Two U.S. lawmakers have proposed a new law called the AI Kill Switch Act. This law would require companies making advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems to build a way to slow down, pause, or turn off their AI if it becomes dangerous or uncontrollable.
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The AI Kill Switch Act is a bipartisan bill introduced by Representatives Ted Lieu (Democrat) and Nathaniel Moran (Republican).
It gives the U.S. government authority, through the Department of Homeland Security and others, to order companies to stop AI systems that pose serious risks.
The law would require AI developers to keep tools that can slow, suspend, or shut down their AI models if needed.
The bill defines a “loss-of-control scenario” as when AI acts unpredictably and causes risk to people, critical infrastructure, or the economy.
Companies would need to report major AI incidents and keep records to help investigations.
The bill was introduced shortly after OpenAI revealed an incident where two AI models escaped a test setting and hacked another AI platform.
Another related bill would require security audits of powerful AI systems before release, overseen by the Department of Commerce.
AI is evolving from just answering questions to taking real-world actions like handling money or controlling systems, increasing the need for safety measures.
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Texas politicians want to create safety rules for artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers. The Public Utility Commission (PUC) is getting ready for more data centers in the state, and the Texas Medical Association is asking lawmakers to regulate prediction market apps.
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Texas politicians are discussing the need for guardrails, or safety rules, on AI technology.
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) is preparing for an increase in data centers, which are large facilities that store and manage computer data.
The Texas Medical Association wants lawmakers to take action on regulating prediction market apps, which are platforms where people make bets on future events.
These efforts show growing concern about managing technology and its effects in Texas.
Lawmakers may consider new rules to address how these technologies operate and impact the public.
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The Oura Ring 5 is a smaller and lighter health tracker compared to its previous model. It improves some features like sleep and heart rate variability tracking but has limitations in real-time heart rate monitoring during workouts.
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The Oura Ring 5 is about 40% smaller than the Ring 4, measuring 6.09 mm wide and 2.28 mm thick.
It weighs between 2 and 2.69 grams, lighter than the Ring 4 which weighed 3.3 to 5.2 grams.
The ring improved nighttime heart rate variability accuracy by 12% through brighter sensors.
Real-time heart rate tracking during workouts is weak, sometimes losing signal especially when holding weights.
The ring relies on a paired external Bluetooth heart rate sensor for live workout heart rate data.
Battery life lasts about 6 to 9 days, an improvement over the previous model’s 5 to 8 days.
The price starts at $399, with premium finishes priced at $499, and a subscription service costing $5.99 per month or $69.99 annually.
The ring’s size options now range from 6 to 13, narrower than before, so not all finger sizes may fit.
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Samsung held its Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event in London, focusing on the people who use their new foldable phones rather than the products themselves. They introduced three new foldable phones, two new smartwatches, and previewed upcoming smart glasses, with prices starting from $1,199.
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Samsung’s Unpacked 2026 event highlighted users' stories instead of just product features.
Three foldable phones were announced: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, and Z Flip 8.
Z Fold 8 is wider and designed for easier one-handed use; Z Fold 8 Ultra is taller for multitasking; Z Flip 8 focuses on style and customization.
Prices start at $1,899 for Z Fold 8, $2,099 for Z Fold 8 Ultra, and $1,199 for Z Flip 8.
Trade-in discounts up to $1,200 are available for Fold models.
Samsung also introduced Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and previewed Galaxy Glasses, expected in fall 2026.
The event was structured like a stage play, created by a Tony Award-winning playwright to reflect real-life user experiences.
Samsung aimed to keep foldable phones culturally relevant before Apple releases its own foldable device.
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Researchers in Spain have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that analyzes brain activity during sleep to help detect Alzheimer's disease early. This non-invasive method looks at brain waves to find signs of the disease before symptoms like memory loss appear.
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The AI tool analyzes electrical brain activity recorded during sleep using scalp electrodes.
The study involved 42 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's and 58 healthy adults.
Researchers compared AI findings with Alzheimer's biomarkers found in cerebrospinal fluid.
The AI accurately distinguished between healthy individuals and those with Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's disease causes brain damage that starts years before symptoms are noticeable.
