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Is a career in long-haul trucking soon to be a thing of the past? Aurora Innovations’ self-driving trucks can now travel nonstop on a 1,000-mile route between Fort Worth and Phoenix — exceeding what a human driver can legally accomplish. Read more from @Techcrunch:
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February 12, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Is a career in long-haul trucking soon to be a thing of the past? Aurora Innovations’ self-driving trucks can now travel nonstop on a 1,000-mile route between Fort Worth and Phoenix — exceeding what a human driver can legally accomplish. Read more from @Techcrunch:
https://flip.it/ZYkgKU
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With the advent of AI, people think they can turn grainy surveillance footage into sharp pictures, "CSI"-style. It doesn't work — but tell that to the armchair detectives hoping to find perpetrators in the Nancy Guthrie, Renee Good, and Charlie Kirk cases. Here's @parkermolloy.com's take, for […]
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February 12, 2026 at 7:43 PM
With the advent of AI, people think they can turn grainy surveillance footage into sharp pictures, "CSI"-style. It doesn't work — but tell that to the armchair detectives hoping to find perpetrators in the Nancy Guthrie, Renee Good, and Charlie Kirk cases. Here's @parkermolloy.com's take, for […]
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Coyote Media, a worker-owned outlet based in the Bay Area, was approached by Luke Nover, a freelancer with a great story idea. Then editor Soleil Ho noticed something iffy about his social security number, began asking questions, and "Nover" — likely the product of a scammer with ChatGPT — […]
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flipboard.social
February 11, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Coyote Media, a worker-owned outlet based in the Bay Area, was approached by Luke Nover, a freelancer with a great story idea. Then editor Soleil Ho noticed something iffy about his social security number, began asking questions, and "Nover" — likely the product of a scammer with ChatGPT — […]
Google, Meta, push back on addiction claims in landmark social media trial in the U.S.
@AssociatedPress reports: "Meta lawyer Paul Schmidt spoke of the disagreement within the scientific community over social media addiction, with some researchers believing it doesn’t exist." […]
@AssociatedPress reports: "Meta lawyer Paul Schmidt spoke of the disagreement within the scientific community over social media addiction, with some researchers believing it doesn’t exist." […]
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flipboard.social
February 11, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Google, Meta, push back on addiction claims in landmark social media trial in the U.S.
@AssociatedPress reports: "Meta lawyer Paul Schmidt spoke of the disagreement within the scientific community over social media addiction, with some researchers believing it doesn’t exist." […]
@AssociatedPress reports: "Meta lawyer Paul Schmidt spoke of the disagreement within the scientific community over social media addiction, with some researchers believing it doesn’t exist." […]
It's Safer Internet Day! As countries debate social media bans, here's how to keep your teens safe online.
From @euronews: https://flip.it/j70pek
#internet #socialmedia #tech #technology #saferinternetday
From @euronews: https://flip.it/j70pek
#internet #socialmedia #tech #technology #saferinternetday
February 10, 2026 at 2:41 PM
It's Safer Internet Day! As countries debate social media bans, here's how to keep your teens safe online.
From @euronews: https://flip.it/j70pek
#internet #socialmedia #tech #technology #saferinternetday
From @euronews: https://flip.it/j70pek
#internet #socialmedia #tech #technology #saferinternetday
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As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts https://www.reuters.com/investigations/ai-enters-operating-room-reports-arise-botched-surgeries-misidentified-body-2026-02-09/
February 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
As AI enters the operating room, reports arise of botched surgeries and misidentified body parts https://www.reuters.com/investigations/ai-enters-operating-room-reports-arise-botched-surgeries-misidentified-body-2026-02-09/
Arguments to begin in landmark social media addiction trial set in Los Angeles.
From @abc: "Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube will face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. TikTok and Snap, which were originally named in the lawsuit, settled for […]
From @abc: "Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube will face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. TikTok and Snap, which were originally named in the lawsuit, settled for […]
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flipboard.social
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Arguments to begin in landmark social media addiction trial set in Los Angeles.
From @abc: "Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube will face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. TikTok and Snap, which were originally named in the lawsuit, settled for […]
From @abc: "Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube will face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. TikTok and Snap, which were originally named in the lawsuit, settled for […]
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You can't say "SpaceX dropped its Mars plans" because SpaceX never had "plans" for Mars. They had a sales pitch.
There was never any indication that anyone inside SpaceX seriously worked on a Mars mission other than on power point slides.
And no, Starship as such does not count.
There was never any indication that anyone inside SpaceX seriously worked on a Mars mission other than on power point slides.
And no, Starship as such does not count.
February 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
You can't say "SpaceX dropped its Mars plans" because SpaceX never had "plans" for Mars. They had a sales pitch.
