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As AI becomes harder to avoid, consumers are growing more wary of the technology — and Silicon Valley is discovering that widespread adoption doesn’t necessarily lead to acceptance.

The launch of the new study features marks Google’s latest effort to make Gemini the AI assistant that students turn to when learning and studying, as it continues to compete with companies like OpenAI.

The idea behind OpenAI’s Trusted Access for Cyber program is to give trusted defenders better models so they can report bugs and vulnerabilities to companies, with the aim of getting flaws patched faster.

The AI buildout shows no signs of slowing. And with hundreds of billions of dollars a year going into data centers and GPUs, compute has become the single biggest cost for anyone building AI products. But for all that spending, there still isn’t a straightforward way to put a price on compute — or for firms to hedge their exposure when the price changes.  Silicon Data … Read more

The U.S. phone provider escaped a large-scale breach of its network after identifying Chinese-backed hackers early on.

TerraPower’s nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.

The round, led by Prysm Capital, will fund the company’s expansion beyond pedal-assist electric bikes and commercial cargo quads to autonomous delivery vehicles.

The investment comes amid Navi plans to go public.

Amazon is making its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant free on all compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S., automatically upgrading users whether or not they subscribe to Prime.

Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.

Companies including Tesla and Base Power are vying for a piece of the rapidly growing market for home batteries. One technology has made it all possible.

The cyberattack at CareCloud resulted in one of the largest reported data breaches in the U.S. healthcare industry this year.

It’s the data, stupid.

Kids these days don’t know how good they have it.

Relativity Networks deals in hollow-core fiber, a rarely deployed technology that allows data to be transmitted 30% faster than conventional fiber.

Cursor, known for its AI Code Editor, is launching a new code-hosting platform to rival developers’ long preferred favorite, GitHub.

Since portfolio companies often pivot and expand into competing markets, investors view occasional conflicts of interest as unavoidable for large VC firms.

If rolled out, the feature would use the social media service’s TikTok Pay offering, which is already available in Southeast Asia for TikTok Shop purchases.

The new safeguards include more detailed monitoring of models during the development process, as well as greater emphasis on alignment and security during the post-training process.

Jane Street has installed Etched’s first shipped AI cluster system, and was so impressed, it led another massive round, the startup says.

Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.

A new feature added to Comcast’s newest routers can detect if there is motion is inside your home without needing traditional motion sensors.

Apple’s leaked camera-equipped AirPods might avoid the privacy pitfalls of other AI wearables by preventing users from recording photos and videos.

The cheapest ad-supported “Select” plan is increasing from $7.99 to $8.99 per month.

Battery materials startup Anthro Energy has broken ground on a Louisville factory to make electrolytes, including those for solid-state batteries.

On Tuesday, Warp introduced Warp Factories, a new infrastructure system designed to make building AI software factories as easy as possible.

ChatGPT for Teens adds age-appropriate safety measures, parental controls, and learning tools designed to steer teens away from harmful content — and from using AI to cheat on their homework.

Perplexity’s India revenue rose about 60% after the Airtel offer ended for new users, even as downloads declined.

A video in a MacOS Tahoe release candidate version shows a user wearing AirPods, looking at a book, and talking to Siri.

The scanning and bloodwork health startup founded by Spotify’s founder will officially launch in New York in about a month.