President Trump's administration wants states to hold off on making their own AI laws until a federal plan is created. Some Republican state lawmakers are upset because they feel local rules are needed to handle AI-related concerns. The White House has identified certain state-level AI laws that it considers too burdensome and plans to tackle them through federal action.
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Republican lawmakers in several states want to create AI safety laws.
The White House is pushing states to stop making their own AI rules until a national plan is made.
President Trump's executive order will have the Justice Department review state AI laws considered too problematic.
Lawmakers from Utah and Florida report that White House influence has blocked or stalled AI bills.
The "AI Bill of Rights" in Florida passed the state Senate but won't move forward in the House due to shared views with the White House.
A proposed Ohio bill seeks to prevent AI from being treated as a legal person.
State-level AI laws in Colorado, California, and New York are likely to be scrutinized by the federal government.
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A surgeon in London successfully conducted the UK's first remote robotic surgery, performing prostate removal on a patient in Gibraltar, 1,500 miles away. The procedure used the Toumai Robotic System and was a test case to demonstrate the benefits of remote surgery for patients in remote areas.
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The surgery took place between London and Gibraltar, a distance of 1,500 miles (2,400km).
Professor Prokar Dasgupta performed the operation using the Toumai Robotic System.
Paul Buxton, the patient, chose remote surgery to avoid traveling to London and waiting for NHS procedures.
The surgery used a robot with a 3D HD camera and four arms, controlled through a console in London.
The connection between the UK and Gibraltar was maintained via fibre-optic cables and a backup 5G link.
This operation was the first of two test cases, with a second scheduled for 4 March.
The procedure aims to make high-quality surgical care accessible in remote locations.
The NHS plans to increase robotic-assisted surgeries, targeting 500,000 per year by 2035.
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Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, apologized for a leaked memo criticizing President Trump's administration. The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, which affects how its products can be used in military settings. Despite the apology, Anthropic plans to challenge this designation legally.
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Anthropic's CEO, Dario Amodei, apologized for a leaked internal memo.
The memo criticized President Trump's administration's approach to AI.
The Pentagon labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk due to this issue.
Anthropic disagrees with the Pentagon's decision and plans to sue.
Anthropic claims the designation limits only certain activities.
Microsoft confirmed that Anthropic's non-defense products remain available.
The Pentagon is still using Anthropic's AI, called Claude, in military operations.
OpenAI has a separate, controversial deal with the Pentagon.
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The Transport for London (TfL) faced a cyber-attack in 2024, where hackers accessed personal data of about 10 million people. The attackers managed to disrupt some of TfL's online services and caused financial damage. A trial concerning two British teenagers involved in the hack is scheduled for June.
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About 10 million people had their data stolen in the TfL hack in 2024.
The hackers belonged to a group known as Scattered Spider.
The attack disrupted TfL's online services but did not affect London transport directly.
Personal information like names, email addresses, and phone numbers was accessed.
TfL reported that 7,113,429 customers received notification emails about the breach.
The data stolen could lead to increased risks of scams and fraud.
Two British teenagers accused of the hack will stand trial in June.
TfL identified about 5,000 customers at heightened risk due to potential access to financial data.
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"Resident Evil Requiem" is a game that builds on the long-running "Resident Evil" series. Players join characters Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft as they confront Victor Gideon, who experiments with bio-organic weapons. The game revisits Raccoon City, features familiar characters with new identities, and provides connections to the series' past.
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"Resident Evil Requiem" is part of the "Resident Evil" video game series.
Characters Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft are the main heroes.
They face Victor Gideon, who conducts secret experiments in Raccoon City.
Raccoon City is the site of past events in the series, destroyed in "Resident Evil 3."
The game's villain, Zeno, resembles Albert Wesker, a past character from the series.
Zeno is implied to be a clone or product of an experiment related to Wesker.
Players fight elite security forces called The Commander in the game.
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Health systems are working to increase doctors' comfort and trust in using artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine. Many patients already use AI to get health information online. Experts argue that new AI tools should meet high standards to ensure they are safe and useful for both doctors and patients.
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Only about one-third of doctors at Parkview Health are enthusiastic about using AI.
Many patients use AI to find health information, and a significant number trust the AI-generated answers.
It often takes 24 days for patients to see a healthcare provider after starting to search for information online.
Experts suggest that AI tools should be trained with reliable and clinically approved data.
There is a push to create AI tools that doctors can trust and use effectively.
Dr. Duffy's Patient AI Collaborative works to set standards for safe AI use in patient communication.
Parkview Health is making AI tools part of its training for new medical residents.
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The Trump administration is considering new rules that would require foreign buyers to get U.S. government licenses to purchase American AI chips. This potential change could affect the sales process for companies like Nvidia and AMD, who produce these chips. The decision may impact how quickly these companies can sell chips to other countries.
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The U.S. government might require foreign buyers to have licenses to buy AI chips from American companies.
Nvidia and AMD are two major companies that produce these AI chips.
