The article explains that the excitement around AI has gone through three stages: doubt, hype, and now a more cautious view. Companies using AI are finding it can be very helpful but also very costly, and the expected savings or benefits are not always showing up as predicted.
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AI investments first faced skepticism, then strong enthusiasm, and now careful evaluation.
Some companies, like Uber and Amazon, are limiting AI use because it became too expensive or was used inefficiently.
GitHub switched its AI coding assistant to a pay-per-use model, surprising many users with the real cost.
A survey of large companies showed that AI has not yet delivered the expected financial savings.
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, admitted that the connection between AI spending and revenue is a valid concern.
Early AI adopters are feeling the cost challenges, while many companies have just started using AI.
The stock market showed a sharp drop partly due to worries about how fast AI demand will grow.
Experts say AI works best when used carefully for specific tasks, not applied everywhere at once.
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The New York State Senate and Assembly approved three new laws related to data centers, costs of surveillance services, and digital stalking. Other proposed laws about the environment, housing, and entertainment were not approved and will not move forward. The bills will now go to Governor Kathy Hochul for her approval.
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New York lawmakers passed three bills focused on data centers, surveillance pricing, and digital stalking.
The bills apply new rules and protections in these areas.
Several other proposed laws on environmental protection, housing, and entertainment were abandoned.
The approved bills will be sent to Governor Kathy Hochul to sign into law.
The move affects how data centers operate and how consumers are protected against certain digital harms.
The legislature prioritized regulating technology-related issues over other policy areas this session.
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In 2025, players of the online game EVE Online lost about £400,000 worth of virtual assets during a large in-game war. The game lets players build, trade, and fight in a deep, strategic space setting where digital items can be permanently destroyed, affecting players financially.
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EVE Online is a space-themed online game launched in 2003 where players explore, trade, and form alliances.
Players create and trade virtual ships, weapons, and space stations, often investing real money into the game.
Some players spend thousands of hours and several thousand pounds on their in-game assets.
A Titan-class ship in the game is valued at about £741.
The 2025 conflict destroyed in-game assets worth hundreds of thousands of pounds for players.
The game’s economy is complex enough to require an economist from Iceland’s Central Bank to manage it.
Players cannot convert their in-game wealth back into real money.
The 2025 war was the result of years of rising tensions and conflicts between player factions.
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A new art exhibit in San Jose highlights the important work women have done in creating the technologies we use today. The exhibition aims to show a more complete history by including women's contributions, which have often been ignored or forgotten.
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Women have been key in developing many modern technologies.
Their roles have sometimes been overlooked or minimized in history.
The art exhibit presents stories and achievements of women in technology.
The exhibition is located in San Jose.
The report was made by special correspondent Mike Cerre for a series called CANVAS.
The exhibit is part of efforts to give a fuller, more accurate view of technological history.
It focuses on arts and culture around technology.
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The U.S. Energy Department announced that a small nuclear reactor developed by Antares Nuclear Inc. has reached "criticality," meaning it can now sustain a nuclear chain reaction needed to produce energy. This is a key step toward the reactor producing electricity in the next few years, and it is the first advanced reactor to reach this milestone under a government pilot program started last year.
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Antares Nuclear Inc. developed a small nuclear reactor called a microreactor.
The reactor reached "criticality," which means it can keep a nuclear reaction going by itself.
This milestone is essential for the reactor to start producing electricity.
The development took place at Idaho National Lab.
The program began last year under President Trump to boost nuclear energy in the U.S.
Antares is the first private company to reach this milestone in the pilot program.
The project involved the Energy Department, other contractors, and support from the U.S. Army.
The goal is to speed up advanced nuclear power development in the country.
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A security researcher found that the Sound Blaster Katana V2X speaker can be hacked over Bluetooth without pairing or proof of identity. By sending special commands, an attacker could replace the speaker’s software and then use it to control a connected computer remotely.
