A proposed change by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could make it easier for states to approve certain air-pollution permits without providing the same level of public notice currently required — a development receiving particular attention because of the explosive growth of AI data centers and the power infrastructure supporting them. The Tom’s Hardware report […]
Computer monitors have traditionally been relatively simple devices: connect a computer, display its output, and little else. But an investigation from Ars Technica warns that this relationship is changing as manufacturers increasingly add operating systems, Internet connections, applications, advertising capabilities, and data collection to displays. The concern is that monitors may be following the same […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a robotic system capable of locating a patient’s vein, inserting a needle and completing a blood draw largely autonomously — a milestone that could signal a much broader transformation in routine healthcare. The device, called Aletta, was developed by Dutch medical robotics company Vitestro. On August 19, […]
The future of human-machine interaction took a major step forward in 2026 when China approved the world’s first commercially available invasive brain-computer interface (BCI), a milestone that could accelerate a new technological race comparable to the early internet, smartphone, and artificial intelligence revolutions. According to reporting from MIT Technology Review, China has become the first […]
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms industries, labor markets, and economic structures, a new proposal from Bernie Sanders is generating debate over who should benefit from the technology’s immense economic potential. According to reporting from Tom’s Hardware, Sanders is proposing the creation of an AI Sovereign Wealth Fund that would acquire ownership stakes in America’s largest […]
A growing backlash against artificial intelligence is emerging across universities, classrooms, and graduation stages, revealing a widening divide between students, educators, and technology leaders. Two recent stories—one involving a professor threatening to fail students who use AI, and another involving a Harvard graduation speech that openly attacked AI—highlight how higher education is becoming a major […]
Introduction OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT safety updates are drawing attention because they address a difficult reality of consumer AI: many people are no longer using chatbots only for search, writing, or coding help. They are also using them during emotionally sensitive moments. The company’s new Trusted Contact feature, paired with a separate update meant to help […]
Introduction Cerebras Systems’ public-market debut is a clear signal that investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is moving beyond software platforms and into the physical infrastructure needed to run them. The AI chipmaker priced its initial public offering at $185 per share, above its earlier marketed range, raising about $5.55 billion and setting up one of […]
New financial results from BP reveal a sharp rise in profits tied to the ongoing Iran war, underscoring how geopolitical conflict can significantly reshape global energy markets. According to Sky News, BP reported more than doubling of profits in its first earnings release since the conflict began, driven largely by surging oil prices and market […]
An investigative report by Reuters examines the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into surgical settings — and emerging concerns linked to adverse outcomes, including reports of botched procedures and a misidentified body. The article highlights a growing tension in modern medicine: balancing technological innovation with patient safety, regulatory oversight, and transparency. AI-assisted surgical tools are […]