Thinking Machines wants to build an AI that actually listens while it talks
Right now, every AI model you've ever used works the same way. You talk, it listens. It responds, you listen. Thinking Machines is trying to change thâŚ
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American Factories Lag in Adopting A.I. This Drugmaker Is an Exception.
A Bristol Myers Squibb plant that makes cancer drugs was the only manufacturer in the U.S. recognized for innovation by the World Economic Forum this âŚ
The Governmentâs Page About Its AI Vetting Deals with Google, xAI, and Microsoft Is Missing from Its Website
"These agreements support information-sharing," the announcement once said.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, May 12
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 12.
Android Owners: You Could Get Part of Google's $135 Million Data Settlement
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OpenAI has launched a cybersecurity initiative called Daybreak, powered by GPT-5.5 and Codex Security.
'Fourth Wing' TV Series Ordered by Prime Video
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Remember Digg? Itâs Back, in AI News Outlet Form
Digg once reshaped the internet. It's been reshaping itself over and over ever since.
Microsoftâs C.E.O. Intervened When OpenAI Fired Sam Altman, Muskâs Lawyer Claims
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Prime Video Shoots for Assassins and Steamy Titles With New TV Show Pickups
Brett Goldstein stars as an escort in one show, and Hannah Waddingham is a professional killer in another.
Riding an AI rally, Robinhood preps second retail venture IPO
Robinhood files confidentially for its second venture fund, this time targeting growth and early-stage startups.
'The Rings of Power': Here's When Season 3 Hits Prime Video
A multiple-year time jump sets the third season in the middle of the war between Sauron and the elves.
OpenAI just released its answer to Claude Mythos
OpenAI is launching Daybreak, an AI initiative focused on detecting and patching vulnerabilities before attackers find them. Daybreak uses the Codex SâŚ
GM just laid off hundreds of IT workers to hire those with stronger AI skills
Some of the positions focus on AI-native development, data engineering and analytics, cloud-based engineering, and agent and model development as wellâŚ
I Tried Two Leading Dog DNA Tests on My Rescue Pup. Here's What They Revealed
My dog's history was mostly a mystery -- until I DNA tested him.
Meta Sued by California County Over Alleged Scam Ads on Social Media
Santa Clara County is seeking restitution, damages and policy changes.
Astronomers use the Webb telescope to improve our map of the cosmic web
Adding significantly more detail means better future investigations into the universe's past.
Amazon Stops Selling Fast E-Bikes To Californians
If you want to go faster than 28 mph on two wheels in California, get a motorcycle license.Â
Yarbo says it will remove the intentional backdoor from its robot lawn mower
The company behind the robot lawn mower that ran me over has changed its tune. Yarbo now plans to completely remove the remote backdoor access that coâŚ
Linux bitten by second severe vulnerability in as many weeks
Production-version patches are coming online and should be installed pronto. Linux users have been bitten by yet another vulnerability that gives contâŚ
The 14 Best Electric Toothbrushes for Keeping Your Pearly Whites Clean
After testing over 20 electric toothbrushes, one model stood out thanks to its affordable price and effective features.
Hereâs what Mira Muratiâs AI company is up to
Thinking Machines, the AI company founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, announced Monday that it's working on something called "interaction modelsâŚ
Why Jane Schoenbrun Wanted to Make a Queer-Focused Slasher Film
The director of 'I Saw the TV Glow' has 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,' starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson, coming August 7.
14 of the Best Peacock Shows You Can Stream Today
A second season of The Paper premieres in September.
Big Glass, Power Doors and Phone Chargers That Don't Suck: Audi Previews Q9 Interior
Audi's upcoming full-size flagship SUV inches closer to its July world premiere. I got an early look at its luxurious cabin.
Audi has a new Q9 flagship coming soon: Here's its interior
Audi made sure to consult American tastes for its first full-size SUV. Audi provided flights from Washington, DC, to Munich, Germany, and accommodatioâŚ
Can Air Purifiers Combat Pet Dander? What Our Testing Revealed
We tested Dreame's pet-focused air purifiers to see if they live up to their promises.
Finally, texts between Android and iPhone users can be end-to-end encrypted
Google had urged Apple for years to support RCS texting to make communication between each company's devices more seamless.
Scientists May Have Discovered 27 Star Wars-Like Planets With Two Suns
Stellar eclipses may hold the key to finding new hidden worlds in binary star systems.
How to Use AI to Plan the Camping Trip You Really Want
Brainstorming with Gemini AI helped me plan a camping trip that would be more of an adventure and less of a chore.
Someone Created a Version of âElden Ringâ That Runs on a PS1
Well, thou art of passing skill.
Jonathan Hickman Returns to the X-Men With Marvelâs New âMidnightâ Universe
The X-Men, Spider-Man, and Fantastic Four spearhead a new horror-tinged world for Marvel Comics.