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Jeff Bezos's Prometheus Raises $12B to Build AI for Physical World Engineering

Jeff Bezos-backed startup Prometheus has raised $12 billion in a new funding round, the company announced this week. The substantial investment values the physical AI startup at $41 billion as it pursues its ambitious goal of building an "artificial general engineer" for the physical world. The company aims

Senators Merkley and Padilla Launch Initiative to Combat AI Misuse in U.S. Elections

Senators Jeff Merkley and Alex Padilla are spearheading a new federal initiative targeting two critical challenges facing American elections: traditional voter suppression tactics and the emerging threat of artificial intelligence misuse. The effort, announced through Merkley's Senate office, seeks to strengthen protections against AI-generated disinformation designed to mislead

Healthcare Costs Projected to Rise 9% in 2027, Insurers Point to AI Adoption and Drug Prices

Healthcare costs in the United States are on track to increase substantially next year, according to projections from health plans. Industry forecasts indicate that healthcare expenses could jump by approximately 9% in 2027. Health insurers and plan administrators are pointing to two key factors behind this projected spike: the widespread

OpenAI Bans China-Linked Accounts Over Coordinated Data Center Fear Campaign

Overview OpenAI has banned a network of ChatGPT accounts linked to Chinese actors that were engaged in a coordinated effort to amplify backlash against U.S. data center electricity prices. The operation relied on AI-generated cartoons to stoke public fears about energy consumption tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Operation

Medical Associations and Lawmakers Push Back Against AI Systems Denying Patient Care

Healthcare organizations and legislators are increasingly scrutinizing the use of artificial intelligence in medical coverage decisions. The American Medical Association has joined lawmakers in expressing concerns that AI systems deployed by insurers may be inappropriately denying patients access to needed care. The pushback centers on AI tools increasingly used in

Amazon Vans' AC Automatically Shuts Off During Summer Heat Due to Software Update

Amazon delivery drivers are facing potentially dangerous conditions inside their vans due to a recent software update that automatically turns off air conditioning systems. According to reports, the software update activates under specific conditions, shutting off AC after 10 minutes of idling or just 30 seconds in certain circumstances. Drivers

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Amazon Discloses Data Center Water Usage for First Time Amid AI Infrastructure Debate

Amazon has disclosed for the first time that its global data center operations consumed 2.5 billion gallons of water in 2025. The company reported a water usage efficiency rate of 0.12 liters per kilowatt-hour of electricity, representing a 2% decrease from its 2024 total even as it expanded