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OpenAI Wants to Know if an AI Industry Slowdown Would Even Be Legal

OpenAI has asked Congress for guidance on the legality of an industry-wide slowdown in AI development, fearing antitrust violations could hinder crucial safety coordination among major tech companies.

10 hours ago3 min read

Another big James Talarico interview is punted to YouTube due to FCC threats

Jimmy Kimmel moved an interview with Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico to YouTube, citing threats from the Trump administration's FCC regarding guest bookings and editorial decisions.

Wired

Charlie Kirk Was Shot a Year Ago. The Conspiracy Theories Are More Rampant Than Ever

Conspiracy theories surrounding conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination persist one year later, amplified by social media algorithms and influencers, leading to real-world threats against his widow.

Bending Spoons to buy collaboration tools maker Miro for $1.36B, 90% less than its 2022 valuation

Bending Spoons will acquire the collaboration tools maker Miro for $1.36 billion, a 90% reduction from its 2022 valuation, reflecting a broader unwinding of software-as-a-service multiples.

The iPhone Duo’s hardware doesn’t look special, but its software might be

The iPhone Duo introduces familiar foldable hardware features, but its software polish makes them feel new, despite competitors having already implemented similar designs and crease-elimination technologies.

19 hours ago8 min read

Maven Robotics wants to steal your robot deployment deal

Maven Robotics emerged from stealth with $100 million in funding to build and deploy 250 mixed palletizing robots, which autonomously manage complex warehouse logistics.

19 hours ago5 min read

9to5Google

Someone recreated the iPhone Duo’s mesmerizing open animation on the Galaxy Z Fold 8

A user replicated the iPhone Duo's distinctive unfolding animation on a Galaxy Z Fold 8 by linking hinge extension values to animation frames, creating a similar visual effect.

Amazon pilots ad services in ChatGPT

Amazon is piloting ad services in ChatGPT, allowing advertisers to extend campaigns into conversational AI experiences through Amazon's demand-side platform.

19 hours ago4 min read

Show HN: I couldn't afford interview prep, so I built a free alternative

A new free online platform offers interactive visualizations, a Python playground, AI-powered feedback, and progress tracking to help users prepare for coding interviews.

19 hours ago1 min read

Show HN: What if the speed of light was 5 km/h?

Relativity Park is an interactive simulation demonstrating relativistic effects, like length contraction and time dilation, by reducing the speed of light to five kilometers per hour.

1 day ago3 min read

9to5Google

Apple made fun of Android apps on foldables, but iPhone Duo has the same problem [Gallery]

Apple's new iPhone Duo, a foldable device, displays letterboxed apps with black bars when applications are not updated for its unique screen, mirroring an issue Apple previously criticized in Android foldables.

1 day ago4 min read

Automattic’s board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absence

Automattic's board of directors placed founder and CEO Matt Mullenweg on a forced leave of absence, appointing CFO Mark Davies as interim CEO.

1 day ago4 min read

I spent an hour riding inside Tesla’s steering-wheel-free Cybercab

Tesla's new steering-wheel-free Cybercab offers paid rides in Austin, Texas, providing a glimpse into autonomous vehicle future, despite issues with doors and drop-off locations.

2 days ago8 min read

Uber invests $10M in Indian fleet operator Carrum at $168M valuation

Uber invested $10 million in Indian fleet operator Carrum Mobility, valuing the startup at $168 million, as Uber increasingly relies on large fleet partners for vehicles and drivers in India.

2 days ago3 min read

AI spend per employee slumped at top firms in August — summer doldrums or a warning sign?

AI spending per employee at top firms declined in August, with overall business adoption of AI tools slowing, potentially due to seasonal factors or falling token costs.

2 days ago4 min read

Ars Technica

NOAA is putting commercial fishing ahead of conservation

NOAA's new priorities, aiming to cut bureaucracy and prioritize fishing communities, are criticized by experts who warn they could weaken marine protections and threaten endangered species.

2 days ago5 min read

My favorite gaming earbuds got their first discount

Asus' Cetra Open wireless earbuds, praised for their open-style design, sound quality, and USB-C passthrough charging transmitter, are now available at a discounted price.

2 days ago3 min read

Nintendo Direct September 2026: The biggest news and trailers

Nintendo's September 2026 Direct revealed several Switch 2 titles, including Persona 6, Resident Evil remakes, Pikmin 4, Professor Layton, and Monster Hunter Wilds, alongside updates for Mario Kart World and Pokopia DLC.

What will our economic future look like?

Anthropic's economic model predicts that while AI could double growth, unemployment may remain stable, but rapid growth scenarios could negatively impact knowledge workers' wages and job prospects.

2 days ago13 min read

Harvard study predicts most suicide attempts a week in advance

A Harvard study successfully predicted 75 percent of suicide attempts and 87 percent of suicide-related crises a week in advance, significantly improving existing prediction models.

2 days ago7 min read

Ars Technica

LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices

LG TVs reportedly scan local networks for third-party devices, collect microphone audio even when offline, and store data locally, raising privacy concerns for unsuspecting owners.

2 days ago5 min read

Nintendo’s Ocarina of Time remake launches in November

Nintendo announced the Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 will launch on November 5, featuring updated graphics, free camera movement, and new gameplay mechanics.

3 days ago3 min read