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BREAKING NEWS | 2-MINUTE READ
Robot Car Crash Investigation Concludes GM's Cruise Didn't Disclose Key Information
BY AARIAN MARSHALL
A law firm's investigation of a gruesome crash in which a pedestrian was dragged under an autonomous vehicle says GM's Cruise fixated on media reports and didn't share all it knew with regulators.
FAST FORWARD | 3-MINUTE READ
Etching AI Controls Into Silicon Could Keep Doomsday at Bay
BY WILL KNIGHT
As the US and other countries ponder how to prevent dangerous uses of AI, some researchers suggest building limitations into crucial chips like GPUs to cap the power of algorithms.
VICE PRESIDENT | 7-MINUTE READ
Here's Who the Online MAGA World Wants as Trump's VP
BY DAVID GILBERT
With Trump's nomination all but inevitable, the former president's most fervent far-right supporters are already debating who should join the 2024 ticket.
CLICKETY CLACK | 14-MINUTE READ
How to Choose and Customize a Mechanical Keyboard for Your Typing Needs
BY HENRI ROBBINS
Want to wade into the world of mechanical keyboards? We break down the terminology, phrases, and materials to make the experience less overwhelming.
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AI WINGMAN | 3-MINUTE READ
We Tried a Dating App That Lets a Chatbot Break the Ice for You. It Got Weird
BY AMANDA HOOVER
Users of the new dating app Volar train a chatbot to go on virtual first dates for them with the bots of potential matches. We tested it out—and our chatbot tried to woo matches with talk of nuclear warfare.
MELTING POINT | 5-MINUTE READ
The Extreme Sport of Ice Climbing Is at Risk of Extinction
BY JACOPO PASOTTI
The winter sport is becoming more treacherous as the world warms and icefalls become less and less stable.
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CYBERWAR | 8-MINUTE READ
How a Group of Israel-Linked Hackers Has Pushed the Limits of Cyberwar
BY ANDY GREENBERG
From repeatedly crippling thousands of gas stations to setting a steel mill on fire, Predatory Sparrow's offensive hacking has now targeted Iranians with some of history's most aggressive cyberattacks.
Elon Musk Says a Cheaper Tesla Model Is Coming in 2025 as Chinese Competition Intensifies
A low-cost model of Tesla will launch in 2025, CEO Elon Musk told investors. It could help the EV maker compete with BYD and other surging Chinese automakers.
MIDDLEMEN | 3-MINUTE READ
Ring Will Stop Giving Cops a Free Pass on Warrantless Video Requests
BY ANDREW COUTS
The Amazon-owned home surveillance company says it is shuttering a feature in its Neighbors app that allows police to request footage from users. But it's not shutting out the cops entirely.
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