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The White House and AI company Anthropic met recently to discuss cooperation despite ongoing legal disputes between them. Anthropic released a new AI tool called Claude Mythos that can help find and exploit security flaws in computer code, raising both interest and concern within the U.S. government.
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Anthropic is suing the U.S. Department of Defense after being labeled a "supply chain risk," meaning its technology was considered unsafe for government use.
The Claude Mythos AI tool can find bugs in old software and identify ways to exploit them autonomously.
Only a few dozen companies currently have access to the Mythos tool.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei recently met with high-level White House officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
The White House described the meeting as productive, focusing on potential collaboration and balancing innovation with safety.
Despite previous hostility, including President Trump's public rejection of Anthropic, government agencies continue to use the company’s AI tools.
The legal fight escalated after the Defense Department restricted Anthropic's access due to security concerns, which Anthropic says was retaliation.
The White House acknowledged the importance of Anthropic’s AI technology for national security and expressed willingness to work together.
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This article explains how certain smart home devices can help homeowners save money by reducing energy use. It highlights four types of devices: LED bulbs, smart power strips, smart thermostats, and electric fireplaces, showing how each contributes to energy savings and efficiency.
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LED bulbs use up to 90% less energy and last up to 25 times longer than traditional bulbs.
Lighting accounts for about 15% of a home’s electricity use, and switching to LED bulbs can save around $225 per year.
“Energy vampires” are devices that use power even when turned off; they can cost up to $183 per year in wasted energy.
Smart power strips can automatically stop electricity to devices not in use, cutting down on wasted standby power.
Heating and cooling make up more than half the energy used in U.S. homes; smart thermostats can reduce these costs by 10% to 23%, saving $50 to $200 per year.
Smart thermostats adjust home temperature automatically using technology linked to your phone to save energy when you’re not home.
Traditional fireplaces lose over 90% of heat through the chimney, but electric fireplaces convert almost all electricity into heat efficiently.
Electric fireplaces improve air quality because they do not produce smoke or fumes.
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Netflix’s sci-fi series "3 Body Problem" will have fewer episodes in its next two seasons, with season 2 having six episodes and season 3 possibly only five. The show adapts a popular Chinese science fiction book series and aims to finish the story by the end of season 3.
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"3 Body Problem" season 1 on Netflix has 8 episodes.
Season 2 will have 6 episodes, confirmed by a production photo.
Season 3 is reported to have as few as 5 episodes.
The show is based on the Chinese novel series "Remembrance of Earth's Past" by Liu Cixin.
Season 2 adapts the second book, "The Dark Forest"; season 3 adapts the third book, "Death’s End."
The creators want to tell a complete story with a clear ending in the next seasons.
Season 2 is expected to release on Netflix in 2026.
New cast members for season 2 include Claudia Doumit and Alfie Allen alongside returning actors.
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Some podcasts that use artificial intelligence to generate health information are sharing wrong or misleading facts. Medical experts warn that this misinformation can hurt people who rely on these podcasts for health advice.
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Millions of Americans listen to podcasts for health information.
Some podcasts use AI technology to create their content.
Experts have noticed that certain AI-generated podcasts spread false health information.
Misinformation in health can cause harm by leading people to make bad decisions.
Dr. Céline Gounder, a medical contributor for CBS News, discussed these concerns.
The issue highlights the need for checking the accuracy of health information on podcasts.
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Anthropic’s CEO, Dario Amodei, met with senior officials at the White House to discuss the company’s future and its ongoing issues with the Pentagon. The White House described the meeting as productive and constructive.
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Anthropic is an artificial intelligence (AI) company.
CEO Dario Amodei had a meeting with top officials at the White House.
The meeting took place on a Friday.
It was described as an introductory meeting.
The White House officials called the meeting productive and constructive.
The discussion included opportunities involving Anthropic.
Anthropic currently has ongoing disputes with the Pentagon.
The meeting raised questions about how Anthropic will work with the Trump administration going forward.
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At the 2026 Bafta games awards in London, the role-playing game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and the superhero comedy Dispatch both won three awards, making them the biggest winners of the night. Other games, including Ghost of Yōtei and Death Stranding 2, also received several honors across various categories.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received 12 nominations and won best game, debut game, and best lead performer (Jennifer English).
