Google is changing many of its products by adding artificial intelligence (AI) while trying to protect its profitable businesses. It focuses on making AI fast and affordable to use in products like search and YouTube, aiming to serve billions of users without losing money.
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Google uses AI in its search engine to handle both short questions and long conversations.
YouTube will get a new feature called "Ask YouTube" that provides text answers and video links for user questions.
Google faces competition from AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic but competes by balancing speed, cost, and scale.
Google released Gemini 3.5 Flash, a faster and cheaper AI model, instead of the largest possible model.
The company invests about $180 billion in technology this year, much more than last year.
Google uses its many products to test AI at large scale and spread development costs.
Adding AI could reduce ad clicks on search and YouTube, hurting Google’s main income sources.
Both Google and competitors are experimenting with AI ads, which could become a $100 billion market by 2030.
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SpaceX is preparing to launch a new, improved version of its Starship rocket for a key test flight. The rocket has stronger engines, better safety features, and will be important for NASA’s plans to send astronauts to the moon by 2028.
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The new version 3 Starship rocket includes upgrades and more powerful Raptor engines.
The test flight is scheduled for Thursday from SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in Texas.
This will be the 12th sub-orbital test flight for the Super Heavy-Starship integrated system.
The first stage booster will separate and land in the Gulf of Mexico upon returning from launch.
The Starship upper stage will enter a sub-orbital path and splash down in the Indian Ocean after about an hour.
The flight will deploy 22 Starlink satellite simulators during the mission.
The last two satellites will scan the rocket’s heat shield to gather data for future flights.
NASA is relying on SpaceX to develop this rocket for landing Artemis astronauts on the moon by 2028 but is also preparing a backup lander with Blue Origin.
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Jack Clark, co-founder of the AI company Anthropic, predicts that AI will help humans achieve a Nobel prize-winning discovery within a year. He also warned that AI development is advancing very quickly, with possible serious risks, and called for society to prepare for major changes caused by AI.
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Anthropic’s AI is expected to help make a Nobel prize-winning discovery within 12 months.
Bipedal robots could assist tradespeople within two years.
AI-only companies may produce millions in revenue within 18 months.
By 2028, AI systems might design newer versions of themselves.
Jack Clark warned AI has a small chance of causing global harm and urged caution.
Anthropic’s AI model Mythos demonstrated strong abilities in finding cybersecurity flaws.
Development race for AI is driven by commercial and political competition worldwide.
Experts warn over-reliance on AI could weaken human thinking and decision-making.
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Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, said TikTok and YouTube are not safe enough for children because they still expose kids to harmful content. Other companies like Meta, Snap, and Roblox have agreed to improve safety measures, especially to reduce risks such as online grooming.
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Ofcom reported TikTok and YouTube have not committed to significant changes to protect children from harmful content.
TikTok and YouTube say they already have safety features like age limits and parental controls.
Other platforms like Snap (Snapchat), Roblox, and Meta (Instagram) have agreed to tougher safety measures for under-16s.
Snap will block adults from contacting children by default and improve age checks starting this summer.
Roblox will allow parents to turn off direct chat for children under 16.
Meta will hide teens’ Instagram friend lists and use AI to detect sexual conversations in private messages.
A survey found that 84% of children aged 8 to 12 use social media platforms meant for 13 and older.
Experts say stronger rules and better age verification methods may be needed to keep children safe online.
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A man from Georgia named Mali Hightower built a small car that uses less gas. His mini car costs about $3 to fill up, which is much cheaper than regular cars.
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Mali Hightower is 30 years old and lives near Atlanta, Georgia.
He is a handyman by profession.
Hightower created a "mini car" designed to use very little gas.
Filling his mini car costs about $3.
He built the car in response to rising gas prices.
The story was reported by CBS News and presented by Tony Dokoupil.