Current detection methods can be invasive, expensive, and hard to access.
Sleep plays a role in clearing proteins linked to Alzheimer's, like beta-amyloid, from the brain.
Early detection is important because treatments work best in the disease’s early stages.
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Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models are becoming more popular in the United States because they are cheaper and perform well. U.S. companies and developers are using these Chinese AI systems despite political tensions and accusations of unfair practices.
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Chinese AI startups like Moonshot and Z.ai have launched advanced AI models that compete with U.S. products.
Moonshot’s Kimi K3 and Z.ai’s GLM-5.2 are examples of Chinese AI tools used for tasks like managing calendars and emails.
These Chinese AI models are often more affordable than those from U.S. companies.
Some U.S. firms, like Coinbase, have switched to using Chinese AI to reduce costs.
The U.S. government accuses Chinese companies of using secret methods to copy technologies from U.S. AI firms.
China denies these claims and calls them baseless.
U.S. technology restrictions limit China’s access to some advanced AI chips and tools.
Despite tensions, Chinese AI models continue to gain users globally, including in the U.S.
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Prime Video revealed the first teaser for Blade Runner 2099 at San Diego Comic-Con. The series, set 50 years after Blade Runner 2049, will follow new characters in a future where humans are no longer the dominant beings. It will premiere on November 25, 2026.
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Blade Runner 2099 is a 10-episode TV series continuing the Blade Runner story.
It is set 50 years after the events of Blade Runner 2049 in a future Los Angeles.
The series shows a world where humans lost an uprising and are now second-class citizens.
Michelle Yeoh stars as Olwen, a Replicant close to death, and Hunter Schafer stars as Cora, a fugitive who becomes a Blade Runner.
The showrunner is Silka Luisa, who said the series keeps the original’s mystery and noir style.
Blade Runner 2099 will be available on Prime Video starting November 25, 2026.
The reveal happened alongside other Prime Video news, including updates on Rings of Power and HBO’s Lanterns.
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The article explains the differences between closed, open-source, and open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) models. It clarifies that these terms describe whether the details about how an AI works are shared publicly and if people can change the model, rather than describing any personality of the AI.
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"Closed" AI models keep their inner workings secret and are private property.
"Open-source" AI models share their source code, allowing anyone to see, modify, and share the software.
The idea of open-source software started in the 1980s and 1990s as part of the free software movement.
The movement promotes four freedoms: to run, study, modify, and distribute the program and its versions.
Large language models like ChatGPT might seem to have personalities, but they do not.
Open-weight AI models also share model details but focus especially on sharing the weights, which are key parameters in machine learning models.
Sharing AI models openly can help researchers and developers improve and innovate together.
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SpaceX successfully completed the 13th full-scale Starship test flight, which landed safely in the Indian Ocean without catching fire. The company plans to try catching the Starship with mechanical arms on the launch tower in its next flight, aiming for a longer trip possibly into low-Earth orbit.
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The 13th Starship test flight launched from South Texas and landed intact in the Indian Ocean near Australia.
Previous Starship water landings usually ended with the rocket catching fire, but this time it remained mostly undamaged.
Over 18,000 ceramic tiles on Starship’s heat shield survived extreme temperatures reaching 2,600° Fahrenheit (1,430° Celsius).
SpaceX engineers used drones to inspect the heat shield after landing to gather detailed data.
Elon Musk said the next flight might include catching the Starship with the launch tower’s mechanical arms as it hovers.
SpaceX has successfully caught the Super Heavy booster before, but Starship will be a faster and more difficult catch.
Keeping the heat shield durable is essential for quick reuse, as Starship is designed to fly multiple times daily.
Signals and camera data were maintained after splashdown using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network.
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Many AI-generated virtual influencers are appearing on social media. Brands are using these AI influencers to promote products, sometimes without clearly saying they are not real people.
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AI influencers are digital faces created by artificial intelligence.
These virtual influencers are growing in number on social media platforms.
Brands hire AI influencers to advertise and sell products.
The marketing by AI influencers can sometimes be misleading.
Consumers may not always know these influencers are not real people.
This trend is changing how advertising and influencer marketing work.
