integration of AI, the tokenization of real-world assets, and the massive success of spot ETFs, […]
Students Boo Commencement Speaker After She Calls AI the ‘Next Industrial Revolution’
An anonymous reader quotes a report from 404 Media: Speaking to graduates of University of Central Florida’s College of Arts and Humanities and Nicholson School of Communication and Media on May 8, commencement speaker Gloria Caulfield, vice president of strategic alliances at Tavistock Group, told graduating humanities students that AI is the “next industrial revolution,” and was met with...
The FCC Received Hundreds of Complaints About Bad Bunny’s ‘Vulgar’ Super Bowl Performance
The complaints, obtained by WIRED, described Bad Bunny’s performance as being overly sexual and protested that the show was in Spanish.
AiTradeBtc launches a plan-oriented AI trading bot framework to assist investors in earning passive income effortlessly
New York, NY – As the trends within financial markets continue to grow in complexity, traders seem to be gradually abandoning pure one-directional guessing. Instead, they are moving towards more tactical, planned ways of making decisions. Given that the price of a stock, forex can be influenced by many factors simultaneously, it is clear that […]
There’s an Unhinged New Video Game About Trump and the Iran War
The game, developed by the group of anonymous artists known as Secret Handshake, is available online and in person in Washington, DC.
A New Hantavirus Vaccine Is in the Works
Since 2023, Moderna and Korea University have been developing a new mRNA vaccine for hantavirus. The work has been promising so far, but a finished product isn’t likely coming any time soon.
Update Your iPhone Now for Better Encrypted Messaging With Android
As part of the iOS 26.5 update, Apple’s Messages app can now encrypt texts between some iPhone and Android smartphones.
Google Says Hackers Used AI To Create Zero Day Security Flaw For the First Time
Google says it has seen the first evidence of cybercriminals using AI to create a zero-day vulnerability. “Google reported its findings to the unnamed firm affected by the vulnerability before releasing its report,” reports Politico. “The company then issued a patch to fix the issue.” From the report: Google Threat Intelligence Group researchers detailed the development in a report released...
Impeachment Inquiry: President Ramaphosa To Address Nation Tonight
Pretoria – The Presidency has announced that President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation tonight at 20:00 regarding the judgment of the Constitutional Court that ordered Parliament to initiate an impeachment inquiry. The matter relates to the case brought by the Economic Freedom Fighters challenging the National Assembly’s decision with respect to Section 89 proceedings […]
Apple Now Requires Verification For Education Store
Apple now requires Education Store shoppers in the U.S. and several other countries to verify their student, educator, parent, or homeschool-teacher status through UNiDAYS, ending the previous honor-system approach. 9to5Mac reports: Starting today, Apple requires shoppers in the United States to complete verification when making a purchase via the Education Store. This change also applies to...
Makro Expands Premium Appliance Offering With The Introduction Of Haier To Its Range
As South African consumers continue to seek greater value, energy efficiency, and innovation in the home appliance category, Massmart is expanding its home appliance range with the introduction of Haier as a globally recognised home appliances brand, now available at Makro stores nationwide. The move forms part of Makro’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its position […]
XRP POWER Expands its New Energy Strategy, Achieving Stable Returns on Both Short-Term and Long-Term Investments
In recent years, the global energy structure has been undergoing rapid adjustments, with renewable energy accounting for an increasingly larger share of power systems and digital infrastructure. Against this backdrop, market attention towards new energy-related companies has gradually shifted from short-term fluctuations to a longer-term industrial development and asset allocation logic. Amid...
5 Top Betting Sites in 2026 for Biggest Rewards: Spartans.com, Duel, Stake, Rainbet, & Gamdom
If your goal is to find the top betting websites in 2026, you will notice the sector has grown a lot, with more sites, fresh prize plans, and new ways to enjoy yourself. This guide looks at five sites you should know: Spartans.com, Duel, Stake, Rainbet, and Gamdom. Every site works in its own way, […]
Anthropic Says ‘Evil’ Portrayals of AI Were Responsible For Claude’s Blackmail Attempts
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Fictional portrayals of artificial intelligence can have a real effect on AI models, according to Anthropic. Last year, the company said that during pre-release tests involving a fictional company, Claude Opus 4 would often try to blackmail engineers to avoid being replaced by another system. Anthropic later published research suggesting that...