A researcher affiliated with Elon Musk’s xAI startup is researching a method to alter the politics of Grok and better align the chatbot with conservatives. Powered by WPeMatico
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The Thomson Reuters decision has big implications for the battle between generative AI companies and rights holders. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreFederal Workers Launch New Lawsuit to Fight DOGE’s Data Access
The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed the complaint on behalf of US federal workers, arguing that DOGE’s data access is illegal and should be cut off. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe CFPB Work Freeze Is Putting Big Tech Regulations ‘On Ice’
The cease-work order at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau won’t just affect lawsuits and enforcement actions. It will stall regulation that could govern tech companies like Apple and Google. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreYour New Favorite Sex Toy Might Be a Drugstore ‘Egg’
Tenga, a sex toy company that originated in Japan, has gained an unusually loyal following. One of its most popular products is both futuristic and decidedly low-tech: disposable “eggs.” Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe Untold Story of a Crypto Crimefighter’s Descent Into Nigerian Prison
As a US federal agent, Tigran Gambaryan pioneered modern crypto investigations. Then at Binance, he got trapped between the world’s biggest crypto exchange and a government determined to make it pay. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWhy People Act So Weirdly at Airports
Time and boundaries dissolve in these spaces while people become charged with stress, anxiety, and excitement. Throw in a drink or two, and it’s no wonder people aren’t themselves. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreTemu and Shein Raised Prices, Removed Products as Trump’s China Tariffs Went Into Effect
Sellers and shoppers on the two sites say they saw items disappear and prices go up after President Donald Trump implemented tariffs on Chinese imports. Powered by WPeMatico
Read More2025: The Year of the AI App
The real competition in AI isn’t about foundation models. It’s about apps built on top of those models. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreTrump’s FBI Pick Kash Patel Took Up to $5M in Stock from Chinese Ecommerce Giant Shein
Donald Trump’s pick for FBI director told senators he has no plans to divest his shares, which his financial disclosure form says were received in exchange for consulting services. Powered by WPeMatico
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