Judge blocks California’s new AI law in case over Kamala Harris deepfake
A federal judge blocked one of California’s new AI laws on Wednesday, less than two weeks after it was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Shortly after...
Elon Musk’s xAI moves into OpenAI’s old HQ
San Francisco’s Mission district isn’t known for corporate offices, but it’s now home to two of the world’s most well-funded AI startups. Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence...
NordVPN Is Now Just $3.09/mo – Hurry Up and Grab This VPN Offer
VPNs are continually making headlines due to the many advantages they offer. Today, we present NordVPN’s exclusive promotional offer. Don’t miss it—this won’t last long. Source...
Venture firm CRV returns $275 million citing overvaluation of mature startups
CRV, a more than 50-year-old venture firm, is returning to investors $275 million from its $500 million Select fund, which backs later-stage rounds of existing portfolio...
Marvel’s Next Star Wars Chapter Is Playing With the Messy Feelings Left After Return of the Jedi
Marvel’s new Battle of Jakku miniseries has kicked off with an intriguing look at Leia’s interiority after the events of Episode 6. Source : Marvel’s Next...
Four-legged robot learns to climb ladders
The proliferation of robots like Boston Dynamics’ Spot has showcased the versatility of quadrupeds. These systems have thrived at walking up stairs, traversing small obstacles, and...
iPad-like Echo Show 8 slashed by 43% on Amazon ahead of Prime Day
The iPad-like Echo Show 8 is now available at a 43% discount on Amazon ahead of Prime Day. Source : iPad-like Echo Show 8 slashed by...
OpenAI Raises Billions While Pledging to Work With ‘U.S. and Allied Governments’
OpenAI is now valued at $157 billion. A close read of OpenAI’s statement might provide some hints about the future. Source : OpenAI Raises Billions While...
The Heritage Foundation Is Spamming the Government With Thousands of FOIAs
The organization behind Project 2025 is trying to identify government employees to be purged. Source : The Heritage Foundation Is Spamming the Government With Thousands of...
How Absolute Batman Is Building a Bigger Bruce Wayne
io9 sat down with Absolute Batman team Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta to discuss reshaping Batman—literally and metaphorically—for a new age. Source : How Absolute Batman...
