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Driver blind spots are getting bigger. Blame new car design
The view from the driver’s seat is changing—and becoming more dangerous. According to a new study from researchers at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe Center in Massachusetts, the...
Why do we trust certain people (even when we shouldn’t)?
Why are some people perceived as more trustworthy than others? In a perfect world, the answer would be simple: because they are more trustworthy. In other words, ideally, the...
‘Magical thinking’ to believe UK’s AI boom won’t derail climate goals, report warns
A new report from the University of Cambridge has warned that the UK’s push to lead in AI risks derailing its climate targets — unless urgent action is taken....
MP Materials’ stock surged more than 50% Thursday—here’s why
On Thursday, the United States Department of Defense (DOD) entered a major deal with MP Materials. The DOD agreed to buy $400 million of MP Materials newly created preferred...
Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg for $3.1 billion
Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in a deal valued at approximately $3.1 billion. The Ferrero...
These Uber alums are building an army of AI agents for the workforce
Minh Pham and JJ Ford have a knack for riding the waves of new tech. The duo joined Uber in its early days, helping to spearhead mobile development. When...
UK and France unite behind €1.5B plan to boost Europe’s rival to Starlink
The UK government reportedly plans to invest €163mn in French satellite firm Eutelsat as Europe pushes to back a local alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink. The investment, first reported...
‘I’ve been clean for a week!’: Reddit is now home to support groups for people addicted to AI chatbots
In recent years, people have welcomed AI into their lives with open arms: as personal assistants, friends, therapists, even lovers. But one concern with having a chatbot in your...
The Download: flaws in anti-AI protections for art, and an AI regulation vibe shift
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This tool strips away anti-AI protections from...
AI replaced me, so I decided to ride the AI wave
In 2022, I was hired to build out AI operations at a health-tech startup—at the time, we were pioneering the use of AI in healthcare, which required abundant human...
