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California Moves to Regulate AI Mental Health Tools as Consumer Use Surges

Artificial intelligence-powered mental health tools are proliferating rapidly, with apps and chatbots offering therapy-like support around the clock. As these AI "therapists" gain popularity, California lawmakers are stepping in with proposed regulations aimed at protecting consumers. The legislative effort focuses on several key concerns. First, data privacy remains

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FCC Eliminates Broadcast Ownership Cap, Marking Major Shift in Media Consolidation Rules

The Federal Communications Commission has officially ended the era of set broadcast ownership limits, voting Thursday to eliminate the national ownership cap rule that has constrained media consolidation for decades. FCC Chair Brendan Carr and Commissioner Olivia Trusty, the agency's two Republicans, voted in favor of ending the

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OpenAI Opens Unlimited ChatGPT Access to Free Users with New 'Think' Button

OpenAI has quietly made a significant shift in its ChatGPT access model. Starting now, free users no longer face restrictions on the number of text-based conversations they can have with the AI assistant. Previously, unlimited chat access was a key differentiator for paid tiers, making this change a notable expansion

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Hacker Pleads Guilty to Snowflake Customer Data Theft Scheme

Connor Moucka has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a major data breach affecting more than 165 customers of cloud data company Snowflake. The hack involved stealing sensitive customer data and demanding ransom payments, with Moucka and his accomplices collecting over $2.5 million through the scheme. The case

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Google DeepMind Open-Sources WeatherNext: A 15-Day Hurricane Forecasting AI

Google DeepMind has released WeatherNext, an open-source AI model designed to improve hurricane forecasting by predicting both storm track and intensity up to 15 days ahead. Unlike traditional forecasting systems that require high-resolution data, WeatherNext can operate effectively with lower-resolution inputs, potentially making advanced predictions more accessible in regions with

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California Teamsters Sue State Over Self-Driving Truck Regulations, Citing Job Loss Concerns

The California Teamsters union is taking legal action against the state over newly enacted self-driving truck regulations. The union argues that the policy framework allowing autonomous trucks on California roads poses a significant threat to trucking jobs, estimating that up to 400,000 positions could be affected as the technology

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Tesla and SpaceX Announce $16.8 Billion Terafab Chip Factory Near Houston

Tesla and SpaceX have formally announced their joint venture to construct a major chip fabrication facility, dubbed "Terafab," near Houston, Texas. The companies plan to invest $16.8 billion in the initial phase of the project, marking one of the largest semiconductor manufacturing investments in recent years. The