87 m. ago 'Robotability score' ranks NYC streets for future robot deployment

For delivery robots, not all sidewalks are created equal—some are uneven or clogged with people and bus shelters—so researchers at Cornell Tech developed a "robotability score" and rated every street in New York City on how hospitable it would be to robots.

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92 m. ago England Elections: It's Make or Break Time for Nigel Farage and Reform UK

Nigel Farage will face his biggest test since the Brexit referendum at Thursday's elections as his Reform UK party seeks to overturn the two-party Westminster establishment and build a base to bring populist governance to Downing Street. The post England Elections: It’s Make or Break Time for Nigel Farage and Reform UK appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 hour ago A Tariff Standoff With China, Power Outages, and the End of Christmas

On today's episode of Uncanny Valley, we break down how Trump's tariffs might threaten this year's holiday season.

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2 h. ago Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Reveals 30% of Company's Code Written by AI

In a discussion at Meta's inaugural "LlamaCon" AI developer event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shed light on the growing role of artificial intelligence in software development within their respective companies. Nadella claims that up to 30 percent of Microsoft's code is now written by AI. The post Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Reveals 30% of Company’s Code Written by AI appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Anthropic suggests tweaks to proposed U.S. AI chip export controls

Anthropic agrees with the U.S. government that implementing robust export controls on domestic-made AI chips will help the U.S. compete in the AI race against China. But the company is suggesting a few tweaks to the proposed restrictions. Anthropic released a blog post on Wednesday stating that the company “strongly supports” the U.S. Department of […]

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2 h. ago Under Trump, Stocks Have the Worst Start to a Presidential Term Since 1974

During the first 100 days of the Trump administration, shock waves from the chaotic tariff rollout continue to send tremors through the global financial system.

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4 h. ago FBI warns of scam targeting victims with fake hospitals and police

The FBI has issued a warning that scammers are impersonating doctors, police and banks using spoofed numbers as "smishing" texts surge nationwide.

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5 h. ago Chinese AI scientists may threaten US tech dominance, think tank says

Chinese AI scientists may threaten US tech dominance, think tank says  South China Morning Post

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5 h. ago Kamala Harris plans to take on Trump in first major speech since leaving office — but it'll cost you to watch

Emerge, a training organization that seeks to prepare Democratic women to run for office, is charging $25 for viewers to gain access to the virtual livestream of the event.

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6 h. ago AI sales tax startup Kintsugi had doubled its valuation in 6 months

Kintsugi, a Silicon Valley-based startup that helps companies offload and automate their sales tax compliance, has raised $18 million in new funding led by global indirect tax technology solution provider Vertex. The startup plans to enable more small and medium businesses to use its AI-enabled capabilities for tax calculations and filings. The ongoing growth of […]

Economics

7 h. ago Trump signs executive actions to give automakers a break from some tariffs

Before a rally in Michigan on Tuesday, President Trump signed actions to give automakers a break from some tariffs. NPR speaks with Macomb County Chief Executive Mark Hackel about the reprieve.

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8 h. ago Big Tech tried to kill an affordable housing measure in Seattle. They lost

Big Tech tried to kill an affordable housing measure in Seattle. They lost  Fast Company

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8 h. ago AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warns

AI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US tech watchdog said in a study published Wednesday.

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9 h. ago As Trump Cuts Foreign Aid, What Does It Mean for the Gates Foundation?

As the Trump administration dismantles foreign aid, Bill Gates, whose philanthropy is devoted to global health, is trying to talk to anyone with the president’s ear.

Politics

9 h. ago Parents and students need school choice, not religious bigotry

American schools are falling behind their global counterparts. Oklahoma wants a Catholic school to join its charter program to help fix things. It's up to the Supreme Court to decide.

Society

12 h. ago Data shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with the United States and China

Data shows shift in views towards Australia's relationship with the United States and China  United States Studies Centre

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15 h. ago EU views break from US as ‘unrealistic’ amid global tech race

EU views break from US as ‘unrealistic’ amid global tech race  politico.eu

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17 h. ago In a break from progressives, Newsom says soliciting older minors for sex should be a felony

In a break from progressives, Newsom says soliciting older minors for sex should be a felony  Los Angeles Times

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18 h. ago Waymo and Toyota are dating — if they get serious, a new autonomous vehicle could be created

Waymo and Toyota have agreed to explore a possible deal that could one day lead to a new vehicle designed for ride-hailing and even bring self-driving tech into consumer cars. The two companies have signed a preliminary agreement to look into developing and deploying an autonomous vehicle platform, according to a blog posted by Waymo. […]

Politics

20 h. ago Mark Carney won Canada's election after a campaign dominated by Trump

Canadians have chosen Mark Carney as prime minister, in what is seen as one of the most remarkable elections in decades. Much of the race has been centered on which candidate can best handle Trump.

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