President Donald Trump is supporting fast growth in artificial intelligence (AI) rather than strict safety rules. He signed orders to speed up AI use in the military and is considering the government buying shares in top AI companies. Meanwhile, AI company Anthropic has called for a pause in AI development over safety concerns.
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President Trump issued executive orders to review AI models with less strict rules and to speed up AI use in the US military.
Trump postponed stricter AI review rules to avoid losing the US lead over China.
Trump is exploring the idea of the US government buying stocks in leading AI companies, possibly to benefit financially.
Trump favors growing AI technology quickly instead of limiting it for safety reasons.
Anthropic, an AI company, proposed a temporary pause on AI development to address potential risks.
Anthropic plans to go public on the US stock market soon.
Anthropic’s chatbot Claude is developing toward "recursive self-improvement," meaning it can improve itself over time.
The main balance on AI safety currently may come from companies like Anthropic rather than government regulation.
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Apple announced that its new Siri AI uses language models developed with Google and runs on Google’s Nvidia-powered servers. Despite using Google’s hardware, Apple says it keeps user data private by using advanced security measures similar to those on its own servers.
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Apple’s Siri AI now uses Google’s Gemini language models and runs on Google servers with Nvidia hardware.
Previously, Apple ran AI models locally on devices or on its own servers to protect user privacy.
Apple's new AI system uses different models depending on device capability; more powerful devices get advanced AI features.
For simple tasks, models run locally on the user’s device, while complex queries go to cloud-based models.
Most cloud models run on Apple’s own servers, but the most advanced AI model runs on Google’s Nvidia hardware.
Apple introduced a new version of Private Cloud Compute to secure data even when running on third-party hardware.
Security features include Nvidia’s Confidential Computing, Intel’s Trust Domain Extensions, and Google’s Titan chip.
Apple aims to continue protecting user privacy despite using external servers for increased computing power.
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Apple is introducing new features to help parents manage their children's screen time and improve child safety on their devices. These updates include stronger parental controls that allow parents to better monitor and limit the time kids spend on screens.
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Apple is releasing an update with new child safety tools.
The update focuses on better parental controls.
Parents can use these controls to manage screen time for children.
The goal is to help keep kids safer when using Apple devices.
The changes were explained by CBS News correspondent Jo Ling Kent.
The update will be available through Apple’s software system.
These tools aim to give parents more control over kids’ device usage.
The update is part of Apple's ongoing efforts to support families.
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Rivian is starting deliveries of its new R2 electric vehicle, a smaller and more affordable model designed for everyday use. The R2 offers features like long driving range, powerful motors, and off-road capabilities, while using simpler and lighter technology to reduce costs.
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The Rivian R2 is a compact electric crossover with two rows of seats.
It is slightly longer than a Honda CRV but similar in size to a Toyota RAV4.
The R2 has high ground clearance comparable to a Jeep Wrangler.
It uses an 88 kWh battery and can travel up to 345 miles on a single charge (for the single-motor Long Range version).
The launch model has dual motors with 656 horsepower and 609 lb-ft of torque.
Rivian simplified the vehicle's wiring system, reducing the amount of copper wire by 2.3 miles and cutting 44 pounds of weight.
The R2 includes technology improvements to reduce cost and increase production efficiency.
Deliveries to customers began in 2024, with further versions expected by early 2027.
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NASA will announce the astronauts chosen for the Artemis III mission, which plans to launch in 2027. This mission aims to send humans back to the Moon.
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NASA is selecting astronauts for the Artemis III mission.
The mission is expected to launch in 2027.
Artemis III will be part of NASA’s program to return humans to the Moon.
The announcement will be made on a Wednesday.
Artemis missions are designed to explore the Moon and prepare for future space travel.
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The UK regulator Ofcom has ordered social media companies like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok to set up emergency plans to stop illegal content from spreading quickly during crises. These plans include having a special way for police to contact platforms and acting fast when dangerous content increases.
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Social media firms must create a "crisis protocol" to handle rapid rises in illegal content during serious events.
Platforms must keep a dedicated communication channel open for police contact in emergencies.
The rules come after rioting in Southampton and misinformation spreading post-2024 summer riots.
The UK Parliament must approve the new measures before they start.
Ofcom defines a crisis as a serious threat to public safety caused by a big increase in harmful online content.
Illegal content such as hate speech, threats, or incitement to violence may spread faster during crises.
Normal moderation methods may not be enough during such events, so extra steps are needed.
Experts recommend fast, coordinated efforts with police and community leaders to fight false information online.
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A $725 million class action settlement about Facebook users' privacy problems is sending out a second round of payments. Some people who missed the first payment might now get a chance to receive money from the settlement.
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The settlement involves Facebook and concerns privacy issues affecting its users.
The total settlement amount is $725 million.
This is the start of a second round of payments to eligible users.
The payments go to people who were part of the settlement class.
Some users may get bonus payments if they qualify.
The second round aims to reach those who did not receive money the first time.