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The speaker connects to PCs, Macs, and Linux devices via USB or Bluetooth.
It uses a proprietary protocol called CTP to communicate between devices.
Bluetooth connections to the speaker do not require authentication or pairing.
One command allows firmware updates without any security checks like code signing.
The speaker runs FreeRTOS, an open-source operating system.
The researcher modified the speaker’s USB profile to make it act like a keyboard.
This allowed the speaker to send keystrokes to the connected PC remotely.
Bluetooth is always active on the speaker, even in sleep mode, increasing risk.
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A small modular nuclear reactor developed by Antares reached a key milestone called criticality in its first test at the Idaho National Laboratory. This means the reactor's nuclear reactions became self-sustaining, though it has not started producing electricity yet.
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President Trump issued an order to speed up nuclear power development, aiming for three new reactor designs to reach criticality in about a year.
Antares’ reactor is the first new design to reach criticality under this effort.
The reactor uses TRISO fuel pellets, which have a uranium core surrounded by protective carbon layers and a ceramic shell to improve safety.
TRISO fuel design helps prevent meltdowns and stops dangerous radioactive material from escaping.
Antares surrounds the fuel with graphite to slow down stray neutrons that could create unstable isotopes.
The reactor uses liquid sodium to take heat away, transferring it to pressurized nitrogen, which will drive a turbine to generate power later.
The current test reactor (Mark 0) is not connected to power generation but is used to collect safety data and validate designs.
Antares collaborates with the Department of Defense’s Project Pele and has NASA support for its work.
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Anthropic, a company that makes AI tools, has asked other leading AI labs to work together to pause the development of advanced AI systems. They warn that these fast-improving AI systems could become hard for humans to control and call for a global, coordinated effort to slow down and study AI safely.
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Anthropic proposes a coordinated pause on developing advanced AI to prevent loss of human control.
The company’s Claude chatbot is part of a fast-growing group of AI tools that can perform tasks quickly.
Anthropic plans to work with others to explore how to safely slow or pause AI progress.
OpenAI disagrees and says governments, not companies alone, should set AI rules and safety measures.
AI could soon advance to “recursive self-improvement,” where AI designs even better AI by itself.
Researchers warn about AI tools that might improve hacking and spread across networks.
Anthropic wants the pause to help research how to align AI with human values and ensure safety.
A recent U.S. government order asks AI labs to voluntarily share their most powerful AI models for cybersecurity review before public release.
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President Donald Trump plans to meet with leaders of major artificial intelligence (AI) companies to discuss the US government investing in their businesses. The goal is to create a partnership between these companies and the American public, with talks expected at the White House soon.
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President Trump will meet executives from leading AI companies next week at the White House.
The government wants to take a financial stake in AI companies to benefit the public.
Major US AI companies include Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently met with Senator Bernie Sanders, who suggested a government fund owning 50% of AI firms.
Trump has been considering government investment in AI for about a year and finds Sanders' ideas somewhat similar to his own.
Anthropic, an AI company, met with White House officials recently despite an ongoing lawsuit with the Department of Defense.
Anthropic supports President Trump’s Executive Order on AI and works closely with the government on national security.
There is a focus on controlling AI development to ensure human involvement and safety.
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A huge data center project in Utah planned by investor Kevin O’Leary has been cut in half following strong local protests. Residents worried about water use and environmental impacts, leading to demands for better communication and smaller development.
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The project was originally planned to cover 40,000 acres, nearly three times the size of Manhattan.
Local residents opposed the project mainly due to concerns about large water use affecting the Great Salt Lake.
Many locals paid a fee to officially comment and block water transfer for the project.
The project size was reduced to about 20,000 acres, with half kept undeveloped.
Utah Senate President Stuart Adams asked for a 75% reduction in the project size.
Kevin O’Leary, the project backer, apologized for poor initial communication and now plans to be the project spokesperson.