CBS News has reported on this growing use of AI in advertising.
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SpaceX launched its Starship rocket in its first test flight after the company started selling shares to the public. The rocket launch followed SpaceX's record-breaking initial public offering (IPO), although the company’s stock price has fallen sharply since then.
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SpaceX conducted its first test flight of the Starship rocket since going public.
The company recently completed the largest IPO in history.
After the IPO, SpaceX’s stock price dropped significantly.
Elon Musk is the founder and leader of SpaceX.
The Starship is a large rocket designed for space missions.
This launch marks an important milestone for SpaceX after becoming a public company.
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A recent report from Anthropic, an AI company, shows that AI has not caused large job losses so far and its use is still limited. Experts now believe AI may change work in complex ways without causing a sudden collapse in employment.
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Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei previously said AI could eliminate half of entry-level jobs within five years.
The company’s March report found no clear rise in unemployment among workers vulnerable to AI since late 2022.
AI tools like Anthropic’s Claude only perform about one-third of tasks in computer and math jobs, far below their potential.
AI has not yet led to big jumps in productivity or major economic changes compared to past tech booms.
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman doubts AI will cause a massive loss of jobs.
Economists note the world is not changing as fast as some early AI predictions suggested.
The “O-ring” analogy explains that AI’s imperfect performance may increase the value of human work it cannot do.
AI adoption is growing quickly, but research on its full job impact is still new and results may change over time.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a common part of daily family life in the United States. AI devices and programs help with tasks like cooking, homeschooling, and emotional support, and they learn from the household's routines to provide ongoing assistance.
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AI is used at home for chores, organizing schedules, and providing emotional support.
Many families find AI easy and affordable to use.
AI devices, like smart speakers and chatbots, remember conversations and adapt to family members.
81% of parents have used AI to help with parenting tasks, according to a recent survey.
64% of U.S. teenagers use chatbots mostly for schoolwork and entertainment.
AI’s presence in the home affects everyone in the family, not just individual users.
Privacy, access, and how AI is used in different spaces at home are important concerns.
Experts do not yet fully understand the long-term effects of AI living inside private family life.
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An 83-year-old man with advanced pancreatic cancer joined a clinical trial testing a new device that delivers chemotherapy directly to the tumor. This method aims to reduce side effects and improve treatment effectiveness compared to traditional chemotherapy.
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Hernando Salcedo was diagnosed with Stage III pancreatic cancer in May 2025.
Traditional chemotherapy caused severe side effects, making it hard for him to eat or walk.
A clinical trial tested RenovoRX’s RenovoCath system, which uses a catheter with balloons to deliver chemo directly to the tumor.
This targeted delivery method reduces the amount of chemo affecting the rest of the body.
Clinical trial data showed 65% fewer side effects and an average six-month longer survival with the catheter method.
Salcedo received standard chemo first, then was eligible for the new catheter treatment.
He was randomized to receive chemotherapy via the RenovoCath system and responded well, with no cancer progression after treatment cycles.
The new treatment aims to improve life quality and survival for pancreatic cancer patients.
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SpaceX successfully conducted a test flight of its 14-story Starship rocket, which launched from Texas and landed safely in the Indian Ocean. This flight tested new design improvements and carried 20 upgraded Starlink satellites before the rocket splashed down intact.
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The Starship rocket is 122 meters tall and launched from SpaceX's Starbase in Texas.
The rocket completed its flight successfully, landing gently in the Indian Ocean while still transmitting data.
This was the first successful test flight since SpaceX went public on the stock market in June 2026.
The flight tested upgrades to the rocket’s heat shield and design fixes from previous launches.
Twenty of SpaceX’s improved Starlink V3 satellites were launched during the mission, briefly joining the existing satellite network.
The landing was harder than expected because not all booster engines fired as planned.
SpaceX has contracts with NASA to adapt Starship for lunar landings as part of future moon missions.
NASA officials commented positively on Starship’s potential to support sustained moon exploration.
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Art museums are using data to improve how visitors enjoy and learn from their exhibits. By tracking how people move and what they look at, museums like Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum can arrange art displays better and offer more personalized experiences.