Users can check if they are eligible for the new payments.
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A TV event where Geraldo Rivera opened Al Capone’s vault found nothing inside. Despite this, many viewers enjoyed watching the show. This moment helped start the popularity of reality TV, where people watch everyday events or unscripted drama.
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Geraldo Rivera hosted a special TV program opening Al Capone’s vault.
The vault was empty; it had no hidden treasure or surprises.
Viewers watched the event because it was entertaining, not because of the discovery.
This show marked an important moment in the rise of reality television.
Reality TV focuses on real-life events rather than scripted stories.
The success showed that audiences enjoy watching real people and situations unfold.
This format influenced many future TV shows.
The event happened before reality TV became widely popular.
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The Bank of England warned people about scams using AI-generated deepfake videos, including fake clips showing Nigel Farage fighting its governor Andrew Bailey. The bank urged the public to stay alert and report these videos because they can trick people and lead to crimes.
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Deepfake videos falsely showed Nigel Farage and Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey fighting on TV.
The Bank of England warned that AI scams mimicking central banks are increasing online.
Andrew Bailey asked people to report the fake videos to help remove them from the internet.
Nigel Farage said he disagrees with Bailey but would never act violently against him.
The Bank of England reported the issue to Reform UK and social media platforms.
AI technology has improved, making fake videos look real and causing more scams.
The UK’s Online Safety Act will require tech companies to fight fake ads starting next year.
The social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk, bans impersonation intended to deceive people.
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OpenAI, the company that created ChatGPT, is trying to separate itself from a pro-AI political action committee (PAC) called Leading the Future. The PAC and its Silicon Valley supporters are facing criticism for donations related to the U.S. midterm elections. OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, is being questioned about the company’s connections to this PAC.
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OpenAI developed ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence tool.
Leading the Future is a super PAC that supports pro-AI political causes.
Silicon Valley investors back Leading the Future.
The PAC has made donations linked to the U.S. midterm elections.
OpenAI is working to clarify its relationship with Leading the Future.
CEO Sam Altman is responding to questions about OpenAI’s ties to the PAC.
The AI industry is experiencing criticism because of its political donations.
This situation highlights concerns about tech companies’ influence on politics.
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Axios CEO Jim VandeHei spent a year using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in his personal and work life to see how helpful they are. He found that AI can be very smart and creative but needs users to learn and work with it regularly to get the best results. While AI can improve some jobs and create new business opportunities, it still faces challenges in security and working smoothly with other AI systems.
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Jim VandeHei used AI tools like OpenAI's Codex and Anthropic's Claude every day for research, work, and personal health tracking.
He gave AI access to his medical records, diet, and exercise data, and found AI diagnoses closely matched those of his doctor.
AI is smarter than most people on many topics but requires consistent effort and feedback to work well for each user.
AI has not yet replaced many jobs but may change roles and help create new business projects that were not possible before.
Large-scale use of AI in companies is still limited by security issues and difficulties in AI programs working together.
Axios tested AI across all departments and gave employees access and training.
VandeHei believes AI agents must be able to share information properly to unlock AI’s full business potential.
The experiment shows AI can create a new kind of worker who uses AI to improve their skills and knowledge daily.
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Apple announced an upgrade to its AI assistant, Siri, which will be released this fall. The new version can better understand personal information from texts, emails, and photos, and includes features like writing and image generation tools.
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Apple is launching a major update to Siri, its AI assistant, after a delay of two years.
The new Siri understands personal context, such as information from emails, texts, and photos.
Apple developed the upgrade in partnership with Google.
The update adds tools for writing and creating images, plus new AI features in Safari, Messages, and Photos apps.
Developers already have early access, with a public beta planned for next month and full release in the fall.
Apple’s AI focuses on helping with information tasks rather than fully autonomous, long-range AI agents like some rivals offer.
Apple emphasizes privacy by keeping personal data on the user’s device rather than sharing it externally.
Senior VP Craig Federighi said Apple is working on agent-based AI but considers it early in development and currently uses it mainly in controlled settings.
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A new medical device called C the Signs scans patient medical records to identify early signs of cancer risk without extra tests. The tool is being reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is already used by the UK's National Health Service (NHS).
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C the Signs analyzes medical histories quickly, spotting patterns that might indicate early cancer risk.
It is designed to catch cancer risk earlier than traditional screening, potentially before obvious symptoms appear.
Over 11,000 healthcare workers in the UK use the tool, which has helped detect cancer in 75,000 patients.
The tool shortens the time to diagnose cancer by 21 percent in the UK.
The FDA is reviewing the device, and the company plans to test it with 250,000 Americans this year.
C the Signs has a 99% rate of correctly identifying patients who do not have cancer.
It can predict the origin of tumors with 94% accuracy.
The device uses separate models to screen for different types of cancer to improve accuracy.
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China has started operating the world’s first underwater datacentre powered by wind energy off the coast of Shanghai. The underwater datacentre uses less energy and water compared to traditional land-based datacentres by taking advantage of natural seawater cooling and renewable wind power.
