What Happens After a City Cancels Its Flock Contract
Cities canceling Flock Safety contracts face a surprise: cameras may stay up and collected license plate data isn't deleted right away. Here's what de-Flocking really means.
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Superhuman Acquires Fathom: AI Productivity Goes Agentic
Superhuman acquires YC-backed AI notetaker Fathom, which serves 400K monthly active users, signaling a major shift toward agentic productivity platforms.
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Microsoft AI Code of Conduct: Key Rules Explained
Microsoft's new AI code of conduct bars models from hacking systems or deceiving users. Learn what the policy says and why it matters for AI safety.
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Vinyl Bar Shibuya: Music Apps Without AI Prompting
A former Spotify exec's Shibuya startup launches fun music apps and experimental singles that put users at the center of music creation — no AI prompting required.
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Khosla Ventures Opens First NYC Office This Fall
Khosla Ventures is opening a New York office this fall, marking its first expansion beyond Sand Hill Road. Here's what it means for VC and East Coast startups.
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Could AI Really Kill Us All? The Extinction Debate
Could AI pose an existential threat to humanity? Experts unpack AI extinction risk, scaremongering vs. real danger, and what we should do about it.
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Oracle's Renewables Push for Stargate Data Center
Oracle pledges 2 GW of renewables for its Stargate AI data center in New Mexico, but critics say fuel cell reliance undermines the green commitment.
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Proteomics Unlocks Ancient Egyptian Artifact Secrets
Scientists use mass spectrometry-based proteomics to identify glues and adhesives in Egyptian artifacts, revealing animal collagens, egg proteins, and plant sources like sesame and moringa.
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Unvaccinated PA Woman Dies of Measles in 2026 Outbreak
A 40-year-old unvaccinated Pennsylvania woman died of measles complications, marking the third vaccine-preventable measles death in the US in 2026 amid a statewide outbreak.
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AI Doom Warnings Explained: What's Behind the Debate
The AI industry is debating existential risk again. We break down what's behind the latest AI doom warnings and what they mean for humanity's future.
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Court Rejects Trump's Forced Coal Plant Extensions
A federal appeals court struck down Trump's coal plant emergency order, ruling the DOE declaration unlawful — with implications for every blocked coal closure.
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Bouncy Castle MRSA Outbreak Infects 48 Kids in Ireland
A community event in Ireland turned dangerous when a bouncy castle sparked an MRSA outbreak infecting 48 children. Learn what happened and how to stay safe.
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