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Can AI companies turn brainrot into revenue?

Can AI companies turn brainrot into revenue?

The U.S. government shutdown that began this week is the first in seven years. While it might not feel immediately…
I’ve fallen into Sora’s slippery slop

I’ve fallen into Sora’s slippery slop

An anime version of Jesus Christ flipping tables. OpenAI employees performing in Hamilton costumes. News anchors discussing a story on…
China Is Leading the World in the Clean Energy Transition. Here’s What That Looks Like

China Is Leading the World in the Clean Energy Transition. Here’s What That Looks Like

Speaking by video at the UN Climate Summit in New York last week, China’s president Xi Jinping laid out his…
OpenAI’s Sora soars to No. 1 on Apple’s US App Store

OpenAI’s Sora soars to No. 1 on Apple’s US App Store

OpenAI’s Sora app for AI videos is a viral hit, despite being invite-only for now and limited to users in…
The Download: using AI to discover “zero day” vulnerabilities, and Apple’s ICE app removal

The Download: using AI to discover “zero day” vulnerabilities, and Apple’s ICE app removal

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world…
Your Delivery Robot Is Here

Your Delivery Robot Is Here

Louise Matsakis: Yeah, I think that that’s an incredibly good point. It’s often about modifying the labor rather than eliminating…
Leaked doc reveals the chaotic politics behind Trump Energy Department cuts

Leaked doc reveals the chaotic politics behind Trump Energy Department cuts

This week, the Department of Energy canceled nearly $8 billion worth of awards — a move touted by the Trump…
ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team

ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team

United States immigration authorities are moving to dramatically expand their social media surveillance, with plans to hire nearly 30 contractors…
Flai is the latest startup bringing AI to car dealerships

Flai is the latest startup bringing AI to car dealerships

Silicon Valley is full of comfortable offices with gleaming meeting rooms and on-site baristas. So when early HappyRobot engineer Ari…
Hacking group claims theft of 1 billion records from Salesforce customer databases

Hacking group claims theft of 1 billion records from Salesforce customer databases

A notorious predominantly English-speaking hacking group has launched a website to extort its victims, threatening to release about a billion…