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SpaceX, Elon Musk’s company that builds rockets and runs the Starlink internet service, plans to sell shares to the public on the US stock market soon. This first sale of shares, called an IPO, could make Musk a trillionaire because of how many shares he owns.
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SpaceX will launch an initial public offering (IPO) to sell shares to investors on the US stock market.
The IPO is expected to be the largest ever on Wall Street.
SpaceX builds rockets and provides Starlink, a satellite-based internet service.
SpaceX also owns Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI.
The IPO could start as soon as next month and will use the ticker symbol SPCX.
Elon Musk is currently the richest person in the world.
Musk’s ownership in SpaceX could make him a trillionaire after the IPO.
The IPO allows the public to own part of SpaceX by buying shares.
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Nvidia reported much higher revenue than expected, driven by strong demand for AI-related chips, especially in data centers. The company highlights rapid growth in AI infrastructure and plans a new research hub in Singapore while facing uncertainty over chip sales in China.
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Nvidia’s first-quarter 2026 revenue was $81.62 billion, beating the $78.86 billion analysts expected.
Its data center business grew 92% year-over-year, reaching $75.2 billion in revenue.
AI infrastructure spending by US tech companies is expected to total around $750 billion this year.
Nvidia supplies key chips and software for AI and data centers, remaining a leader in the semiconductor market.
The company faces competition from tech giants like Amazon and Google in chip production.
Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang traveled to China on Air Force One with President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, hoping for greater market access.
The US allows Nvidia to sell certain AI chips to China but collects a 25% fee; however, Chinese approval is uncertain.
Nvidia will open a new AI research center in Singapore focused on improving AI infrastructure efficiency.
The upcoming Vera Rubin AI system is described by Nvidia as a major advancement expected in late 2026.
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NASA's Psyche spacecraft used a close flyby of Mars to gain speed and adjust its path for reaching the metal asteroid Psyche in 2029. The spacecraft also tested its scientific instruments by capturing unique images and data of Mars during this maneuver.
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Psyche spacecraft launched in October 2023 from Florida to explore the metal asteroid Psyche.
It traveled about 2.2 billion miles and will reach Psyche in summer 2029.
The Mars flyby on May 15, 2026, helped Psyche gain a 1,000 mph speed boost using Mars’ gravity as a slingshot.
The spacecraft passed about 2,864 miles above Mars’ surface, avoiding its atmosphere.
Scientists tested Psyche’s three instruments: cameras, gamma-ray and neutron spectrometer, and magnetometer during the flyby.
Psyche took thousands of images of Mars, including a rare nearly full view showing the southern polar ice cap and Valles Marineris canyon.
The magnetometer detected possible interactions between the solar wind and Mars’ upper atmosphere or magnetic field remnants.
The flyby was also used to check the instruments’ performance before reaching asteroid Psyche.
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SpaceX, the rocket company owned by Elon Musk, has filed paperwork to sell its shares to the public for the first time. The company plans to list its stock on the Nasdaq exchange with the symbol "SPCX" to raise money for its space, AI, and satellite projects.
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SpaceX filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday.
An IPO means the company will sell shares to public investors.
SpaceX previously filed a confidential IPO last month with U.S. regulators.
The company did not say how much money it wants to raise but estimates suggest up to $75 billion.
SpaceX will trade on the Nasdaq Composite stock exchange under the ticker "SPCX."
Elon Musk started SpaceX in 2002 to build and launch spacecraft.
SpaceX also owns Musk’s AI company xAI and satellite network Starlink.
The funds raised will support SpaceX's ventures in space exploration, artificial intelligence, and satellite services.
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Anthropic is paying SpaceX $1.25 billion every month until May 2029 under a large agreement for computer power. This deal helps Anthropic with its growing computing needs and increases SpaceX’s revenue.
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Anthropic will pay SpaceX $1.25 billion per month as part of a computing services deal.
The payments will continue through May 2029.
This deal helps Anthropic get more computing power for its AI work.
SpaceX’s total yearly revenue is about $18 billion, so this deal adds significantly to it.
