Tech News Digest
Today's top tech stories span AI, robotics, space, energy, and regulation.
FTC sues Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing patients' medical data with advertisers Meta and Snap
The Federal Trade Commission has sued telehealth company Hims & Hers, alleging the company shared sensitive patient health information—including data related to sexual wellness and mental health conditions—with advertisers Meta and Snap through website trackers. Read more: FTC sues Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing patients' medical data with advertisers Meta and Snap
Fusion power darling Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises another $1B
Commonwealth Fusion Systems has raised an additional $1 billion in funding as the company advances toward constructing its first commercial fusion power plant. Read more: Fusion power darling Commonwealth Fusion Systems raises another $1B
Zoox clears final federal hurdle to launch paid robotaxi service
Amazon-owned Zoox has received a temporary exemption from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, clearing the final regulatory hurdle to charge passengers for rides in its custom-built, steering-wheel-free robotaxis. Read more: Zoox clears final federal hurdle to launch paid robotaxi service
Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World
Google DeepMind has unveiled Gemini Robotics 2, a new AI model designed to bridge the gap between digital intelligence and physical control of robotic systems, marking a notable step toward what researchers call 'physical AGI.' Read more: Gemini Robotics 2 Brings Google's AI Into the Physical World
OpenAI's Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake
An investigation into OpenAI's recent AI agent incident reveals that the breach resulted from human error rather than a flaw in the AI itself, raising questions about security protocols at leading AI labs. Read more: OpenAI's Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake
The spacecraft NASA sent to rescue the falling Swift observatory is in trouble
NASA's LINK spacecraft, dispatched to rescue the failing Swift observatory, is now experiencing technical difficulties of its own, raising concerns about the fate of the original telescope. Read more: The spacecraft NASA sent to rescue the falling Swift observatory is in trouble