The new rules could give the U.S. more control over how other countries develop AI technologies.
These rules might slow down the sales process due to added bureaucracy.
Nvidia's stock price initially fell on this news but later rose slightly.
AMD's stock price went down by 1.3% after the news.
The Trump administration previously changed the export rules that were set by the Biden administration.
The Commerce Department has stated it wants secure exports of American technology while avoiding previous, more complex rules.
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On Thursday afternoon, many Amazon users reported problems with services like shopping and Kindle readers. Downdetector, a website that tracks online service issues, recorded a high number of complaints. Amazon previously experienced a large outage in October.
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Users began reporting issues with Amazon services on Thursday afternoon.
Problems affected services like Amazon shopping and Kindle readers.
Downdetector received about 21,000 outage complaints at its peak.
By 4:45 p.m. ET, there were still around 14,500 outage reports.
The surge of outage reports started at 2 p.m. ET.
Amazon's last major outage occurred in October due to issues at an AWS data center in Virginia.
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The Pentagon has labeled AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, marking the first time a U.S. company has received this designation. This decision comes after Anthropic refused to provide the government full access to its AI tools over concerns about their possible military use. President Trump has ordered all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology.
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Anthropic is the first American company labeled a supply chain risk by the Pentagon.
The Pentagon made this decision because Anthropic did not allow full government access to its AI tools.
The Pentagon's designation took effect immediately.
Anthropic has considered suing the Pentagon over this label.
Talks between Anthropic and the Department of Defense became public in recent days.
President Trump directed federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology.
Trump announced this decision publicly on the Truth Social platform.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to change a lower court's ruling that denied copyright protection for images created by artificial intelligence (AI). Stephen Thaler, who developed an AI model called DABUS, argued that this decision limits creative use of AI and doesn't align with copyright goals. The court and the U.S. Copyright Office maintained that copyrights require human authorship.
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The Supreme Court refused to hear Stephen Thaler's appeal on AI-generated image copyright.
Thaler's AI model, DABUS, created the images in question.
The U.S. Copyright Office and a federal judge earlier denied Thaler's copyright claim because copyright requires human authorship.
The Supreme Court's decision aligns with past cases, like a 2016 case involving a monkey taking a selfie, which also required human authorship for copyright.
Thaler's request to patent inventions from DABUS was also rejected in 2023.
Thaler founded Imagination Engines Incorporated, focusing on AI and creativity.
Thaler argues that the decision might impact future AI development in creative fields.
The ruling sparked debate about how intellectual property laws apply to AI-created works.
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Apple released an unexpected update for iPhones, iOS 26.3.1, which provides bug fixes and system improvements. The update mainly aims to stabilize the operating system and improve device compatibility, particularly with Apple's new displays.
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Apple released iOS 26.3.1 unexpectedly, following the larger release of iOS 26.3.
The update includes changes to how iPhones interact with other Apple devices.
iOS 26.3.1 expands compatibility with Apple's Studio Display and Studio Display XDR.
It offers bug fixes and overall system improvements to enhance stability.
The update is available for iPhones starting from the iPhone 11 onward.
Comments from users on platforms like Reddit expressed some dissatisfaction with persistent issues.
Testing for the next update, iOS 26.4, is already in progress.
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"Kena: Bridge of Spirits," an action-adventure game, will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. This release follows the game's original launch on other platforms and the announcement of its sequel, "Kena: Scars of Kosmora." The Switch 2 edition will include all previous game content and enhancements.
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"Kena: Bridge of Spirits" originally released in 2021 for PlayStation and PC.
The game will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026.
It is known for its vibrant art style, storytelling, and engaging combat.
The Switch 2 version will include all previously released content, such as new outfits and challenges.
A New Game+ mode will also be available on the Switch 2 edition.
The sequel, "Kena: Scars of Kosmora," is in development and will come out in 2026.
"Kena: Scars of Kosmora" will be available on PlayStation 5 and PC.
The sequel involves Kena, an experienced Spirit Guide, exploring a mysterious island.
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AWS and Salesforce introduced new artificial intelligence tools aimed at the health care industry. These AI agents are designed to assist with tasks such as referrals, handling electronic health records, and managing insurance claims. The tools are part of a larger trend of tech companies developing innovations for health care.
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AWS and Salesforce launched AI agents for health care use.
The AI tools help with health care tasks like managing patient referrals and electronic health records.
They also support claims processing and coverage in the healthcare system.
Salesforce's addition includes six new AI agents in its health suite.
These developments are announced ahead of the HIMSS annual conference.
The focus is on improving efficiency in health care operations through technology.
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A TikTok video shows a Rottweiler on stairs holding a kitchen knife, surprising viewers. The video's owner explained the dog can reach the counter and grab items. The video sparked a discussion on preventing dogs from taking things from counters.
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A TikTok video shows a Rottweiler lying on stairs with a kitchen knife between its paws.
The video went viral after being shared by its owner, Abby, under the account @_abigail_mm.
