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Researchers Race to Study Impact of UK Social Media Ban on Under-16s

The UK government's recent announcement of a total ban on social media for everyone under 16 has created a unique research opportunity that scientists are scrambling to capitalize on. Researchers have long struggled to measure the effects of social media on children, but this policy change represents what

US State Attorneys General Launch Investigation Into ChatGPT Amid Escalating Legal Scrutiny of OpenAI

State AGs Expand Oversight of AI Industry Multiple U.S. state attorneys general have launched an investigation into ChatGPT, marking another escalation in regulatory scrutiny of artificial intelligence companies. The probe adds to the growing legal pressure already facing OpenAI, the creator of the widely-used chatbot. Growing Regulatory Attention The

U.S. Defense Department Reports 1.5 Million Daily AI Users Across Workforce

The U.S. Department of Defense has reached a significant milestone in its artificial intelligence deployment, with 1.5 million workers now using generative AI tools on a daily basis, according to a Pentagon official. This widespread adoption indicates that AI technologies have become integrated into routine operations across the

North Atlantic Cold Blob Linked to Ocean Current Changes

A cold blob of water in the North Atlantic has drawn attention from researchers studying ocean circulation patterns. This area of anomalously cool sea surface temperatures in the subpolar North Atlantic may signal a decline in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), according to scientific findings. The AMOC is a

Commerce Department Scrutiny of Anthropic Raises Questions for Defense AI Contracts

Commerce Crackdown on Anthropic Draws Pentagon Concerns The U.S. Department of Commerce has escalated its regulatory scrutiny of Anthropic, one of the leading AI safety companies, raising questions among defense analysts about potential ripple effects on military AI initiatives. What the Scrutiny Entails While specific details of the Commerce

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SpaceX Goes Public: What the IPO Means for the Space Industry

SpaceX's Public Debut After years of remaining private, SpaceX has officially gone public, marking a significant milestone for the company founded by Elon Musk in 2002. TechCrunch's comprehensive coverage of the IPO provides insights into what this means for investors and the broader space industry. Who

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Anthropic Restricts Access to Latest AI Models for Foreign Nationals

Anthropic has abruptly shut down access to its latest and most powerful AI models following a request from the Trump administration. The company took its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models offline over the weekend after the White House demanded it block access for all foreign nationals, including employees working