OpenAI claims its reasoning model disproved a geometry conjecture unsolved since 1946 — and this time, the mathematicians who exposed its last embarrassing claim are backing it up. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – IrisGo, a startup backed by Andrew Ng, looks to become the AI desktop buddy you never knew you needed
Initially billed as an “AI butler,” Iris watches what happens on a user’s desktop and automatically learns how to do tasks for them, its co-founder says. Read more: Read More
Border Report – US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant
The U.S. imposed sanctions Wednesday on more than a dozen people, a Mexican restaurant and a security firm linked to Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel and its fentanyl trafficking activities. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is creeping into Europe
First came the Netherlands, now it’s Lithuania. And more European countries appear to be in the queue for Tesla’s driver assistance system. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Airbnb gets into hotels, expands AI for host onboarding and customer support
Airbnb will soon let you book luggage storage and car rental services on its app Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Truecaller gets into the eSIM business to diversify its revenue streams
Truecaller’s eSIM product will initially launch in 29 countries Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Global EV market goes K-shaped as the U.S. gets left behind
EV sales have surged worldwide in every region but the U.S., posing risks for legacy and startup automakers. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – OpenAI barrels towards IPO that may happen in September
A day after Elon Musk lost his lawsuit that threatened OpenAI’s structure, leadership and finances, OpenAI is reportedly back to prepping for its IPO. Read more: Read More
Border Report – Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say
One of the people told the AP that the potential indictment is connected to Castro’s alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two planes operated by the Miami-based exile group Brothers to…
Tech Crunch – Jeff Bezos, you were so close to making a good point
“Why is a nurse in Queens who makes $75,000 a year paying more than $1,000 a month in taxes?” Bezos said Wednesday morning on CNBC. “That’s $1,000 that could help with rent,…