Abby explained the dog can jump onto the counter and often grabs handles to chew.
The knife was described as dull and unlikely to hurt the dog.
The video started a conversation about counter-surfing, a behavior where dogs take items from counters.
The American Kennel Club provided tips on preventing counter-surfing, such as keeping counters clear.
Newsweek attempted to verify the video's details but could not confirm them.
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A study shows that online abuse against women is growing, with women experiencing more harassment and feeling less safe online. This increase is partly due to emerging technologies and data accessibility issues, which make it easier for personal information to be misused.
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The Incongi study found that 27% of women faced online abuse, up from 25% in 2025.
LGBTQ+ women and non-white women report higher rates of online abuse (55% and 32%, respectively).
The study involved a national survey of 10,000 women using web interviews.
Most women (60%) reported abuse from strangers, while over 40% knew their abuser.
Around 80% of participants think public data is used to target them, but only 17% tried to hide their data.
Technologies like AI are complicating issues by making it easier to misuse images and personal information.
Online abuse incidents, such as those involving Grok AI and deepfake images, caught global attention.
Grok AI was banned in Malaysia and Indonesia, and investigations are underway in several regions.
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Apple launched six new products and stopped selling seven older ones this week. The new products include updated versions of iPhones, iPads, MacBook laptops, and displays. Some of the updates focus on faster performance and more storage.
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Apple introduced six new devices, including iPhones, iPads, and MacBook laptops.
The new iPhone 17e offers more storage and improved performance.
The MacBook Air now uses the M5 chip, which offers faster speeds and better wireless connectivity.
MacBook Pro models feature new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips for faster performance.
Two new monitors were launched: an updated Studio Display and a Studio Display XDR.
Apple discontinued seven older products, including the iPhone 16e and several MacBook models.
The company may introduce more new products, like a foldable iPhone, later this year.
Newsweek used an AI assistant named Martyn to help with the article.
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The new game "Resident Evil Requiem" includes various Easter Eggs for fans of the series. One such Easter Egg is the return of Tofu, a character from "Resident Evil 2," offering a nostalgic nod to the game’s history. "Resident Evil Requiem" integrates elements from previous "Resident Evil" games and locations, like Raccoon City.
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"Resident Evil Requiem" is a new game in the Resident Evil series.
The game features many Easter Eggs that reference old "Resident Evil" lore.
Tofu, an Easter Egg character from "Resident Evil 2," makes a return in the game.
The game includes locations previously seen in the series, such as Raccoon City.
The Tofu character is known from the "The Tofu Survivor" mode in "Resident Evil 2."
Players can encounter Tofu in the game, hear sound effects, and interact with it briefly.
"Resident Evil" is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026.
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A man created a way to watch videos in bed without holding a device by hanging an iPad from his ceiling using a gooseneck mount. The setup, shared on Reddit, attracted attention for its creative approach to in-bed entertainment.
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The man used a gooseneck tablet mount to suspend an iPad from his ceiling.
He secured the setup by attaching small wood blocks to a ceiling joist.
The iPad wobbles when touched, so he uses a mouse for control.
His idea received praise online for being innovative and comfortable.
"Bedtime stacking" is a trend where people use beds for multiple purposes, including entertainment.
Other options for in-bed viewing include adjustable stands, bed trays, and backrest pillows.
The man's DIY setup shows a unique way to make bedrooms more entertainment-friendly.
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Elon Musk is defending himself in a court case where he's accused of misleading investors during his attempt to back out of buying Twitter for $44 billion. The case, involving Twitter shareholders, focuses on claims that Musk manipulated stock prices by questioning the number of fake accounts on Twitter. Despite disputes, Musk completed the purchase after considering legal advice regarding potential court bias against him.
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Elon Musk is in a court trial about a class-action lawsuit from Twitter shareholders.
The lawsuit claims Musk misled investors to lower Twitter's stock price while deciding to buy the company.
Musk bought Twitter (now called X) for $44 billion in October 2022.
He argued Twitter's board misled him about the number of fake user accounts or "bots."
Musk's legal team advised him to complete the deal due to perceived court bias.
The problem with fake accounts on Twitter has been a known issue before Musk's purchase.
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer is involved in the ongoing trial, which may continue until March 19.
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The article discusses how even though there are more privacy controls than ever, people's online privacy is still limited. Experts suggest that many individuals, especially younger people, do not prioritize online privacy and see the use of their data as a trade-off for free online services. The conversation highlights ongoing privacy challenges and the impacts of technology on personal data security.
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Thomas Bunting from Nesta suggests online privacy is becoming a luxury, not a right.
Many young adults feel they never had online privacy.
Professor Alan Woodward argues that caring about privacy protects freedom and personal development.
The tech industry has developed numerous privacy tools, like encrypted messaging and VPNs.
In 2024, over 1.35 billion people's data was compromised due to breaches or hacks.
About 160 countries have privacy laws, aiming to regulate data usage.
The constant appearance of cookie acceptance pop-ups shows attempts to manage data privacy online.
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