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The vendor was one of a many whose code modules were infected by a never before seen strand of malware known as "Shai-Hulud."
Computers

"I would think of this attack as a 'living' thing almost, like a virus."

By Joe Wilkins

A new viral video shows a kickboxing and seemingly unstoppable humanoid robot shrugging off a flying dropkick from a human being.
Robotics

"OK, should we start worrying?"

By Victor Tangermann

Some of Donald Trump's most diehard supporters in office are rallying against the president's embrace of artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence

"Summoning the demon."

By Joe Wilkins

It turns out that using AI to "vibe code" entire pieces of software into existence doesn't always work out that well.
Artificial Intelligence

Vibe first, ask for professional help later.

By Frank Landymore

A plane crashed in Brazil, killing the pilot aboard, but also left behind bricks of cocaine marked with SpaceX logos.
SpaceX

Like a Starship test flight, it went down.

By Sharon Adarlo

The Trump administration issued an executive order last month that quietly declared that NASA will now function as an intelligence agency.
NASA

So long, space science.

By Victor Tangermann

Pope Leo XIV warned that the astronomical and still widening gap between the rich and the poor means that "we're in big trouble."
Elon Musk

"If that is the only thing that has any value any more, then we are in big trouble."

By Victor Tangermann

The estate of Whitney Houston is reviving her legendary vocals with AI for an upcoming orchestral performance, 13 years after her death.
Artificial Intelligence

"We knew this had to be done right."

By Victor Tangermann

Religious smartphone apps are allowing untold millions of users to confess to AI chatbots, some of which claim to be channeling God himself.
Artificial Intelligence

"Greetings, my child."

By Victor Tangermann

Parents of children who died by suicide after chatbot use will be testifying in the Senate during a hearing about AI chatbot risks.
Artificial Intelligence

We'll be watching.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

The FBI used an incinerator in the same building as an animal shelter to dispose of seized meth — and without telling their neighbors first.
Future Society

Beyond parody.

By Frank Landymore

An engineer who worked Tesla's energy division shared a few words about Elon Musk and his supposed commitment to a greener future.
Tesla

"Elon's leadership and decision making seem seriously compromised."

By Frank Landymore

An increasing number of commercial airline passengers and flight attendants are being exposed to dangerous fumes while in the air.
Developments

The industry is attempt to downplay the health risks.

By Victor Tangermann

University of Sheffield lecturer Wei Xing argued that the AI industry wouldn't be economically incentivized to fix hallucinations.
OpenAI

It's a lose-lose situation.

By Victor Tangermann

Those "magic mushroom" edibles may contain a lot more than manufacturers are letting on — if they're not complete bogus.
Brain

"We don't know what harm they might cause."

By Frank Landymore

Humanoid robot startups have bragged they'll ship or test thousands of robots by the year's end. So where are they?
Robotics

An all-capable robo-butler, coming to households soon? We wouldn't hold our breath.

By Frank Landymore

First theorized in 1963 by a Polish SciFi author, smart dust is now a real life technology with major implications.
Robotics

Is anyone else itchy?

By Joe Wilkins

SpaceX may start launching Starships from Cape Canaveral — and the nudists who flock to a nearby clothing-optional beach are none too pleased.
SpaceX

"The turtles and the nudists will have to migrate."

By Noor Al-Sibai

OpenAI claims to have figured out what's driving "hallucinations," or AI models' strong tendency to make up answers that are incorrect.
OpenAI

It's "working hard" to correct it.

By Victor Tangermann

Elon Musk is now so toxic, even those who tuned in regularly to watch SpaceX launches have changed the channel.
Elon Musk

"A considerable part of the space fandom is experiencing a specific kind of grief."

By Noor Al-Sibai