4 h. ago Israel begins large offensive in Gaza City as airstrikes kill scores

Israel says new phase of the war in Gaza has begun as troops make push to takeover and occupy Gaza City.

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7 h. ago Gemini overtakes ChatGPT on App Store, as its Nano Banana AI model drives downloads up 45%

Though the month is only half over, Gemini's app has already gained 12.6 million downloads in September, up from 8.7 million in August.

Technology

9 h. ago OpenAI will apply new restrictions to ChatGPT users under 18

Under the new policy, ChatGPT will be trained to no longer engage in "flirtatious talk" with underage users, and additional guardrails will be placed around discussions of suicide.

Technology

9 h. ago Kash Patel: Alleged Assassin Left Note Saying He Had Chance to Kill Charlie Kirk and Was 'Going to Take It'

CNN and BBC are reporting that FBI director Kash Patel indicated the alleged assassin left a note in which he confirmed he would seize the opportunity to kill Charlie Kirk.  The post Kash Patel: Alleged Assassin Left Note Saying He Had Chance to Kill Charlie Kirk and Was ‘Going to Take It’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Trump trial continues with more FBI testimony after rifle called ‘prepared to fire’

Federal prosecutors are expected to continue presenting forensic evidence Tuesday in the case of Ryan Routh who is accused of plotting to kill President Donald Trump in 2024.

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16 h. ago ‘Politically motivated’: US Wind criticizes Trump administration’s move to kill Delmarva offshore wind farm

‘Politically motivated’: US Wind criticizes Trump administration’s move to kill Delmarva offshore wind farm  WHYY

Politics

16 h. ago What Exactly Are A.I. Companies Trying to Build? Here’s a Guide.

Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta and OpenAI plan to spend at least $325 billion by the end of the year in pursuit of A.I. We explain why they’re doing it.

Politics

30 h. ago S.F. Supervisor Joel Engardio’s recall election is tomorrow. Here’s how we got here

S.F. Supervisor Joel Engardio’s recall election is tomorrow. Here’s how we got here  San Francisco Chronicle

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31 h. ago Why OpenAI's solution to AI hallucinations would kill ChatGPT tomorrow

OpenAI's latest research paper diagnoses exactly why ChatGPT and other large language models can make things up—known in the world of artificial intelligence as "hallucination." It also reveals why the problem may be unfixable, at least as far as consumers are concerned.

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35 h. ago Fox Host Apologizes for ‘Callous’ Comment About Homeless People

“Just kill ’em,” Brian Kilmeade said on “Fox & Friends,” during a discussion about a deadly stabbing in North Carolina in which a homeless man was charged.

Politics

35 h. ago Climate Action Learning Lab helps state and local leaders identify and implement effective climate mitigation strategies

J-PAL North America’s inaugural Climate Action Learning Lab provided six U.S. cities and states with customized training and resources to leverage data and evaluation to advance climate solutions that work.

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36 h. ago Solar desalination technology converts sunlight into fresh water without external power

A research team from UNIST has unveiled a novel solar desalination technology that efficiently harnesses sunlight to evaporate seawater and generate clean drinking water—completely independent of external electricity. Importantly, this advanced system addresses common issues, such as salt accumulation, which can impair performance over time, offering a promising solution for water-scarce regions worldwide.

Politics

37 h. ago Rubio, in Israel, Says a Diplomatic Solution to Gaza War May Not be Possible

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss President Trump’s desire to see the war in Gaza end soon.

Politics

53 h. ago OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor says we’re in an AI bubble (but that’s okay)

Like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Bret Taylor thinks we're in an AI bubble — but he doesn't sound too worried about it.

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53 h. ago OpenAI board chair Bret Taylor says we’re in an AI bubble (but that’s OK)

Like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Bret Taylor thinks we're in an AI bubble — but he doesn't sound too worried about it.

Politics

56 h. ago Karen Hao on the Empire of AI, AGI evangelists, and the cost of belief

OpenAI’s rise isn’t just a business story — it’s an ideological one. On Equity, Karen Hao, author of Empire AI, explores how the cult of AGI has fueled a billion-dollar race, justified massive spending on compute and data, and blurred the line between mission and profit.

Politics

58 h. ago Analysis | Solution to Evan Birnholz’s Sept. 14 crossword, ‘Pint

Analysis | Solution to Evan Birnholz’s Sept. 14 crossword, ‘Pint-Size’  The Washington Post

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3 d. ago Rubio heads to Israel, will ‘have to talk about’ Doha strike; PM indicates it didn’t kill Hamas chiefs

Rubio heads to Israel, will ‘have to talk about’ Doha strike; PM indicates it didn’t kill Hamas chiefs  The Times of Israel

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3 d. ago OpenAI reaches new agreement with Microsoft to change its corporate structure

OpenAI has reached a new tentative agreement with Microsoft and said its nonprofit, which technically controls its business, will now be given a $100 billion equity stake in its for-profit corporation.

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3 d. ago ‘You Burned This Country Down’: After Arsons, Nepal Reckons With Its Future

The frenzy of arson that blazed nationwide this week as protests spread added to those suffering acute burns in a country where fires maim and kill with shocking regularity.

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