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Meta Acquires AI Coding Startup Conductor

Meta has acquired Conductor, an AI coding startup focused on coordinated software-development agents. Conductor's platform allows software engineers to deploy multiple teams of agents to handle various parts of a project at the same time. The acquisition brings Meta closer to tools that use AI agents to

Big Tech Frames Voter AI Restrictions as Political Opposition

Big Tech representatives are rejecting the idea that a recent wave of voter support for restrictions on artificial intelligence and data centers represents an anti-technology movement. Instead, they are attributing the backlash to opposition to the Trump administration and its policies. The industry’s interpretation comes as US voters

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Schools Seek Alternatives as Google Integrates AI Overviews into Search

Google is connecting AI Overviews with traditional search results, placing its machine-generated summaries more directly into everyday information-seeking. The move has prompted concern among parents and educators who argue that easy answers could reduce students’ capacity to research topics and develop their own understanding. In response, schools are

AI Enters a More Scrutinized Political Era

The political environment for artificial intelligence changed after the midterm elections, according to a New York Times report. Voters' rejection of AI has given way to what the report describes as an era of scrutiny. That shift could make AI policy, infrastructure development, and the social impact of data

Senate Bill Proposes Expanded Healthcare AI Use and Reimbursement

A Senate bill aims to expand the use of artificial intelligence technologies in healthcare and reimburse providers for adopting them. The proposal, reported by The HIPAA Journal, focuses on two linked issues: increasing the practical use of AI in healthcare and creating financial mechanisms for adoption. It does not appear

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Google’s search growth outpaces its AI monetization

Google’s search activity is expanding faster, but Alphabet has yet to translate that momentum into a clear boost from AI-related search products. In its third-quarter earnings report, Alphabet said search queries were growing at their fastest rate in five years. Search revenue nevertheless grew 12% year over

CrowdStrike Introduces an AI 'Kill Switch' for Rogue Agents

CrowdStrike has announced an AI “kill switch” intended to stop rogue AI agents. The control was highlighted by both CSO Online and CNBC, with CrowdStrike’s CEO saying it can halt problematic agents in their tracks. The feature reflects the growing need for mechanisms that can interrupt autonomous software when