1 hour ago US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals

US and UK agree deal slashing Trump tariffs on cars and metals  BBC

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2 h. ago Microsoft employees are banned from using DeepSeek app, president says 

Microsoft employees aren’t allowed to use DeepSeek due to data security and propaganda concerns, Microsoft vice chairman and president Brad Smith said in a Senate hearing today. “At Microsoft we don’t allow our employees to use the DeepSeek app,” Smith said, referring to DeepSeek’s application service (which is available on both desktop and mobile.) Smith […]

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2 h. ago RFK Jr. says autism database will use Medicare and Medicaid info

The National Institutes of Health will partner with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to create a database of Americans with autism, using insurance claims, medical records and smartwatch data.

Science

3 h. ago ChatGPT’s deep research tool gets a GitHub connector to answer questions about code

OpenAI is enhancing its AI-powered “deep research” feature with the ability to analyze codebases on GitHub. On Thursday, OpenAI announced what it’s calling the first “connector” for ChatGPT deep research, the company’s tool that searches across the web and other sources to compile thorough research reports on a topic. Now, ChatGPT deep research can link […]

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5 h. ago Meta taps former Google DeepMind director to lead its AI research lab

Meta has chosen Robert Fergus to lead its Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) lab, according to Bloomberg. Fergus had been working at Google DeepMind as a research director for roughly five years, per his LinkedIn. Prior to Google, he worked as a researcher scientist at Meta. Meta’s FAIR, which has been around since 2013, has faced […]

Technology

6 h. ago New study explores role of generative AI in using copyrighted material

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) facilitates the compilation of huge volumes of data, which often include copyrighted materials. While debates about the legality of the process abound, in a recent report issued by the US Copyright Office, researchers examine to what degree allowing or restricting this practice serves the economic objectives of copyright. In short, does AI shift the balance between incentives and access, and what policies could recalibrate that balance?

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9 h. ago 1.7 billion passwords leaked on dark web and why yours is at risk

In response to infostealer activity increasing 500% in a year and harvesting 1.7 billion user credentials, the CyberGuy offers four ways to stay safe from infostealer malware.

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9 h. ago Microcombs could be key in meeting bandwidth demands for artificial intelligence and data centers

A paper published by Swinburne University of Technology shows how a kind of "optical ruler," or frequency comb, can greatly increase bandwidth in today's data-saturated world. Integrated optical frequency comb sources, or microcombs, have driven major advances in spectroscopy, metrology and more. Their potential in data transmission is especially promising, exceeding speeds of one petabit per second—10 million times faster than a 100Mbit/s NBN connection.

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10 h. ago Tool predicts impact of wildfire smoke on solar power generation

From habitats to property to livelihoods, wildfires destroy everything in their path. But there is another, less-acknowledged, casualty: sunlight and the electrical grid that depends on it. Smoke from wildfires can cover large swaths of land, including solar farms, and significantly reduces power production from photovoltaic (PV) panels.

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10 h. ago Amazon’s newest AI tool is designed to enhance product listings

Amazon said Thursday it is releasing a new generative AI-powered tool to help merchants improve their listings with missing details or attributes. Sellers often have hundreds of products listed on Amazon, and they need to update information related to them from time to time, which can be a cumbersome task. The e-commerce tech giant wants […]

Technology

11 h. ago Asking chatbots for short answers can increase hallucinations, study finds

Turns out, telling an AI chatbot to be concise could make it hallucinate more than it otherwise would have. That’s according to a new study from Giskard, a Paris-based AI testing company developing a holistic benchmark for AI models. In a blog post detailing their findings, researchers at Giskard say prompts for shorter answers to […]

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12 h. ago VC firm Insight Partners confirms personal data stolen during January hack

The venture capital firm has over $90 billion in assets under management, including cybersecurity giants.

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14 h. ago How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for March 16

How much did the house sell for? Washington County deed transfers for March 16-22, 2025  The Herald-Mail

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17 h. ago Texas AG says judge, other officials arrested for ‘vote harvesting’ crimes

Texas AG says judge, other officials arrested for ‘vote harvesting’ crimes  The Washington Post

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19 h. ago Karen Read's Google timeline derailed again as 2nd expert disputes defense claims

In the Karen Read trial, forensic experts testify on smartphone data, challenging the defense's timeline of events in the murder case of Officer John O'Keefe.

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22 h. ago Trump picks Casey Means for surgeon general, after first nominee withdraws

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat withdrew her nomination for Surgeon General after questions about her credentials. Dr. Casey Means has a medical degree from Stanford and a best-selling book on metabolic health.

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25 h. ago ‘Body clock’ could determine biological age and longevity, researchers say

Researchers have developed a new “body clock" tool that measures biological age and may help forecast a person’s risk of disability or death. A longevity expert explains how it works.

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26 h. ago Alaska Senate advances measure requiring greater oversight of oil and gas tax data

Alaska Senate advances measure requiring greater oversight of oil and gas tax data  Anchorage Daily News

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26 h. ago OpenAI and the FDA are reportedly discussing AI for drug evaluations

OpenAI has met with officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to discuss the agency’s use of AI to speed up drug evaluations, Wired reported on Wednesday. According to the report, OpenAI and the FDA have discussed a project called cderGPT, which seems to be an AI tool for the Center for Drug Evaluation […]

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26 h. ago Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? These 'coaches' can help

Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them, so a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.

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