States roll out 2026 laws on AI deepfakes, paid leave, and surging ACA premiums
States are set to implement a wave of new laws in 2026 spanning artificial intelligence, paid leave and election rules...
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Meta to Acquire Manus, a China-Founded AI Agent Startup
Meta said it is acquiring Manus, a China-founded AI startup now based in Singapore, in a rare cross-border deal amid...
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China proposes tough AI curbs to shield minors and prevent self‑harm
China’s internet watchdog proposed sweeping rules to govern AI services, mandating safeguards for minors and strict protocols for conversations involving...
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SoftBank Completes $40 Billion Funding Commitment to OpenAI, Sources Say
SoftBank has completed its roughly $40 billion commitment to OpenAI, sending a final tranche of about $22 billion to $22.5...
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Everyday Objects on Wheels: CMU Researchers Turn Mugs and Trivets Into AI-Driven Helpers
Carnegie Mellon researchers are reimagining home automation by giving ordinary items—coffee mugs, staplers and trivets—small motorized bases and linking them...
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AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton predicts 2026 will usher in a fresh surge of automation-driven job cuts
Geoffrey Hinton, a leading figure in artificial intelligence, warned that accelerating advances in AI could displace swaths of white-collar workers...
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December roundup: Google’s latest AI announcements
Google capped the year with a broad slate of AI upgrades aimed at consumers, developers and enterprises. The company introduced...
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Retailers Deploy AI to Combat Return Fraud Amid Holiday Return Rush
Retailers are ramping up artificial-intelligence tools to curb a spike in fraudulent returns as post-holiday volumes climb. UPS-owned Happy Returns...
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Sam Altman Warns AI Agents Are Becoming Risky as OpenAI Models Start Exposing Critical Security Flaws
OpenAI is seeking a Head of Preparedness, offering $555,000 plus equity, as CEO Sam Altman warns that top AI models...
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AI boom drains memory chip supply, pushing up prices for consumer devices
Artificial-intelligence computing is siphoning off global supplies of memory chips, setting the stage for higher prices on consumer electronics. TrendForce...
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