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What We Know About The Canvas Hack Impacting Thousands Of Schools

A hacking group known as ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that shut down the education platform Canvas, which is used by universities and K-12 schools across the US, and demanded a ransom to prevent data leaks from the platform.

Google’s Plan To Win The AI Health Race? Play Nice With Apple And Other...

Google has launched a new AI-powered health coach in its Google Health app, which is designed to provide users with personalized fitness plans, sleep analysis, and other wellness data, and can be used with Apple Watch, Oura ring, and Garmin watch.

Microsoft, Google And xAI Will Let The Government Test Their AI Models Before Launch

Google, Microsoft and xAI have agreed to share unreleased versions of their AI models with the US government to help curb cybersecurity threats, following concerns raised by Anthropic's powerful new Mythos AI model.

Child Safety Lab Launching ‘Independent Crash Testing’ For AI Tools

Common Sense Media has launched the Youth AI Safety Institute, an independent research and testing lab backed by philanthropists and tech firms, to study the risks AI tools may pose to children and teens and to set safety benchmarks for tech firms.

Elon Musk To Testify In A Case That Could Change The Path Of A.I.

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman, claiming they betrayed the company's original mission and deceived him, and is seeking $130 billion in damages and a reversion of OpenAI to a nonprofit structure.

Voyager 1 Has Little Time Left In Interstellar Space. An Ambitious ‘Big Bang’ Fix...

Voyager 1 has powered down its Low-energy Charged Particles experiment in an effort to save power and extend its lifespan, while Voyager 2 has powered down the same instrument in March 2025.

Elon Musk’s AI Empire Accused Of Polluting Black Communities

The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that the company is operating dozens of unpermitted gas turbines to power a data center near Memphis, which will result in increased pollution in majority-Black communities.

‘Big Tech Or Families?’ Parents Heading To Washington To Reignite Fight For Online Safety...

Parents and advocates are heading to Capitol Hill to push for online safety legislation, following court wins against social media companies, and will hold a vigil and speaking event to advocate for federal legislation to protect minors.

What The Artemis II Crew Shared In First Remarks After Return To Earth

The four-person Artemis II crew returned to Earth after a 10-day mission around the moon, where they completed a record-breaking lunar flyby and were welcomed home with cheers and hugs from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.

IBM To Pay $17 Million In Anti-DEI Settlement

IBM has agreed to pay $17 million to the federal government to settle allegations of illegal diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

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Multnomah County Urges Voters To Check Mailboxes Ahead Of May 19...

Multnomah County Elections officials are encouraging voters to request replacement ballots as soon as possible to ensure they are received in time for the May 19 Primary Election, and are offering extended office hours and assistance in multiple languages to help voters.