Further approvals and environmental reviews are still needed before construction can start.
Officials see the smaller project as a model for responsible data center development with transparency and community input.
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Spider-Noir is a new Prime Video superhero series set in 1930s New York during the Great Depression. It features Ben Reilly, a private investigator with a secret identity as The Spider, who faces criminals with superpowers while dealing with personal loss.
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Spider-Noir is based on Marvel’s noir comic line that reimagines characters in an alternate 1930s setting.
Nicolas Cage voices the main character, Ben Reilly, who is a private investigator and retired superhero.
The story shows Ben struggling with the loss of his fiancée and a tough crime boss controlling New York.
Ben’s secretary Janet and reporter friend Robbie help him in his investigations.
Supervillains with dangerous powers, like Sandman and Megawatt, are key antagonists.
The series blends fast storytelling, strong characters, and stylish 1930s design.
Spider-Noir draws on classic film noir style and pays tribute to older storytelling eras.
The show continues the Spider-Noir character introduced in recent Spider-Verse animated films.
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Labour’s Liz Kendall says the party will ensure artificial intelligence (AI) benefits workers and helps those who lose jobs because of it. She highlighted government plans to support young people with AI training and skills programs, especially in disadvantaged areas.
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Liz Kendall stated Labour will try to make AI help workers, not leave them behind.
The government has a £187m AI training scheme called TechFirst, aiming to reach 1 million children.
40% of children targeted by TechFirst will be from disadvantaged schools.
Two new summer skills camps will start in northeast and northwest England to help young people not in education or work.
These camps aim to lead many participants to apprenticeships and are supported by businesses.
The north-east scheme is part of a plan to create an AI growth zone and funded by Labour’s Youth Guarantee.
Labour wants to create opportunities for people in less advantaged areas to benefit from AI.
The Commons committee raised concerns about a contract with US tech firm Palantir for NHS digitization; the health secretary will decide on its future.
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Anthropic, an artificial intelligence company, is calling for a worldwide pause on developing AI technology. The company wants more caution because it is worried about the possible dangers of rapid AI growth, but some experts are not sure why Anthropic is making this request.
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Anthropic is a company that works on artificial intelligence (AI).
The company wants to stop or slow down AI development around the world for now.
They are concerned about risks that fast AI progress could cause.
Some experts have doubts about Anthropic's reasons for asking for a pause.
The news report included comments from a Wall Street Journal reporter, Vicky Ge Huang.
The request for a pause is part of a wider conversation about AI safety and regulation.
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NASA asked astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) to take shelter after a new air leak was found. The astronauts moved into a SpaceX capsule while Russian crew members tried to repair the leak.
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A new air leak was detected on the International Space Station.
The leak is on the Russian section of the station.
NASA ordered the astronauts to take shelter as a safety measure.
Five astronauts moved into a docked SpaceX capsule for protection.
Russian cosmonauts worked to fix the leak.
NASA described the action as a precaution to keep crews safe.
The incident happened recently, on a Friday according to the report.
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The Fitbit Air is a simple wearable health tracker without a screen or buttons, focusing mainly on tracking health data like steps, heart rate, blood oxygen, and skin temperature. It works with Google’s new health app that uses AI, but all detailed information must be checked on the app since the device itself shows almost no information.
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The Fitbit Air costs around $100 and does not have a display or buttons.
It shows battery status with a small LED light and uses vibrations only for alarms.
The device can track steps, heart rate, blood oxygen, and skin temperature, but it does not have an ECG feature.
Fitbit Air is designed to be light and comfortable, allowing users to wear it all day and night.
The battery lasts about one week on a single charge.
Users must use the Google Health app to see detailed health information and live workout data.
The Fitbit Air fits into different bands, including a $35 silicone active band and a $50 elevated band, with hopes for more affordable options in the future.
It lacks on-device notifications or any way to see live stats without the app.
