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AI Could Breach Government And Business Defenses In Months, U.S. And Its Intelligence Partners...

The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that AI models capable of launching major cyberattacks are months away, urging governments and businesses to act now to improve their defenses.

Parents Are On Devices During Meals Even More Than Their Kids. Here’s How To...

A new study found that nearly 70% of children and 75% of parents used media during their last family meal, which can have a negative effect on the emotional connection between family members.

Fox Is Buying Roku For $22 Billion

Fox is acquiring Roku, the popular streaming TV platform, in a $22 billion deal, which will combine Fox's sports, news and entertainment shows with Roku's devices and services to create the third-largest player in US television by share of viewing.

New Study Reveals 1 In 5 Young People Use AI Chatbots For Emotional Support

AI chatbots are becoming increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults for mental health support, with nearly 1 in 5 using them for advice and help when feeling upset, nervous, or anxious, although experts warn of the potential risks of relying on AI for mental health advice.

Elon Musk Is Poised To Become The First Trillionaire. Just How Much Money Is...

Elon Musk is poised to become the world's first trillionaire, with his net worth potentially reaching $1.11 trillion if the initial public offering of SpaceX goes as planned.

The World’s Biggest Tech Companies Are Betting Big On Computers That Control Themselves

Tech giants like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Google are introducing new chips, laptops, and software to power AI agents that can handle complex tasks autonomously, potentially leading to a future with fewer keyboards and mice.

Trump Signs Executive Order Asking For Access To New A.I. Models Before They Launch

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to allow the government early access to advanced AI models to assess cybersecurity risks and protect critical infrastructure.

People Are Flooding A.I. Chatbots With Health Questions. Microsoft Is Teaming Up With Mayo...

Microsoft and Mayo Clinic are partnering to build an AI model trained on medical data, which will eventually be used to power AI tools for clinicians and an AI healthcare assistant for patients.

Restrictions On Prediction Market Bets By U.S. Troops Part Of Draft Defense Bill

The US military may soon be barred from using prediction markets to bet on global events if a draft defense policy bill passes Congress and becomes law, following a high-profile case where a US special forces soldier is accused of using classified information to place bets tied to the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

‘The Ads Got To Me’: College-Age Adults Are Rushing To Prediction Market Sites. Addiction...

High school seniors who have turned 18 are legally able to make bets on prediction market sites like Kalshi and Polymarket, but they are barred from most forms of legalized gambling, raising concerns from addiction experts and state regulators about the potential public health crisis.

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A New Chapter In Black Medical Education

Xavier University of Louisiana's new Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine has received preliminary LCME approval, becoming the nation's fifth HBCU medical school and the only one in the Gulf South. Set to enroll its first class of 50 students in 2027, the school aims to address physician shortages and expand diversity in medicine.