There was never any indication that anyone inside SpaceX seriously worked on a Mars mission other than on power point slides.
And no, Starship as such does not count.
There was never any indication that anyone inside SpaceX seriously worked on a Mars mission other than on power point slides.
And no, Starship as such does not count.
A Super Bowl for the “kids picked last in gym class.” Read more from @Techcrunch:
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#tech #siliconvalley #superbowl #technology
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February 8, 2026 at 8:05 PM
A Super Bowl for the “kids picked last in gym class.” Read more from @Techcrunch:
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#tech #siliconvalley #superbowl #technology
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#tech #siliconvalley #superbowl #technology
York state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose a moratorium of at least three years on permits tied to the construction and operation of new data centers. Read more from @Techcrunch:
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#tech #newyork #datacenters #technology
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techcrunch.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM
York state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would impose a moratorium of at least three years on permits tied to the construction and operation of new data centers. Read more from @Techcrunch:
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#tech #newyork #datacenters #technology
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#tech #newyork #datacenters #technology
Amazon's friendliness with the Trump administration is paying off, both to advance founder Jeff Bezos's personal projects and to advance the company's business interests. @brianmerchant says we need a consumer boycott, and for the company's white collar workers to step up […]
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February 7, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Amazon's friendliness with the Trump administration is paying off, both to advance founder Jeff Bezos's personal projects and to advance the company's business interests. @brianmerchant says we need a consumer boycott, and for the company's white collar workers to step up […]
Pinterest has sacked two engineers for writing a script that tracked layoffs. The tracker created an alert for employee names in communications tools such as Slack being removed or deactivated. A spokesperson told @BBCNews this was "a clear violation of Pinterest policy and of their former […]
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February 5, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Pinterest has sacked two engineers for writing a script that tracked layoffs. The tracker created an alert for employee names in communications tools such as Slack being removed or deactivated. A spokesperson told @BBCNews this was "a clear violation of Pinterest policy and of their former […]
Google’s quarterly financial results paint a picture of an internet powerhouse getting stronger in AI age.
@AssociatedPress reports: "Google’s successful evolution has helped drive up Alphabet’s stock price nearly 60% in the past five months, giving it a $4 trillion market value." […]
@AssociatedPress reports: "Google’s successful evolution has helped drive up Alphabet’s stock price nearly 60% in the past five months, giving it a $4 trillion market value." […]
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flipboard.social
February 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Google’s quarterly financial results paint a picture of an internet powerhouse getting stronger in AI age.
@AssociatedPress reports: "Google’s successful evolution has helped drive up Alphabet’s stock price nearly 60% in the past five months, giving it a $4 trillion market value." […]
@AssociatedPress reports: "Google’s successful evolution has helped drive up Alphabet’s stock price nearly 60% in the past five months, giving it a $4 trillion market value." […]
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"Inoculation" doesn't just work to protect you against diseases. You can also psychologically prime people against persuasive attacks from media — for example, by explaining to people how deepfakes work. Here's more from @TheConversationUS.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:21 PM
"Inoculation" doesn't just work to protect you against diseases. You can also psychologically prime people against persuasive attacks from media — for example, by explaining to people how deepfakes work. Here's more from @TheConversationUS.
https://flip.it/HuORk4
#psychology #science […]
https://flip.it/HuORk4
#psychology #science […]
China is to ban hidden door handles on cars. Instead, vehicle doors must have a mechanical release function, inside and outside. The purpose is to make cars safer after electric vehicle accidents where electronic doors reportedly failed to operate and trapped passengers inside. Here's more from […]
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February 4, 2026 at 6:21 PM
China is to ban hidden door handles on cars. Instead, vehicle doors must have a mechanical release function, inside and outside. The purpose is to make cars safer after electric vehicle accidents where electronic doors reportedly failed to operate and trapped passengers inside. Here's more from […]
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Oh, and also, the response of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to Musk calling the search of his offices a "political attack" is absolutely savage.
February 4, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Oh, and also, the response of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to Musk calling the search of his offices a "political attack" is absolutely savage.
Khaby Lame, a 25-year-old Senegalese-Italian influencer, is the world's most followed TikToker. Now, he's sold commercial rights to his brand for a 36-month period for $975 million. The standout feature of this deal: Lame has authorized developed of an AI "digital twin," which can operate around […]
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February 3, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Khaby Lame, a 25-year-old Senegalese-Italian influencer, is the world's most followed TikToker. Now, he's sold commercial rights to his brand for a 36-month period for $975 million. The standout feature of this deal: Lame has authorized developed of an AI "digital twin," which can operate around […]
Back in 2020, tech companies expounded about how important it was to "bring your whole self to work." Now, they want you to leave that girl or guy at home, while you, of course, return to the office. What gives? @mmasnick writes for @techdirt.com about how it was always just a business decision […]
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February 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Back in 2020, tech companies expounded about how important it was to "bring your whole self to work." Now, they want you to leave that girl or guy at home, while you, of course, return to the office. What gives? @mmasnick writes for @techdirt.com about how it was always just a business decision […]
France summons Elon Musk for questioning as X deepfake backlash grows.
