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Debates over AI consciousness are a trap
“Runaway” AI, “rogue” agents, and “autonomous” actors—the current rhetoric would have you believe that AI agents are not only awake and aware, but angry at their creators. Prominent tech leaders such as Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei, and Sam Altman push for regulation of these seemingly “superhuman” systems, while a separate faction, led by policy organizations…
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Rivian rolls out new ‘Universal Hands-Free’ driving feature
The driver assistance software is available on Rivian’s for Gen 2 R1 cars and works on 3.5 million miles of North American roads. But it doesn’t slow or stop for traffic lights or stop signs.
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What Leaders Still Need to Understand About the Future of Remote Work
Remote work has evolved from a crisis solution into a lasting, strategic employment model.
This Former NASA Engineer Grew His Startup to $100M Revenue in Less Than 4 Years: ‘Lightning in a Bottle’
Before becoming a tech founder, Adam Markowitz was an aerospace engineer working on NASA’s Space Shuttle Program.
Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan
Epic Games CEO says Fortnite won’t return to Japan, though, because the new rules still require high fees.
Trump Media is merging with fusion power company TAE Technologies in $6B+ deal
The merger would broaden Trump Media’s holdings into the nascent fusion power space while data centers clamor for more electricity amid the ongoing AI boom.
Luma releases a new AI model that lets users generate a video from a start and end frame
Luma AI’s new model is available through the company’s Dream Machine platform.
Vibe-coding startup Lovable raises $330M at a $6.6B valuation
Lovable has seen its valuation more than triple just five months after the company’s last funding round in July.
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