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The California-based system architect would 'help define and build products for AI in orbit.'

By Michael Kan
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Save $439 on lifetime prompt workspace access, that's an outstanding 81% off the sticker price (but for a limited time only).

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It’s the first time the developer conference has been held this late in the year in over 10 years.

By James Peckham
The Microsoft Build 2026 logo with details about the event

Peter Thiel-backed Akash Systems says lab-grown diamonds can slash energy consumption in AI data centers by acting as a 'new layer in the data center cooling stack.'

By Emily Forlini
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After a public roasting in Anthropic's Super Bowl ad and across social media, OpenAI introduces a new model that cuts down on the 'moralizing preambles.'

By Emily Forlini
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Score a lifetime subscription to professional AI audio tools for a one-time payment of $150 with this Enterprise Plan deal.

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Nvidia will work with BT Group, Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, Nokia, SK Telecom, Softbank, and T-Mobile, among others, to transform global telecom networks into 'AI infrastructure everywhere.'

By Jon Martindale
OpenRAN 6G logo at Digital X 2025.

A deeply humbling investigation.

By Ruben Circelli
I Used AI to Make a Skincare Routine, and the Results Are Great

'Digital twins' promised creators a source of passive income but exposed how little control adult workers have over their likenesses, their earnings, and their futures.

By Jessica Klein
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The Copyright Office has said copyright applies only to works created by humans.

By Jibin Joseph
The US Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC

Gary Sheng's Warcraft III-inspired tool brings playfulness to vibe coding. It's part of a bigger open-source movement shaping AI development.

By Emily Forlini
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After people just used workarounds like typing out 'm1cr0sl0p,' admins seemingly dropped the ban. But that only accelerated the posting.

By Jon Martindale
Copilot Microslop comments on the Discord.

The AgiBot X2 can do hip-hop moves, Tai Chi, and even a full split. I saw it at MWC 2026 and was captivated.

By Angela Moscaritolo
AgiBot X2

Anthropic’s tool has gained popularity following its battle with the Pentagon over the government's updated use of its AI models.

By James Peckham
Various AI apps on the Apple App Store

If you buy a new Android smartphone over the next year, the Qualcomm X105 5G may be the modem that keeps it connected.

By James Peckham
The Qualcomm X105 modem

A lifetime license is now just $19.97. That's an 87% discount, but this sale price expires soon!

VoiceType AI Voice-to-Text

Honor brought the weird to Mobile World Congress with the Robot Phone, a concept device with a moving camera module, alongside a humanoid robot and a folding phone. We got a look.

By Eric Zeman
Honor's Humanoid Robot

The co-author of the pivotal 'Section 230' does not believe chatbots qualify for all of its protections, which could be bad news for ChatGPT, Grok, and other generative AI tools.

By Rob Pegoraro
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One Mainland China-based user wanted ChatGPT to edit plans for 'cyber special operations' meant to harass and intimidate critics of the Communist Party of China.

By Will McCurdy
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The White House is essentially blacklisting Anthropic. But others, including OpenAI's former chief scientist, are applauding the company for standing up to the Defense Department.

By Michael Kan
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