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In an age of instant answers, educators say there's a case for letting kids struggle a little
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New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo More »
Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development
An Anthropic researcher is resigning over concerns about irresponsible development of artificial intelligence More »
Racketeering conspiracy trial against Chinese tech giant Huawei begins in New York
A racketeering conspiracy trial of Huawei Technologies has begun in New York, with federal prosecutors accusing the Chinese tech company of a litany of crimes, including stealing technology from American companies, abusing the U.S. financial system and helping Iran snoop on its citizens More »
Senators from both parties question OpenAI on breach of AI startup Hugging Face
Lawmakers are demanding information from OpenAI with separate queries that underscore growing concerns in Washington about the potential for artificial intelligence programs eluding human control More »
Nearly a decade after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, New Mexico alone is taking Facebook to trial
Opening statements in the Facebook trial over privacy concerns linked to the 2016 election began in New Mexico on Wednesday More »
In North Carolina, a race is on to restore critical peatland before it dries up or is destroyed
Scientists and investors are restoring a 23-square-mile tract of peatland in North Carolina to help curb climate-warming emissions and restore native habitat More »
Airlines scramble to dig out from UK air traffic control tech problems that canceled 2,000 flights
Airlines are scrambling to dig out from the backlog triggered by technical problems experienced by the U.K. air traffic control system that have forced the cancellation of more than 2,000 flights More »
Meta launches personal AI agent, Muse, emphasizes safety and privacy
Meta is launching a personal artificial intelligence agent, Muse, for people 18 and over More »
2026's elections could test how heavy trading on prediction markets affects races and results
Election-season trading on prediction markets is skyrocketing as states fight to outlaw the platforms as unlicensed casinos More »
