New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it’s exploring the use of AI systems for “predictive prevention” of crime and dangerous behavior on the city’s subway platforms. MTA chief security officer Michael Kemper said that the agency is “studying and piloting technology like AI to sense […]
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X is rolling out support for 4K video uploads
X is now allowing select creators to upload videos in 4K resolution, and will roll out the feature to all premium subscribers soon.
The Global Order Is Cracking — April 30, 2025 | Greenground with Alvin
#greenground, #globalnews, #geopolitics, #israelgaza, #trump2025, #raydalio, #ukrainewar, #indiapakistan, #iranus, #canadianpolitics The world is changing fast — and not necessarily for the better. In today’s monologue, Alvin uncovers the elegant chaos beneath the headlines: from accusations of humanitarian warfare in Gaza, to Trump’s disruptive return and […]
Sarah Tavel, Benchmark’s first woman GP, transitions to venture partner
Eight years after joining Benchmark as the firm’s first woman general partner, Sarah Tavel announced on X that she is transitioning to a more limited role at the storied venture firm. In her new position as a venture partner, Tavel will continue to make investments […]
The Global Order Is Cracking — April 30, 2025 | Greenground with Alvin
The world is cracking at its edges. Not the dramatic kind of crack you’d hear in a blockbuster trailer, but the subtle, sinister kind—the one that grows silently while people…
Nintendo’s new Switch 1 update is getting things ready for Switch 2
With just over a month to go before the Nintendo Switch 2 release date on June 5th, Nintendo has released a Switch 1 update that will help prepare things for the new console’s arrival. The V20.0.0 update for the original Switch adds a bunch of […]
A Canadian mining company wants Trump’s permission to mine the deep sea
The Metals Company, which has been trying for years to exploit battery materials strewn across the ocean floor, announced today that it has applied for a permit from the Trump administration to start commercially mining in international waters. Together, the company and President Trump are […]
Waymo and Toyota are dating. If they get serious, a new autonomous vehicle could be created.
Waymo and Toyota have agreed to explore a possible deal that could one day lead to a new vehicle designed for ride-hailing and even bring self-driving tech into consumer cars. The two companies have signed a preliminary agreement to look into developing and deploying an […]
EA lays off staff and cancels a Titanfall game
Electronic Arts is reportedly eliminating “between 300 and 400 positions” and scrapping a game set in the Titanfall universe, codenamed R7, that was in the works at Respawn Entertainment, according to Bloomberg. “As part of our continued focus on our long-term strategic priorities, we’ve made […]
Startups launch products to catch people using AI cheating app Cluely
AI cheating startup Cluely went viral last week with bold claims that its hidden in-browser window is “undetectable” and can be used to “cheat on everything” from job interviews to exams. But some startups are claiming they can catch Cluely’s users. And Cluely says it’s […]