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Artificial Intelligence

TechCrunch

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed safety evaluators. Will they really be independent?

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversig…

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TechCrunch

After accusations of selling ‘perv glasses,’ Meta prepares to sell a pair without a camera

Can Meta dodge the "pervert glasses" accusations with a new camera-free product?

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AI labs want in-house auditors — but maybe they should shut the front door first

There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.

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Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices

Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to control connected devices, review c…

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TechCrunch

Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface

Anthropic is initially releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers.

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Technology & Gadgets

The Verge

Snap is launching a new Specs AI tool, and it’s coming to iOS and Mac

Snap is introducing "Specs Intelligence," a new AI assistant that can connect other digital accounts to help you with things like work tasks and keeping track o…

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The Verge

I wore Snap’s $2,200 smart glasses

My favorite part of wearing the Specs, Snap's new augmented reality glasses, was playing dominoes. Sitting across the table from a Snap employee wearing the sam…

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The Verge

The 2.5-hour AI-generated Odyssey movie is 2.5 hours too long

Christopher Nolan's engrossing take on The Odyssey dominated at the box office and spurred a newfound interest in classic literature among filmgoers. But a new…

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The Verge

The AI data center e-waste problem is huge — and getting bigger

E-waste from the AI boom has been vastly underestimated, a new report warns. By 2050, it could become enough trash to fill 23 million shipping containers - roug…

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The Verge

Resident Evil is a comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second

When Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil hit theaters in 2002, video game movies were largely seen as a niche. Films like Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider had prove…

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New York Local

News 12 / Gothamist

Judge allows landlords to seek City Hall messages as NYC rent freeze nears Oct. 1.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference. A court fight remains unresolved just two weeks before the historic freeze takes effect for new…

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News 12 / Gothamist

Teachers unions urge NY Gov. Hochul to reconsider joining 'school choice' program

UFT President Michael Mulgrew urged Gov. Hochul to not opt into a private school voucher program. Gov. Kathy Hochul has said she plans to join a federal “scho…

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News 12 / Gothamist

NYPD lawyer says department needs to fix civil ticket process after Gothamist report

NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters Michael Gerber at a City Council oversight hearing Wednesday. NYPD oversight groups like the Department of Investigati…

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News 12 / Gothamist

NYPD officer accused of Bronx burglary watched own investigation, prosecutors say

NYPD New York Police Department markings are seen on a police car. The man ran seven unauthorized searches of department systems from his NYPD phone while off d…

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News 12 / Gothamist

NYC deploys robotoilets. The public bathrooms have a strict 10-minute time limit.

The toilets of tomorrow have begun arriving in the Big Apple. [ more › ]

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World News

BBC World

US interest rates raised for first time in three years

Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

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BBC World

Snapchat 'willing to implement' daily time limits for teens, boss tells BBC

Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

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BBC World

Photos show widespread damage at US sites from Iranian attacks

A wrecked air force plane and destroyed buildings are among the images obtained by the BBC's partner CBS News.

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BBC World

EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'

Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.

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BBC World

US House votes to hold billionaire Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

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