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.
Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Effort To ‘Punish’ Anthropic By Labeling It A Supply Chain Risk
A federal judge in California has blocked the Pentagon's effort to sever government ties with AI company Anthropic, ruling that the measures violated the company's First Amendment and due process rights.
Woman Develops Rideshare App For People With Disabilities
Dominique Townsend, a Detroit woman who was paralyzed in a shooting, is developing RideAble, a rideshare service designed specifically for people who use wheelchairs, to provide reliable and accessible transportation.
The White House Just Laid Out How It Wants To Regulate A.I.
The White House released a national artificial intelligence legislative framework to prevent states from enacting their own laws and enforce the Trump administration's light-touch approach to AI regulation.
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This Year’s World Cup Is Testing The Public Health Playbook
The FIFA World Cup is expected to bring millions of visitors to North America, posing a public health challenge due to the potential spread of infectious diseases such as measles, Ebola, and dengue, as well as other risks such as heat-related illness and drug overdoses.