The companies started this agreement recently and detailed the payments in SpaceX’s IPO filing.
Anthropic is expanding its use of SpaceX’s computer facilities from Colossus 1 to Colossus 2.
SpaceX said it has enough capacity to serve its own needs and those of clients like Anthropic.
Either company can end the agreement with 90 days’ notice.
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SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, has filed to become a public company by offering its stock for sale. The company aims for a $1.75 trillion value and plans to raise money to support its work in space technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
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SpaceX filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to sell stock to the public.
The company wants to be valued at $1.75 trillion, which would rank it among the largest companies in the world.
SpaceX is based in Texas and builds rockets and satellites, including the Starlink internet system.
SpaceX merged with Musk’s AI company xAI, which has a chatbot competing with ChatGPT and Google’s AI.
The company plans to launch satellites that act as "orbital data centers" to provide computing power from space.
This plan aims to reduce the energy use and strain that AI causes on the electric grid on Earth.
The IPO will require SpaceX to share financial information publicly and follow more regulations.
Elon Musk recently lost a court case against OpenAI and its CEO but plans to appeal.
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Mercedes-AMG introduced a new all-electric version of the AMG GT 4-Door at an event in Los Angeles. The car features advanced electric motors and batteries inspired by Formula 1 technology and aims to replace traditional gasoline engines with high-performance electric power.
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The new AMG GT 4-Door is fully electric and replaces the V8 engine model.
It uses axial flux electric motors developed by YASA, known for being lightweight and powerful.
The car includes battery cells derived from Mercedes’ Formula 1 racing team.
There are two versions: one with 805 horsepower and another with 1,153 horsepower.
The design focuses on aerodynamics and digital features, including new touchscreens inside.
The vehicle’s size is slightly different from the previous model to improve efficiency.
The car has a large hatchback trunk and a small front trunk ("frunk").
The launch highlights Mercedes-AMG’s shift toward electric performance vehicles.
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AMD may soon release a special edition of its Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor to support older PC systems using DDR4 memory. This new edition celebrates the 10th anniversary of AMD's AM4 motherboard socket and could help users upgrade performance without needing to buy new DDR5 memory and a new motherboard.
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The new CPU is called the "AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition."
It is a re-release of a 4-year-old processor designed for AM4 socket motherboards.
The CPU has 96MB of L3 cache, which improves performance in many applications, especially gaming.
AM4 socket was launched in 2016 and replaced by AM5, but AMD continues to support it for budget builds.
New DDR5 memory and AM5 motherboards are expensive, so this CPU helps users avoid that cost.
The 5800X3D chip has lower clock speeds and restrictions on overclocking compared to standard Ryzen 7 CPUs.
Pricing is not official, but an Indian retailer listed it around $310, which is less than used versions currently selling for $450-$500.
The launch may happen soon, suggested by leaked images of retail packaging.
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Google shared exploit code for a security weakness in Chromium, the software behind Chrome and other browsers, that is still not fixed after more than two years. This flaw lets attackers create hidden connections in users' browsers to spy on activity, use devices as proxies, or carry out attacks that overload targeted websites.
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The vulnerability affects Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and almost all browsers based on Chromium.
The flaw involves the Browser Fetch API, which helps download large files like long videos in the background.
Hackers can use this bug to monitor browsing activity and direct attacks through infected browsers.
These connections may stay active even after restarting the browser or device.
The security problem was discovered in late 2022 but has not been fixed for 29 months.
Google accidentally published the exploit code publicly before patching the issue.
The vulnerability was rated with a high severity level (S1).
Experts say this weakness could be used to control thousands or millions of devices in a network for attacks.
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Disney will keep Hulu as a separate streaming service and app for now, continuing to sell Hulu subscriptions in the US. Disney is working to combine Hulu and Disney+ behind the scenes to allow easier access to both services but has no current plans to shut down the Hulu app.
