President Donald Trump’s warning that protesters of Saturday’s US military parade in Washington, DC, will be met with “very heavy force” threatens to chill speech and underscores the need for protesters to take precautions around digital surveillance, privacy advocates tell The Verge. In remarks from […]
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Scale AI confirms ‘significant’ investment from Meta, says CEO Alexanr Wang is leaving
Data-labeling firm Scale AI confirmed on Friday that it has received a “significant” investment from Meta that values the startup at $29 billion.
Global Pulse: Exploring the World’s Most Pressing News Stories – June 13, 2025
Global Pulse: Exploring the World’s Most Pressing News Stories – June 13, 2025#MiddleEastConflict, #IranIsraelTensions, #AviationTragedies, #GlobalHumanitarianCrisis, #AfricaFamine, #SudanSecurity, #SouthAfricaFloods, #TradeUncertainty, #USChinaTrade, #GlobalNewsInsights”Join us on a journey through the world’s most compelling news stories From escalating tensions in the Middle East to humanitarian crises in Africa, […]
“Tragic Air India Crash in Ahmedabad Claims Nearly 300 Lives, Survivor Emerges” – 6/13/2025, 6:21:19 AM
Latest World News as of June 13, 2025 Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad – A London-bound Air India Boeing 787-8 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, on June…
The Meta AI app is a privacy disaster
It sounds like the start of a 21st century horror film: Your browser history has been public all along, and you had no idea. That’s basically what it feels like right now on the new standalone Meta AI app, where swathes of people are publishing […]
Meta is paying $14 billion to catch up in the AI race
Meta is paying $14.3 billion to acquire 49 percent of Scale AI and hire its CEO, Alexandr Wang, to revamp its troubled AI efforts. As part of the deal, Wang will report directly to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and remain on Scale’s board of directors, […]
SAG-AFTRA board approves agreement with game companies on AI and new contract
The SAG-AFTRA National Board approved the tentative agreement with the video game bargaining group, setting up a membership vote.
“U.S. and China Reach Trade Deal: Tariffs Reduced, Tech Access Expanded!” – 6/12/2025, 6:28:44 PM
Latest World News as of June 12, 2025 U.S. and China Trade Tensions – President Trump announced that a trade agreement with China has been reached, though details remain unclear….
Here are Apple’s top AI announcements from WWDC 2025
At WWDC 2025, Apple announced several AI features, such as a workout coach, live translation, and more.
The Fujifilm X-E5 is basically an interchangeable lens X100VI
If you have ever looked at the X100VI said to yourself, “Man, I wish Fujifilm would just make an interchangeable lens version of this camera,” consider your request answered. Four years after the release of the X-E4, the company has announced the X-E5, a compact, […]