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Ryan Carrier was a failed hedge fund manager. He saw many AI failures in 2010, like Facebook's algorithms affecting US elections. He founded ForHumanity to audit AI systems. The organization has raised little money since 2016.
CISA, NSA, FBI, and international partners released new guidance for software bills of materials (SBOMs). This guidance updates the 2021 minimum elements for SBOMs. It includes feedback from stakeholders and reflects current SBOM tools and needs. An SBOM is like an ingredients list for software.
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Dyson made a new vacuum cleaner called the V16 Piston Animal Submarine. It has a lot of power, 315 air-watts. This is more powerful than their old vacuum, the Gen5Detect.
Reddit users are stockpiling a medication called 7-OH. They are doing 'detoxes' to prepare for a possible ban. This medication is used to help with pain.
A small satellite called Link was sent to help fix NASA's Swift gamma-ray observatory. One week ago, while over 200 miles above Earth, Link began to spin out of control. Two of its three reaction wheels stopped working, and engineers lost steady radio contact. They found a problem with the satellite's cold gas thruster system.
California lawmakers are looking at new rules for data centers. The rules aim to protect electricity customers from higher bills. They also want to reduce the environmental impact of large data centers.
A solar storm is a big event that happens when the sun sends out charged particles. This can affect things like electrical grids, navigation systems, and satellite communications. Scientists are worried about a storm as bad as the Carrington Event in 1859.
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DoorDash has started a new drone delivery program. The program uses small flying robots to bring food to customers. It is now operating in parts of Dallas‑Fort Worth and Charlotte. This moves the company beyond using only human drivers.
Uber and Waymo, two companies that develop self‑driving cars, have ended their partnership. They now disagree on how to bring autonomous vehicles (AVs) to cities. In Washington, D.C., a labor battle is happening over the plan to deploy many AVs at once. Workers and unions worry that mass AV deployment could replace jobs.
Apple is facing a shortage of memory chips because demand for AI hardware is high. This shortage is making it hard for Apple to get enough parts for its devices. CEO Tim Cook, known for his supply‑chain skills, is now dealing with a problem he cannot easily solve. Apple is looking for new suppliers and ways to reduce its need for scarce memory.
Australia banned social media for users under 16 three months ago. A recent report shows most teenagers are still online, using tricks to get around the ban. The government says the ban is still needed and defends it.
Andy Jassy spoke to investors about Amazon's large AI spending. He said the spending is necessary for future growth and will pay off. He tried to calm worries about the costs.
U.S. lawmakers from a House Committee asked DoorDash to explain its use of artificial intelligence models made in China. They want details about how the food delivery company uses these AI tools. The request is part of a joint investigation into foreign AI use by American companies.
Amazon's stock rose sharply after its latest earnings report. The company is a major hyperscaler in cloud computing. Jeff Kilburg explains how investors can trade AMZN for more upside while managing risk.
Amazon's cloud business, AWS, grew strongly in the second quarter. The strong cloud growth helped Amazon beat earnings expectations and boost profits. As a result, Amazon's stock rose sharply, heading for its best single‑day gain in 11 years.
Amazon, Alphabet (Google) and Tesla said they spent more money than they earned in the last quarter. Meta made much less cash than before, down 91%. Building AI systems needs a lot of expensive computer memory, and its price is rising. These factors together make the AI expansion very costly.
General Motors will introduce a new artificial intelligence system inside its vehicles later this year. The system is built by GM and is designed to work better for its customers. It will help with tasks like navigation, voice commands, and vehicle controls.
On Friday, Wall Street analysts highlighted Nvidia, SpaceX, Apple, Amazon, Coinbase, Reddit, Arm, Roblox and other companies. They gave their biggest calls, meaning their top stock recommendations or predictions. On Thursday, the same outlet reported analysts' biggest calls for Nvidia, Jersey Mike's, AMD, Meta, Microsoft, Arm, Target, Starbucks and more. These lists show which stocks analysts are watching each day.
CNBC's Arjun Kharpal interviewed Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf on the Tech Download podcast. Schimpf talked about how artificial intelligence is being used in modern warfare. He also discussed Anduril's efforts to expand into manufacturing. He said AI can make defense systems faster and more accurate.
Europe and the United Kingdom are improving how they test AI models for safety. The United States is preparing to create its own AI rules soon. Officials say whatever the US decides will be just the beginning of global AI governance.
Amazon's stock rose sharply after its earnings report. Apple's stock fell about 7% after its earnings. Investors are buying Amazon shares because they see strong AI growth. Amazon's cloud business beat expectations, showing its AI investments are paying off.
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) launched its first memory chip product in Shanghai. The debut was described as blockbuster, meaning it was very successful and attracted attention. CXMT aims to compete with big global memory makers like Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron. This launch prepares CXMT for its next challenge: proving it can compete worldwide.
Apple is facing rising costs for memory chips used in iPhones. This quarter is important because investors want to see how Apple will handle the higher expenses. The company must explain its plan to reduce the impact of the memory crunch.
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna said he would not change anything about the launch of the Luce electric vehicle. The Luce debuted in spring and received mixed reactions from critics and fans. Despite the criticism, Ferrari is pleased with how the launch went.
Amazon will announce its earnings after the market closes. Investors will watch its cloud business and capital spending plans. The company said its 2026 capex could reach $200 billion. Some analysts think the amount may grow because of rising AI demand.
Researchers studied how AI scammers work. They found that AI can build trust with victims better than humans in some cases. This is a problem because it helps scammers steal money.
Your personal data helped create the AI boom. Big Tech companies keep all the profits from that AI. The article says your share of AI wealth is a right, not a handout. It explains how people can take back their money.
Traders on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket do not just look at the odds. They use fast data and special skills to find better bets. Speed and analysis help them gain an edge over other players. Simply reading the numbers is not enough to win consistently.
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI lab, released a new coding model on Friday. The model can write large amounts of code and costs only pennies to use. This shows that advanced AI software is becoming cheap and common. Tech companies are spending huge amounts on AI hardware, but the AI they produce is getting cheaper each week.
Experts disagree on how much money an AI agent should cost. This lack of agreement is causing confusion in the business world. Companies that sell enterprise software are trying different ways to charge for AI agents. Some use subscription fees, others charge per use or based on results.
This week, hackers attacked the AI companies OpenAI and Anthropic. The attacks raised worries about how safe AI systems are from cyber threats. Some people in Silicon Valley say making AI code open‑source could help find and fix security problems faster. Others argue that open‑source could also let bad actors misuse the technology.
AI-related stocks have stopped falling and may be starting to rise again. Strong earnings from Microsoft gave investors hope about the AI business. At the same time, a hedge fund sold many AI shares, and the trading showed interest from other buyers. These signs suggest the AI stock slump could be ending.
Clear Street, a fintech broker, is launching a private markets platform. It will let investors buy shares of Databricks before its IPO. Databricks is valued at about $188 billion and works in AI. The platform starts with Databricks stakes.
Micron's stock price dropped after Apple CEO Tim Cook said he wants more companies to supply memory chips. He said relying on few suppliers makes prices high. Apple and Amazon are both feeling the impact of higher memory costs.
