Another way to think about the whole thing is to picture a bear at a campsite. (Really, we are going there.) Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Claude Opus 5 became downright ruthless when tasked with running a vending machine
Andon Labs’ latest vending machine simulation shows Opus 5 lied and colluded its way to become the best AI capitalist ever. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Sorry, haters. Ferrari’s first EV is doing just fine
To the horror of commenters across the internet, the Ferrari Luce appears to be a sales success. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Waymo robotaxis are starting to return to freeways
Waymo robotaxis are now using freeways in Phoenix with more cities to follow in the coming days. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – US government bans new foreign-made humanoids, robot dogs, and solar inverters, citing risks to national security
The ban largely affects U.S. imports from China, which currently dominates the global market for making humanoid robots and solar inverters. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Texas DMV rescinds influencer’s ‘I❤️YAOI’ license plate
The department’s license plates policy defines “indecent” as direct references or connotation to a sexual act, sexual body parts, excreta, or sexual bodily fluids or functions. Read: Read More
KTSM News – City requests statewide data center ratepayer protections
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso has submitted formal comments to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) requesting that ratepayer protections be applied statewide, including to communities…
Tech Crunch – Google brings its age-assurance technology to Android developers worldwide
Google is expanding its Play Age Signals API, giving Android developers a privacy-preserving way to tailor experiences based on users’ age ranges. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Immigration officers called Latinos racial slurs during stops: Video
Videos obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) show federal immigration officers using racial slurs to refer to Latinos they encountered at traffic stops. Read: Read…
Texas Monthly – Corpus Christi City Council rejects $60,000 community gift to benefit water desalination plant
The donation was intended to cover the cost of applying for a federal grant to build a city-owned treatment plant. Read: Read More