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Today's tech news: Uncrewed narco subs could transform drug trafficking. Google DeepMind calls for scrutiny of AI moral behavior. The legal case for climate justice is building. Plus, other tech stories.
Microsoft proposes a blueprint to verify online content authenticity using digital provenance, watermarks, and fingerprints. While promising, adoption faces hurdles from tech platforms and public skepticism, even as regulations like California's AI Transparency Act push for change.
Tenga's data breach exposed about 600 U.S. customers' names, emails, and order details after an employee's email was hacked. The company has notified affected individuals.
Current is a new RSS reader app that removes the stress of unread counts by presenting feeds as a flowing "river" of content that fades over time, making news consumption feel less like a chore.
OpenAI nears $100B+ funding at over $850B valuation, with Amazon, SoftBank, Nvidia, and Microsoft leading investments, as it tests ads in ChatGPT to boost revenue.
SoftBank's SB Energy plans a $33B, 9.2-gigawatt natural gas plant on the Ohio-Kentucky border, potentially the largest in the U.S. It could power 7.5M homes but emit significant CO2. Its link to data centers, including with OpenAI, is unclear.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg testified in a trial over social media's harm to teens. Internal emails contradicted his claims about not pushing increased app usage. The case could lead to major tech reforms.
NY Governor Hochul withdrew a proposal to legalize robotaxis statewide, a setback for Waymo. The plan lacked legislative support. Waymo remains committed to bringing its service to New York.
Meta is shutting down messenger.com in April 2026, redirecting web users to Facebook for messaging. Those without Facebook accounts can only use the mobile app.
Reddit is testing an AI search tool that shows product carousels based on user recommendations, linking directly to retailers. This blends community discussions with e-commerce.
Google Chrome adds new features like Split View, PDF annotations, and direct saving to Google Drive to compete with AI browsers and keep users.
SpaceX's Texas town Starbase, less than a year old, is establishing its own municipal court, police, and fire services to serve its growing population and support its rocket launch operations.
Microsoft proposes a blueprint to verify online content authenticity using digital provenance, watermarks, and fingerprints. While promising, adoption faces hurdles from tech platforms and public skepticism, even as regulations like California's AI Transparency Act push for change.
Reddit is testing an AI search tool that shows product carousels based on user recommendations, linking directly to retailers. This blends community discussions with e-commerce.
Google Chrome adds new features like Split View, PDF annotations, and direct saving to Google Drive to compete with AI browsers and keep users.
Tenga's data breach exposed about 600 U.S. customers' names, emails, and order details after an employee's email was hacked. The company has notified affected individuals.
Cellebrite cut off Serbian police after abuse allegations but dismissed similar claims in Jordan and Kenya, despite evidence from Citizen Lab researchers.
ATM jackpotting has evolved from a security demo to a widespread criminal operation. The FBI reports over 700 attacks in 2025, netting $20M, often using malware like Ploutus to force ATMs to dispense cash.
Today's tech news: Uncrewed narco subs could transform drug trafficking. Google DeepMind calls for scrutiny of AI moral behavior. The legal case for climate justice is building. Plus, other tech stories.
OpenAI nears $100B+ funding at over $850B valuation, with Amazon, SoftBank, Nvidia, and Microsoft leading investments, as it tests ads in ChatGPT to boost revenue.
Toyota Canada hired seven humanoid Digit robots to unload parts in an SUV factory. This real-world deployment is a rare step beyond lab demos, aiming to automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.