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Disney fully owns Hulu after buying Comcast’s third in June 2025.
Disney currently has no plans to close or remove the Hulu app.
Hulu+Live TV subscribers can keep using features not yet supported on Disney+.
Since March 2024, Hulu content can be found and watched via the Disney+ app.
Users only need a Hulu subscription and a MyDisney login to watch Hulu on Disney+ without a Disney+ subscription.
Disney is integrating login systems, advertising, and content management for Hulu and Disney+.
Some Hulu user profiles can now link to Disney+ to combine watch history and recommendations.
Disney is testing new features like a live TV guide on Disney+ including channels like ABC News Live.
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Biotech company Colossal has created an artificial eggshell that allows chicken embryos to develop normally outside a natural eggshell. This innovation could help scientists study bird development better and supports Colossal’s goal of bringing extinct bird species back to life.
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Colossal developed a special container that replaces the natural eggshell for bird embryos.
Chicken embryos can develop normally inside this artificial shell.
The container keeps the egg membrane tension right, which is important for embryo development.
This technology helps scientists watch embryo growth continuously, unlike traditional methods that only allow limited time observations.
Previously, it was hard to keep chicken embryos alive outside their shells for extended studies.
The company aims to use this technology to help bring extinct bird species back.
The artificial eggshell supports the embryo’s circulatory system, which extends into the yolk.
This development may also solve problems researchers faced when studying chicken embryo development.
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Meta is cutting about 8,000 jobs, which is 10% of its workforce, in three waves starting this week. The company will stop hiring 6,000 people and move 7,000 workers into AI-related jobs as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence development.
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Meta will lay off 8,000 employees worldwide, around 10% of its staff.
Layoffs began on Wednesday, starting early morning local time for those affected.
Job cuts include workers from content moderation, cybersecurity, and design teams.
U.S. employees will get 16 weeks of severance plus two extra weeks per year worked.
Meta will cancel plans to hire 6,000 new employees.
About 7,000 current workers will shift to artificial intelligence (AI) workflow roles.
The company faces low worker morale, partly due to tracking programs collecting employee data to train AI models.
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, is investing heavily in AI, with capital spending expected to reach $125-$145 billion this year.
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Ian Cheshire, the new chair of Ofcom, said he will take on big tech companies and address concerns that the regulator has been slow to act on online safety. He expressed worry about social media’s impact on children under 16 but said limiting their use is a government issue. Cheshire also plans to review impartiality concerns about the news channel GB News.
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Ian Cheshire will become the new chair of Ofcom, the UK’s technology and media regulator.
He acknowledged a public view that Ofcom has been slow or too relaxed about online safety.
Cheshire said he wants to understand tech platforms better and encourage them to do more on safety.
He feels social media use by children under 16 is worrying but sees regulation of this as the government’s responsibility.
Safety campaigners welcomed Cheshire’s commitment to stronger enforcement of online rules.
Cheshire was questioned about complaints concerning GB News and its political impartiality.
He said he will discuss whether politicians should be allowed to present news shows on GB News.
Current rules let politicians host shows if different political views are shown in the program.
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Google is changing its search engine by adding more artificial intelligence (AI) features, which let users talk to the search system in a more interactive way. By 2026, Google plans to use these AI tools to give more detailed answers, create mini-apps from search questions, and make searching feel more like a conversation.
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Google started testing an AI-powered search option called AI Mode about a year ago.
Over 1 billion people use AI Mode every month, with usage doubling every three months.
AI Mode allows a conversational experience where the AI asks follow-up questions.
Google is integrating AI Mode tightly with AI Overviews, which summarize search results.
The new search box uses advanced AI to better predict what users want as they type.
Google’s AI agents, powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash and a tool called Antigravity, create interactive answers that may include sliders and buttons.
These AI features are free for all Google search users and are rolling out globally.
The changes aim to make Google search more interactive and less focused on traditional link lists.
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