Dispatch won awards for animation, audio achievement, and best supporting performer (Jeffrey Wright).
Ghost of Yōtei won for music and technical achievement.
Death Stranding 2 had seven nominations and won for artistic achievement.
Atomfall won the British game category, beating games like Two Point Museum and Power Wash Simulator 2.
South of Midnight won new intellectual property, beating strong competition.
Despelote received the game beyond entertainment award for its unique story about Ecuador’s 2002 World Cup qualifying.
Ilkka Paananen, CEO and co-founder of Supercell, received the Bafta Fellowship award.
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The game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the best game award at the Bafta Games Awards, earning three awards including debut game and lead performer for actress Jennifer English. Other games such as Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei also won multiple awards, with Dispatch taking home three and Ghost of Yōtei recognized for its music.
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was made by French studio Sandfall Interactive and won three Bafta awards.
The game features a story where a supernatural being called The Paintress stops people from getting older.
Actress Jennifer English won the lead performer award for her role in Clair Obscur.
Dispatch, a superhero adventure game, won three awards including animation and audio achievement.
Ghost of Yōtei won two awards, including best music for its blend of western and Japanese instruments.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 won the narrative award for its story that changes based on player choices.
Solo developer Tonda Ros won the game design award for his puzzle adventure Blue Prince.
Bafta gave a fellowship award to Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Clash of Clans maker Supercell.
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Grinex, a cryptocurrency exchange linked to Russia and under U.S. sanctions, stopped its operations after hackers stole about $15 million in digital assets. The attack also affected another exchange, TokenSpot, and investigators say the theft was likely an external cyber operation rather than an insider job.
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Grinex is a cryptocurrency exchange registered in Kyrgyzstan and sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury.
Around $15 million was stolen through roughly 70 cryptocurrency addresses linked to Grinex.
TokenSpot, another Kyrgyzstan-based exchange, was also breached in the same attack and temporarily stopped working.
Grinex claims “western special services” were behind the stealing operation aiming to harm Russia’s financial independence.
Researchers have not confirmed who carried out the hack or how they bypassed security.
Both exchanges are connected to Garantex, another sanctioned exchange accused of dealing with cybercriminals.
The stolen funds were moved and converted using Ethereum and TRON blockchains to avoid freezing by the stablecoin issuer.
Authorities have been notified, and a criminal investigation has started.
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Sara DeVolld, a high school senior from Alaska, designs light-up dresses to help fight the effects of long, dark winters and bring joy to her community. She combines fashion, science, and technology by embedding LED lights and mechanical parts into her handmade gowns.
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Sara DeVolld is a fourth-generation Alaskan and a high school senior.
She creates custom gowns with LED lights and motorized moving parts, like wings.
Her dresses can take over 300 hours to make, all by hand.
DeVolld taught herself engineering and programming through online tutorials.
She was recognized as a National STEM Champion and spoke in Washington, D.C.
DeVolld aims to help people suffering from seasonal affective disorder and high suicide rates in Alaska.
Besides designing dresses, she mentors students, teaches ballet, and promotes wellness through a program called Dance for Heart.
She attended a summer program at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City to improve her skills.
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is set to meet with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the company’s new AI model called Mythos. The meeting aims to explore how this advanced AI could impact national security and the economy, while the government evaluates its safety and technical aspects.
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Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, will meet Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei this Friday.
Anthropic recently released a new AI model named Mythos.
The federal government is interested in how Mythos might affect national security and the economy.
The White House is talking with AI labs about their technology and software security.
New technology used by the government must go through a technical evaluation period.
There have been tensions between the Trump administration and Anthropic over AI safety and contracts.
President Donald Trump tried to block federal agencies from using Anthropic’s chatbot Claude due to a Pentagon contract dispute.
Trump stated on social media in February that the administration “will not do business with” Anthropic again.
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The White House chief of staff, Susie Wiles, will meet with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss Anthropic’s new AI model called Mythos. The U.S. government is reviewing this technology because of its potential impact on national security and the economy, while Anthropic has concerns about how its AI is used by the military.
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Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, plans a meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
Anthropic recently announced a new AI model called Mythos, which is highly advanced in cybersecurity.
