82 m. ago Anthropic is launching a new program to study AI ‘model welfare’

Could future AIs be “conscious,” and experience the world similarly to the way humans do? There’s no strong evidence that they will, but Anthropic isn’t ruling out the possibility. On Thursday, the AI lab announced that it has started a research program to investigate — and prepare to navigate — what it’s calling “model welfare.” […]

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3 h. ago A Unique San Francisco Bay Marine Lab Faces Closure. It Has Days to Raise Millions

A Unique San Francisco Bay Marine Lab Faces Closure. It Has Days to Raise Millions  KQED

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3 h. ago RepAir Carbon is making carbon removal machines inspired by batteries

RepAir recently raised a $15 million extension to its Series A.

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5 h. ago Elon Musk had the government in his grasp. Then it unraveled.

Elon Musk had the government in his grasp. Then it unraveled.  The Washington Post

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5 h. ago Trump admin live updates: Trump ratchets up pressure on Zelenskyy in Ukraine conflict

Donald Trump was asked about Elon Musk after he said he will be stepping back from his duties with DOGE likely in May to focus on Tesla.

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6 h. ago Opinion | Elon Musk’s lack of math skills is making me nervous

Opinion | Elon Musk’s lack of math skills is making me nervous  The Washington Post

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8 h. ago In theaters this weekend: A 1950s romantic drama and 'The Accountant 2'

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi and Will Poulter star in the drama On Swift Horses, while Ben Affleck reprises his role as a money-laundering expert in the action thriller The Accountant 2.

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8 h. ago How Four Democrats Who Saved the Party Before Would Do It Again

How Democrats found their way out of the political wilderness once before, and how they could do it again now.

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10 h. ago California Bar discloses AI was used to develop some questions in problem

The State Bar of California has disclosed that some multiple-choice questions in a problem-plagued bar exam were developed with the aid of artificial intelligence.

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13 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Live: Everything You Need to Know

Preorders are now live for Nintendo's latest console, which launches on June 5. We’ve answered all your burning questions about pricing, retail hours, queues, and launch titles.

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13 h. ago Spotlight United States How the Pentagon and CIA kept US intelligence director's role in check

Spotlight United States How the Pentagon and CIA kept US intelligence director's role in check  Intelligence Online

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13 h. ago Former Billings Legion standout Kyler Northrop steps into big role at Washington State

Former Billings Legion standout Kyler Northrop steps into big role at Washington State  SWX Local Sports

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13 h. ago Scientists say they can calculate the cost of oil giants’ role in global warming

Scientists say they can calculate the cost of oil giants’ role in global warming  The Washington Post

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14 h. ago Trump praises Elon Musk as ‘patriot, a brilliant guy, and a friend of mine’ amid DOGE exit

Trump praised Elon Musk as a “great patriot" amid his DOGE semi-retirement and Tesla backlash, saying “he didn’t need to do this—he did it" and said he deserves better treatment.

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15 h. ago Martina Navratilova Blasts Nike over Reported Role in Trans Athlete Research

Martina Navratilova is taking aim at sportswear giant Nike for its apparent involvement in research programs concerning transgender athletics. The post Martina Navratilova Blasts Nike over Reported Role in Trans Athlete Research appeared first on Breitbart.

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16 h. ago EVs, tariffs in the spotlight as Chinese automakers take leading role at Shanghai auto show

Leading automakers are showcasing their latest designed-for-China and the world models at the Shanghai auto show this week, fighting not to be edged aside in the world's largest car market while watching for U.S. President Donald Trump's next steps in his trade war.

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16 h. ago Trump admin live updates: Trump defends Musk, acknowledges he must 'let him go'

Donald Trump was asked about Elon Musk after he said he will be stepping back from his duties with DOGE likely in May to focus on Tesla.

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18 h. ago IBM effected by DOGE cuts, downplays impact during Q1 earnings call

Tech and consulting giant IBM was not immune to the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts. IBM had 15 of its federal contracts cancelled due to DOGE-related cuts during the first quarter of 2025, according to reporting from Reuters and Bloomberg. These cuts amount to $100 million in future payments, per Bloomberg. Federal contracts represent […]

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18 h. ago IBM affected by DOGE cuts, downplays impact during Q1 earnings call

Tech and consulting giant IBM was not immune to the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) cuts. IBM had 15 of its federal contracts canceled due to DOGE-related cuts during the first quarter of 2025, according to reporting from Reuters and Bloomberg. These cuts amount to $100 million in future payments, per Bloomberg. Federal contracts represent […]

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19 h. ago James Carville questions if Americans should wait until Trump is 'Hitler' before taking action

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville questioned whether Americans should just sit back until President Donald Trump becomes "Hitler" on his podcast on Wednesday.

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