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Why Some Carmakers Are Moving Away From CarPlay

CarPlay has long offered drivers a convenient way to bring their smartphone's interface onto their vehicle's display, sidestepping often clunky native infotainment systems. However, a growing number of manufacturers are now restricting or eliminating this option entirely. The shift appears motivated by several factors. First, automakers

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Waymo Robotaxi Detected Ghost Gun, Pulled Over and Called Police on Juvenile Passengers

A Waymo robotaxi operating in San Francisco made headlines this week after its safety systems detected a firearm on board and took autonomous action. The vehicle pulled over and alerted authorities when it identified what the company later confirmed was a "violation of our terms of service involving a

Physicists Uncover a Hidden 'Curveball' Effect in Quantum Light

The Optical Magnus Effect Comes to Light In a discovery that has caught the physics community off-guard, researchers have experimentally confirmed the optical Magnus effect—a phenomenon where light behaves in a way that resembles the curved trajectory of a spinning ball in flight. The effect manifests when a tightly

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FTC Slaps GM With Five-Year Ban on Selling Driver Data to Brokers

The Federal Trade Commission has taken unprecedented action against General Motors, imposing a five-year ban on the automaker selling customer data to consumer reporting agencies and third-party data brokers. The FTC found that GM had been collecting extensive information about its customers' driving habits—including how often they sped,

AI's Uncertain Path: Will Artificial Intelligence Reshape Capitalism — and How?

The relationship between artificial intelligence and capitalism is drawing intense scrutiny as AI systems grow more powerful and pervasive. Economists and technologists are grappling with fundamental questions about how AI will alter the economic systems that govern modern life. Labor and the Future of Work AI's impact on

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AI Agents Demand More: The Power Crunch Behind Autonomous AI

The artificial intelligence industry is undergoing a fundamental shift in how AI systems are used, and this change is bringing with it a significant increase in energy consumption. While chatbots respond to single queries and then go dormant, AI agents are designed to operate continuously, making decisions, taking actions, and

China Accelerates AI-Assisted Chip Design to Boost Semiconductor Self-Sufficiency

AI Enters the Chip Design Race China is ramping up efforts to use artificial intelligence in semiconductor design as part of a broader push toward technological self-sufficiency. The initiative comes as the country faces continued restrictions on advanced chips and chip-making equipment from the United States and its allies. AI-assisted