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The Las Vegas Metro Police have announced a new fleet of Tesla vehicles, but the EV manufacturer's track record is less than stellar.
Tesla

When Police Bought Teslas, It Blew Up in Their Faces

"I'm not ready to put an officer in a Tesla."

The United Arab Emirates' so-called "spy sheikh" controls a whopping $1.5 trillion in wealth, and he's funneling a good hunk of it into AI. 
Elon Musk

This Emirati Prince Controls Four Times Elon Musk’s Wealth and He’s Going All-In on AI

Talk about power.

The United States just had its first measles death in a decade as the preventable respiratory disease continues to spread nationwide.
Developments

Measles Outbreaks Are Popping Off Across the Country

Embarrassing.

The FAA is considering cancelling a $2.4 billion, 15-year contract that was awarded to Verizon in 2023, and hand it to Musk's SpaceX.
Elon Musk

It Looks an Awful Lot Like Elon Musk Is Awarding a Huge Government Contract to Himself

"It’s very expensive and it’s complicated."

Claude 3.7 Sonnet AI is exploring the world of Pokémon Red, doing its best to beat Nintendo's classic RPG for the Game Boy.
Artificial Intelligence

Watching One of the World’s Most Advanced AIs Try to Beat Pokémon Red Is Strangely Fascinating

You can even watch its thought process.

Elon Musk is apparently headed to "The Daily Show" — and his interview with Jon Stewart will air unedited.
Elon Musk

Sounds Like Elon Musk Is About to Get Eviscerated by Jon Stewart

Get ready for action.

Houston-based startup Intuitive Machines' lander, dubbed Athena, is equipped with various scientific instruments, including a drill.
Moon

Robot With Large Drill Headed for Surface of Moon

We're drilling into the Moon, people.

Pinterest is drowning in a torrent of slick-looking AI slop. Users are frustrated — while SEO spammers fueling the problem are celebrating.
Artificial Intelligence

Pinterest Is Being Strangled by AI Slop

"Is this platform dead?"

Hatred for Elon Musk seems to be everywhere one looks this week, from viral ads to Tesla's ever-plummeting stock value.
Elon Musk

Ads for Elon Musk’s “Swasticar” Go Viral as Tesla Crumbles

Free market capitalism strikes again.

The Trump administration is now pulling funding for any research that even mentions the word "climate" in it.
Climate Change

Real Life Is Now “Don’t Look Up” as Trump Pulls Support for Any Research About the Climate

The stupidity hurts.

The Washington Post's billionaire owner has decided that the paper will no longer tolerate opinions he disagrees with.
Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos Announces That Washington Post Opinions Will Now Exclusively Celebrate the Glories of Capitalism

Capitalism dies in darkness.

Is Elon Musk really trying to streamline the government, or is he an angry divorced man, struggling to deliver on his business promises?
Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s Guiding Principle Seems to Be Trying to Inflict as Much Cruelty as Possible

There's no other explanation: Elon Musk is a horrible person.

President Trump posted a baffling AI-generated video promoting his vision for "Trump Gaza" — bearded belly dancers and all?
Artificial Intelligence

Trump Posts AI-Generated Video of Genderqueer Bellydancers Frolicking

Did he even watch it before he posted?

US State Department documents came to light showing plans to spend $400 million on "Armored Tesla" vehicles. Was it really Biden's idea?
Tesla

There’s Something Very Sketchy Going on With the Government Trying to Buy $400 Million in Armored Teslas

This doesn't make any sense.

Unelected White House advisor Elon Musk has massively benefited from government contracts propping up his business for decades.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Has Sucked Up $38 Billion in Aid From the Federal Government, and Now He’s Slashing That Help for Others

The level of hypocrisy is astounding.

A shocking startup pitch backed by Y Combinator is causing a firestorm for its depiction of human workers as anonymous drones.
Artificial Intelligence

Y Combinator Pulls Support for AI Startup After Video of Boss Barking at Human Worker, Calling Him “Number 17”

"Basically modern slavery."

According to NASA's "more precise models" of near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4's trajectory, there's only a 0.004 percent chance of it hitting us.
Off-World

We’re So Screwed, Even That “City Killer” Asteroid Doesn’t Want to Destroy Earth Anymore

Fine, leave us alone.

After downloading an AI tool, a hacker used a virus embedded into the software to upend a Disney employee's life.
Artificial Intelligence

Man’s Entire Life Destroyed After Downloading AI Software

"It's impossible to convey the sense of violation."

A pair of new scientific papers flagged by Ars Technica has revealed what COVID-19 vaccinations actually do to children and teens.
Viruses

Now That Trump Has Banished the Woke From Science, This Truth-Telling New Scientific Paper Reveals What COVID Vaccines Actually Do to Children

Finally, the truth is revealed.

During a visit by Macron at the White House this week, a large, greenish-blue bruise appeared on the back of Donald Trump's right hand.
Developments

Dark Mark Appears on Trump’s Hand

"Which is a weird thing to lie about..."