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Anthropic, an AI company, suggested a temporary worldwide pause on AI development to discuss the risks of advanced AI. The company highlighted progress in its AI model Claude, which is getting better at improving itself, and plans to bring together policymakers and researchers to talk about AI safety.
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Anthropic proposed a global temporary pause on AI development to evaluate risks.
Their AI model Claude is showing progress towards “recursive self-improvement,” meaning it can improve its own design.
Recursive self-improvement is a key concern because it might lead to AI becoming much more powerful and hard to control.
Anthropic wants to organize discussions with policymakers, researchers, and other companies about AI risks.
The company also works with the US National Security Agency (NSA) to use its AI for cybersecurity operations.
Claude now helps create more than 80% of the company's code, speeding up software development.
Experts say Anthropic’s call for caution is consistent with their past efforts but does not show sudden major changes in AI technology.
Anthropic’s work with the NSA includes helping with possible offensive cyber activities, which raises questions about its narrow definition of AI safety.
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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were briefly moved to a safer area because of a leak caused by cracks in the station's transfer tunnel. These cracks have been creating leaks since 2019, highlighting ongoing issues with the older space station.
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The International Space Station has cracks in its transfer tunnel.
These cracks have caused leaks starting from 2019.
Due to a leak, astronauts had to move temporarily to a safer part of the ISS.
The ISS is an aging spacecraft, which can cause maintenance challenges.
The move to the ‘safe haven’ was a precautionary safety step for the astronauts.
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Meta, Facebook's parent company, is sending out a second round of payments from a $725 million privacy settlement. These payments come from unclaimed money from the first payouts, which were made to users affected by Facebook's 2018 privacy scandal involving data shared without permission.
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The $725 million settlement resolved lawsuits about Facebook sharing user data improperly.
Users affected by the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal were eligible for payments.
The first payment round occurred in September 2025, averaging about $29.43 per user.
The second payment uses funds from people who did not cash their first checks.
Notifications for the second payment are sent by email with a specific subject line.
The second payments will start on June 9 and continue for about four weeks.
The exact amount of the second payment is not disclosed but is expected to be smaller than the first.
Users can contact the settlement administrator by email if unsure about their payment status.
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Audi revealed the Nuvolari, a mid-engined plug-in hybrid V8 sports car concept that will replace the R8. The Nuvolari features a powerful hybrid system combining a V8 engine and electric motors, futuristic carbon fiber bodywork, and advanced technology inspired by Audi’s Formula 1 team.
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Audi unveiled the Nuvolari concept near the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Nuvolari will replace the Audi R8 supercar.
It uses a mid-engine platform shared with Lamborghini’s smaller sports cars.
The car has a hybrid powertrain with a 788 hp V8 engine and three electric motors totaling 987 hp.
It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 2.6 seconds and can reach over 217 mph.
The body is made from carbon fiber, a first for an Audi production car.
The car offers active aerodynamics with adjustable rear wing settings based on Formula 1 feedback.
Audi plans to produce 499 units of the Nuvolari starting in early next year.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad in Florida, delaying its flights and raising questions about its launch schedule. Meanwhile, Canada is investing heavily in building its own spaceport in Nova Scotia to support national rocket launches, and China is testing new rockets designed to be reused.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad last week, damaging the facility.
Blue Origin hopes to resume launches at the damaged site by the end of the year, but this timeline is uncertain.
NASA appears to be encouraging Blue Origin to use SpaceX’s rockets to launch its lunar lander.
Canada has committed about $275 million US dollars to develop a new spaceport in Nova Scotia for national defense and civilian space launches.
The Canadian spaceport project includes building roads, utilities, and launch vehicle integration facilities.
Canada has little experience launching rockets and is relying on government funding to start its space program.
China flew a new Long March 12B rocket, which is planned to be partly reusable with booster recovery systems like grid fins and landing legs.
Other Chinese companies are also developing reusable rockets, though some early launches have failed.
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