OpenAI and Anthropic are making tweaks to their chatbots that they say will make them safer for teens. As OpenAI has updated its guidelines on how ChatGPT should interact with users between the ages of 13 and 17, Anthropic is working on a new way […]
Day: December 18, 2025
Formula 1 is deploying new jargon for 2026
Forget DRS, now it’s all about corner mode, straight mode, and overtake mode.
Kia and Hyundai will spend millions fixing old cars to stop ‘Kia Boyz’ thefts
Kia and Hyundai will offer free repairs for millions of cars that lack anti-theft technology as part of a settlement with dozens of US states. The automakers agreed to outfit the roughly 9 million eligible cars sold between 2011 and 2022 with a zinc sleeve […]
US Congress Approves $901 Billion Defense Budget, Boosting Troop Pay and Countering Global Threats – 12/18/2025, 8:28:35 PM
US Congress passes $901 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal 2026. The Senate approved it 77-20 on December 17, authorizing record military spending, a 4% troop pay raise,…
Microsoft’s holiday Copilot ad is wrapped in empty promises
Microsoft is at it again with another round of ads showing people talking to Copilot AI on their computers. This time it’s holiday-themed, including a cameo from the big man in red. The 30-second TV spot asks if you’re “ready for the holidays” and features […]
New Picture Book ‘Midnight Motorbike’ Transforms Sleepless Nights into Magical South Indian Adventures
Midnight Motorbike: A Lullaby of Wonder for the Sleepless, Inspired by the Whimsy of South India In the sticky embrace of a South Indian night too hot for sleep, Midnight…
LLMs’ impact on science: Booming publications, stagnating quality
Once researchers turn to LLMs, paper counts go up, quality does not.
Turkey Warns Russia and Ukraine After Downing Drone Violating Airspace Amid Black Sea Tensions – 12/18/2025, 4:24:45 PM
Here are some of the most notable world news developments reported in the last few hours: Burkina Faso–Nigeria incident: Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel who were…
Filipino “Pasalubong” Tradition Transforms Holiday Hosting with Joyful Surprises and Cultural Connection
My Parents Use the Filipino Concept of “Pasalubong” Every Holiday — And I’ll Never Host Any Other Way Every holiday season, my parents transform our family gatherings into a treasure…
30 great gift ideas that should arrive in time for Christmas
You don’t need to deal with long mall lines or crowded parking lots just to wrap up your holiday shopping, but you probably already knew this. Some of the best deals are online, and even though Christmas is now just a few days away, a […]