The U.S. government is evaluating Mythos for possible use and security risks before adopting any new AI technology.
President Trump tried to stop federal agencies from using Anthropic’s chatbot Claude due to contract disputes linked to the Pentagon.
Anthropic opposes use of its AI in fully autonomous weapons and surveillance of Americans.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants Anthropic to allow all Pentagon-approved uses of its tech, leading to legal conflicts.
A court blocked enforcement of Trump’s directive that banned federal use of Anthropic products.
Experts see Mythos as a significant advance in AI’s ability to find and exploit computer security flaws.
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Satellite images show that nearly 40% of US data center projects may be delayed by more than three months. Problems include labor and equipment shortages, power supply challenges, and local community opposition.
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Silicon Valley is investing heavily in large AI data centers that need electricity equal to hundreds of thousands of homes.
Satellite data from SynMax and permit information from IIR Energy show many data centers are behind schedule.
Major companies like Microsoft, Oracle, and OpenAI face delays due to lack of workers and materials.
Building enough power capacity to supply these centers is difficult for utility companies.
Tariffs on Chinese equipment like transformers have increased costs and slowed progress.
Some companies are installing on-site power plants using natural gas turbines and mobile generators.
Public opposition is growing, especially in Virginia, due to concerns about land use, environment, and higher electricity bills.
Some states, like Maine, are considering or have imposed temporary bans on new large data center approvals to address these issues.
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Amazon will stop allowing users to add apps from outside its official app store on new Fire TV Sticks. New Fire Sticks use a new operating system called Vega OS, which only supports apps available in the Amazon Appstore and blocks sideloading for most users.
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Starting with the Fire TV Stick 4K Select released in October 2023, all new Fire Sticks use Vega OS.
Vega OS does not allow users to install apps from unknown sources unless they register as developers.
Only apps that are published in the Amazon Appstore can run on Vega-powered Fire TV Sticks.
Users see notices on product pages stating the device prevents sideloading to increase security.
Older Fire TV devices use Fire OS, an Android-based system that allowed sideloading apps from outside Amazon’s store.
Amazon made this change to improve security and limit apps that may enable piracy or cost Amazon money.
The move comes amid concerns that sideloaded apps on Fire Sticks have facilitated piracy and caused legal pressure on Amazon.
Some users who relied on sideloading may switch to other streaming devices or seek workarounds.
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Ridley Scott’s new movie, The Dog Stars, is a science fiction story about a world after a deadly flu virus. The film shows a pilot named Hig who leaves his safe home to find hope when he hears a mysterious radio message. The first trailer was released at CinemaCon, and the movie will premiere on August 28, 2026.
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The Dog Stars is based on a 2012 novel by Peter Heller.
The story is set after a flu virus killed most people on Earth.
Hig, the main character, is a young pilot played by Jacob Elordi.
Josh Brolin plays Bangley, a military survivalist and Hig’s companion.
Margaret Qualley stars as Cima, a young medic, and Guy Pearce plays Pops, a former Navy SEAL.
Allison Janney and Benedict Wong also have roles in the movie.
The film shows a mix of hopeful and harsh struggles in a post-apocalyptic world.
The Dog Stars will be in theaters starting August 28, 2026.
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WEBTOON is launching a new digital version of the popular horror comic "Something is Killing the Children" by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Eder. The comic, which follows a monster hunter protecting children, has won awards, sold millions of copies, and will also have animation, live-action, and novel adaptations.
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"Something is Killing the Children" first appeared as a comic in 2019 and has over 45 issues.
The story centers on Erica Slaughter, a monster hunter in Idaho who fights creatures harming children.
The series has won three Eisner Awards, which honor excellence in comics.
It has sold more than five million copies worldwide.
The comic is set to be adapted into animation and live-action projects by Blumhouse Productions, a horror studio.
A novel prequel co-written by James Tynion IV and Kiersten White will be released in October 2026.
WEBTOON will release a vertical scroll digital version of the comic starting April 20.
The "Slaughterverse" expands with spin-offs like "House of Slaughter," which explores the secret society behind Erica’s monster hunting.
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Tinder and Zoom are using eye-scanning technology to prove users are real humans and not AI-generated fake accounts. This system relies on scanning the iris of the eye and issuing a unique digital ID to verify identities and reduce scams.
