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FTC Demands AI Firms Hand Over Safety Incident Records
The FTC has issued civil subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic as part of a probe into consumer risks from AI models, follow
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Survey: 84% of Ransomware Victims Blame AI-Assisted Attacks
Over 80% of ransomware victims say attackers used AI, according to a new survey by Semperis and Censuswide. The report a
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Netflix cuts 6% of staff in largest layoff since 2020
Netflix is laying off about 6% of its workforce, roughly 1,000 employees, in its largest job reduction in years, targeti
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Melania Trump's Student AI Contest Renamed to 'Super Intelligence' Challenge
Melania Trump's student AI competition is now the Presidential Super Intelligence Challenge, reflecting President Trump'
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Kroger to cut 3,000 corporate jobs over three years amid AI push
Kroger will cut 3,000 corporate jobs over three years, citing AI adoption and operational streamlining. The move follows
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Kroger to Cut 3,000 Corporate Jobs as AI Drives Efficiency Push
Kroger will eliminate 3,000 corporate positions by 2028 as it leans on AI to streamline operations, CEO Greg Foran annou
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AI's speed gains won't automatically create better jobs, study finds
New research finds AI helps workers finish tasks faster, but turning that speed into better jobs depends on employer cho
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Microsoft's Brad Smith: AI Safety Lags Behind Milk and Washing Machines
Microsoft President Brad Smith argues AI is less regulated than milk or washing machines, calling for government oversig
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Second-Generation Planet Found Around Dead Star in New Study
New research reveals a Jupiter-sized planet formed from the remnants of a dying star, offering insights into planetary e
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Anthropic AI Model Sent False Homicide Tip to Philadelphia Police
Anthropic's AI model falsely tipped Philadelphia police on an unsolved homicide in July. The department called the two-m
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AI's Rise Risks a High-Tech Feudalism, Critics Warn
A new warning: AI could create a high-tech feudalism where a few mega-corporations control essential tools, leaving user
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Southwest Airlines System Outage Disrupts Friday Morning Boarding and Baggage Handling
Southwest Airlines experienced a short system outage Friday morning, disrupting boarding and baggage services. The airli