@AFP_NEWS_US reports: "The French investigation, which began in January 2025 over allegations X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics, now also includes a probe into Grok's dissemination of Holocaust denials […]
@AFP_NEWS_US reports: "The French investigation, which began in January 2025 over allegations X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics, now also includes a probe into Grok's dissemination of Holocaust denials […]
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flipboard.social
February 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
France summons Elon Musk for questioning as X deepfake backlash grows.
@AFP_NEWS_US reports: "The French investigation, which began in January 2025 over allegations X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics, now also includes a probe into Grok's dissemination of Holocaust denials […]
@AFP_NEWS_US reports: "The French investigation, which began in January 2025 over allegations X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics, now also includes a probe into Grok's dissemination of Holocaust denials […]
Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired xAI in a deal that values the combined company at $1.25 trillion. Here's more from @Techcrunch
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#elonmusk #spacex #xai
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February 2, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired xAI in a deal that values the combined company at $1.25 trillion. Here's more from @Techcrunch
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#elonmusk #spacex #xai
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#elonmusk #spacex #xai
Tech leaders' names are all over the Epstein files. @WIRED breaks down who shows up most often in the 3 million documents and photos released so far, and what is revealed.
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#technology #tech #epstein #elonmusk #peterthiel
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The Tech Elites in the Epstein Files
The Department of Justice has released more than 3 million documents and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s who shows up from Big Tech the most often—and what the files reveal.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Tech leaders' names are all over the Epstein files. @WIRED breaks down who shows up most often in the 3 million documents and photos released so far, and what is revealed.
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#technology #tech #epstein #elonmusk #peterthiel
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#technology #tech #epstein #elonmusk #peterthiel
A coalition of nonprofits is demanding that the U.S. government block Grok — the chatbot that was accused of generating thousands of nonconsensual explicit images per hour, which were then disseminated on X — from being used in federal agencies. @Techcrunch has more:
https://flip.it/N_evnk […]
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February 2, 2026 at 8:06 PM
A coalition of nonprofits is demanding that the U.S. government block Grok — the chatbot that was accused of generating thousands of nonconsensual explicit images per hour, which were then disseminated on X — from being used in federal agencies. @Techcrunch has more:
https://flip.it/N_evnk […]
https://flip.it/N_evnk […]
If your business had 1 billion users or customers, you’d think that was a good sign of overall satisfaction. Windows 11 has 1 billion users — but it seems like there are nearly as many DSATS. Read more from ZDNET.com:
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#tech #microsoft #windows11 #technology
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#tech #microsoft #windows11 #technology
Windows 11 has 1 billion users - and they're furious
Hitting 1 billion monthly active users should be cause for celebration in Redmond. These days, though, it feels like every one of those users is complaining. Does Microsoft have what it takes to address the many pain points in Windows 11?
www.zdnet.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:55 PM
If your business had 1 billion users or customers, you’d think that was a good sign of overall satisfaction. Windows 11 has 1 billion users — but it seems like there are nearly as many DSATS. Read more from ZDNET.com:
https://flip.it/Xz6jHT
#tech #microsoft #windows11 #technology
https://flip.it/Xz6jHT
#tech #microsoft #windows11 #technology
AI assistant OpenClaw, briefly known as Moltbot and Clawbot before that, is building a social network where assistants can interact with each other. Andrej Karpathy, Tesla’s former AI director, called it “genuinely the most incredible sci-fi takeoff-adjacent thing I have seen recently.” Read […]
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February 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM
AI assistant OpenClaw, briefly known as Moltbot and Clawbot before that, is building a social network where assistants can interact with each other. Andrej Karpathy, Tesla’s former AI director, called it “genuinely the most incredible sci-fi takeoff-adjacent thing I have seen recently.” Read […]
From @Techcrunch: SpaceX has filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission to launch a constellation of up to 1 million solar-powered satellites that it said will serve as data centers for artificial intelligence.
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January 31, 2026 at 10:30 PM
From @Techcrunch: SpaceX has filed a request with the Federal Communications Commission to launch a constellation of up to 1 million solar-powered satellites that it said will serve as data centers for artificial intelligence.
https://flip.it/ERl.g6
#tech #spacex #satellites #technology
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#tech #spacex #satellites #technology