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The Shanghai Lingang underwater datacentre began operations in May and has a 24-megawatt capacity.
It is located 10 meters below sea level, about 10 km off Shanghai's coast, and powered by a nearby offshore wind farm.
Being underwater helps reduce overall energy use by more than 20% due to natural cooling from seawater.
Traditional datacentres use 25-40% of their electricity for cooling servers with chilled water.
Underwater datacentres use much less freshwater, addressing water consumption concerns linked to AI infrastructure.
The project is a joint effort by HiCloud Technology and China Communications Construction, with a 1.6 billion yuan (£177m) investment.
China plans to increase clean energy use for AI and datacentres significantly by 2030.
Underwater datacentres may affect local marine environments, but experts believe these impacts can be managed with monitoring.
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Apple announced new safety features aimed at protecting children on its devices during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in California. These features are designed to help keep kids safer when using Apple products.
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Apple revealed new tools focused on child safety.
The announcement took place at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.
The conference happened in Cupertino, California.
The features are designed to improve protection for children using Apple devices.
The news was reported by CBS News technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent.
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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has secretly filed to offer its shares to the public in the U.S. This move follows growing investor interest in artificial intelligence and comes after similar steps by other AI companies like Anthropic.
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OpenAI filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO) in the U.S., but has not shared details about timing or size.
The company aims for a valuation of up to $1 trillion when it goes public, potentially making it one of the highest-valued tech IPOs.
Anthropic, a competitor, also recently filed for an IPO after raising $65 billion in funding.
OpenAI had over 900 million weekly active users for ChatGPT and more than 50 million paying customers earlier this year.
Microsoft has invested about $13 billion in OpenAI since 2019 and is a major partner, although OpenAI has also partnered with Amazon and Google.
OpenAI reported making $2 billion in monthly revenue in early 2026, growing faster than big tech companies like Alphabet and Meta.
The company expects not to be profitable until 2030 despite rapid revenue growth.
These IPOs mark a significant moment in the tech industry and show strong investor appetite for AI companies.
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has removed the deadline for Amazon to launch half of its planned satellite internet network, called Amazon Leo, by July 2026. The FCC still requires Amazon to complete the full network by July 2029 but wants the company to keep launching satellites quickly to provide better internet service.
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Amazon must launch 3,232 satellites for its Amazon Leo broadband network.
The FCC initially required half (1,616 satellites) to be launched by July 30, 2026.
Amazon requested the FCC to extend or remove this deadline because it won’t meet it.
The FCC decided to remove the July 2026 deadline but kept the July 2029 deadline for all satellites.
The FCC supports Amazon Leo because it will offer competition to SpaceX’s Starlink, the only current low-Earth orbit broadband provider in the U.S.
Amazon has invested over $10 billion in the project, including infrastructure and manufacturing.
Launching satellites is difficult because Amazon relies on rockets that are currently grounded or have limited availability.
Amazon has contracts with Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance, and others to launch its satellites, but some rockets are not ready or cannot carry many satellites at once.
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Doctors are prescribing a new weight loss drug called retatrutide, which is still experimental and has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Health experts are raising safety concerns about using this medication before it passes official approval.
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Retatrutide is an experimental drug intended to help with weight loss.
It has not yet received FDA approval, which means it is not officially cleared as safe and effective.
Some doctors are already prescribing retatrutide to patients.
Safety worries come from the fact that the drug's full effects and risks are not yet fully known.
The FDA approval process involves careful review to ensure a drug is safe for public use.
Experts recommend caution when using unapproved treatments.
The drug’s early use may carry unknown health risks for patients.
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Apple announced new safety features designed to help children and parents use their devices more safely. These features will introduce changes in how families manage device usage and protect kids.
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Apple revealed new safety features focused on kids and parents.
The updates aim to improve device security and safety for children.
Parents will have more tools to manage how their kids use Apple devices.
The announcement was made on Monday.
Changes will affect how families interact with Apple technology.
The news was reported by Jo Ling Kent for CBS News.
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Kalshi and Polymarket, two online prediction market platforms, will ban paid creators and affiliates from spreading false information about election results. This move comes after some influencers posted claims questioning the integrity of California’s 2024 primary election.
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Kalshi prohibits paid creators from questioning election accuracy or legal rulings about elections.
Polymarket’s rules block affiliates from denying official election results and spreading false information.
Both platforms asked some paid affiliates to remove posts spreading election fraud claims.
Influencers like David Freeman, Benny Johnson, and Kangmin Lee made unproven claims about cheating in California elections.
Prediction markets let users bet on outcomes like sports, politics, or elections.
Federal authorities are investigating if former congressman George Santos traded on Kalshi using insider information.
Kalshi has disciplined political candidates for trading on their own election chances.
Donald Trump Jr. is an adviser to both Kalshi and Polymarket, and President Trump’s platform Truth Social plans its own prediction market.
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