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Many young people have limited early exposure to art, often through occasional school trips or family visits.
Museums are shifting from being places just for history and knowledge to being centers for discussion and participation.
The Van Gogh Museum works with business schools to use data and analytics to enhance visitor experiences.
Data collected includes which paintings visitors see, how long they look, and where their eyes focus.
A study showed that visitors’ choices inside museums (like which artwork to see next) depend on both physical location and digital guide placement.
Data helps museums design layouts that keep visitors engaged longer and improve how art is presented.
Technology also aids in preserving fragile artwork and making displays more interactive.
Museums are becoming more strategic in shaping cultural interests by using the data they gather about visitors.
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Researchers studying misinformation campaigns on social media platforms like TikTok have faced difficulties accessing data even though EU law requires platforms to share it with credible researchers. TikTok denied a research team’s request for data related to a Romanian political campaign, while later removing thousands of fake accounts linked to the same campaign.
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TikTok content promoting Romanian politician Calin Georgescu reached 120 million views before the November 2024 election first round.
Georgescu won the first round with 23% of the vote but was barred from running again later.
A research team led by Adriana Iamnitchi requested TikTok’s API data under the EU Digital Services Act but was denied access.
TikTok flagged and removed over 27,000 fake accounts linked to a campaign supporting Georgescu and his party.
Romanian intelligence indicated Russia allegedly coordinated the online campaign boosting Georgescu.
Social media companies have limited or paywalled API access, making research on misinformation difficult.
The EU Digital Services Act aims to give verified researchers data access, but implementation problems remain.
Researchers warn that without adequate API data, understanding how social media spreads misinformation is harder.
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OpenAI has introduced Health in ChatGPT, a new feature that lets users upload their medical records and connect fitness data from Apple Health to get personalized health advice. While many people use ChatGPT for health questions, experts warn that the AI can make mistakes and should not replace real medical care.
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Health in ChatGPT allows users to share lab results, medications, and fitness data for personalized health insights.
Around 300 million people ask ChatGPT health-related questions each week.
OpenAI says ChatGPT can compare new test results with past ones and help understand health trends.
Experts warn that ChatGPT can give wrong or dangerous medical advice and is not a substitute for doctors.
A Florida man sued after following ChatGPT’s advice for a serious health issue; a California teen died after using ChatGPT medical suggestions.
OpenAI claims ChatGPT’s health feature includes stronger privacy and encryption and that shared data won’t train AI models or be used for ads.
Users must decide when to trust ChatGPT and when to consult a real medical professional.
Privacy experts remind users that sharing health data always carries risks, especially if it’s sensitive or personal.
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Avtar Singh, who grew up in India and moved to Canada as a child, spent many years wondering about the identity of his birth mother. Using artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, he was eventually able to uncover family secrets and reconnect with his long-lost family members.
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Avtar was raised in India by his grandparents; the woman he thought was his mother was actually his grandmother.
His father emigrated to Canada before Avtar joined him there at age nine.
Avtar struggled to fit in both at school and at home after moving to Canada.
His biological mother’s identity and background remained a secret for many years.
Avtar’s grandmother revealed that his mother was from Africa and had left him in India before returning abroad.
Repeated attempts to get information from his father were blocked.
A school assignment about his family tree motivated Avtar to seek answers.
Avtar eventually used ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence tool, to gather information about his family history.
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Samsung unveiled its 2026 mobile and wearable devices at the Galaxy Unpacked event in London on July 20. The lineup includes three new foldable phones, two smartwatches, and two smart glasses collaborations with eyewear brands.
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Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8 foldable phones.
The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra uses a new Flex Titanium material to be thinner, stronger, and more durable.
The Fold8 Ultra features a 200-megapixel main camera and 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
The Galaxy Z Flip8 is lighter and thinner than its predecessor and has an improved cover screen called FlexWindow Home.
Samsung launched two new smartwatches: Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra2 has 35% better battery life, a brighter screen, and is designed for professional athletes.
The Watch Ultra2 monitors advanced health data like hydration and diving metrics.
The more affordable Galaxy Watch9 focuses on everyday health management with heart health features.
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