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Tinder and Zoom offer users the option to scan their irises to get a "proof of humanity" badge.
The iris scan is done through the World app or a special scanning device from World, a company co-founded by Sam Altman.
After verification, users receive a World ID, a unique code stored on their phone to prove they are human.
Fake profiles and bots on Tinder have increased due to advances in AI, leading to scams and fraud, especially romance scams.
Tinder already requires some users to submit video selfies for verification; the new system provides another option.
Zoom uses the technology to fight deepfake videos, videos that fake real people’s appearance and voice.
Financial fraud using deepfakes could reach $40 billion in the US by 2027.
World has signed up 40 million users and claims the iris scan method protects privacy by not storing personal information like names or addresses.
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A company co-founded by Sam Altman called World, which uses iris-scanning devices known as "orbs," is expanding its identity verification system called World ID to more common apps like Zoom, Tinder, and DocuSign. The system helps confirm that real humans, not AI or bots, are behind online actions by offering different ways to verify identity.
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World uses iris scans, selfies, and government IDs to verify user identity through its World ID system.
The company is making World ID open-source, so any app can add it as a way to check users' identities.
World ID acts like a more advanced CAPTCHA, designed to prove a user is a human, not a robot or AI.
Companies like Zoom, Tinder, DocuSign, Okta, Shopify, and VanEck are starting to use or test World ID for security.
About 17.9 million people worldwide have signed up for World ID; about 1.1 million are in North America.
World plans to increase the number of orbs in US cities to make iris scanning more accessible.
Critics have raised security and governance concerns about the program.
World also offers tools to reduce bot interference in events like ticket sales and online signatures.
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Liz Kendall, the UK Minister in charge of Artificial Intelligence, said she does not use AI in her work but uses it in her personal life, such as to help with an allergic reaction. The government has launched a £500 million fund to support British AI companies and is exploring AI’s potential in various areas, including driverless cars and job center services.
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Liz Kendall is the UK Science, Innovation and Technology Secretary responsible for AI.
She personally uses AI technology but not in her official job duties.
The government created a £500 million fund to invest in UK AI companies, called the Sovereign AI unit.
AI is used in some government services, for example, rewriting CVs for jobseekers and summarizing consultation responses.
There are concerns about job losses from AI, especially with driverless cars affecting taxi drivers.
Kendall said new jobs will be created as some jobs change or disappear.
A 2023 YouGov poll found 75% of Britons worry AI could threaten humanity.
Kendall believes AI development is safe but acknowledges the need to consider job impacts carefully.
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Steve Bannon supports the AI company Anthropic in its disagreement with the Pentagon. Anthropic wants to restrict its AI technology from being used in fully autonomous lethal weapons, while the Pentagon wants broader rights to use the technology.
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Steve Bannon, a former White House strategist, backs Anthropic’s stance on AI use.
Anthropic is an artificial intelligence company.
Anthropic wants to prevent its AI technology from being used in fully autonomous lethal weapons (weapons that operate without human control).
The Pentagon wants permission to use Anthropic’s AI system, called Claude, for all lawful purposes.
This disagreement has caused a public conflict between Anthropic and the Pentagon.
Fully autonomous lethal weapons refer to weapons that can make targeting and firing decisions on their own, without humans in the loop.
The debate raises concerns about the safety and ethics of using AI in military weapons.
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More than 1,000 workers in Kenya have lost their jobs after Meta ended its contract with Sama, a company hired to do content moderation and AI training. The layoffs highlight difficulties faced by low-paid tech workers in developing countries who often have little job security.
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Sama is a Nairobi-based company that does content moderation and AI training work for Meta.
Meta stopped working with Sama after reports that workers had to view private and sensitive content recorded by Meta’s AI smart glasses.
Over 1,000 Sama workers were given six days’ notice before being laid off.
Many laid-off workers were involved in training AI systems by reviewing online content.
Previous layoffs led to a lawsuit citing mental health problems like PTSD and depression among content moderators.
Meta said workers reviewing AI content have user consent and ended the partnership because Sama did not meet its standards.
Sama said it provides fair wages, benefits, and wellness support for employees.
The layoffs have raised concerns about the risks low-paid workers in the global south face when working for large tech companies.
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