Technology

How AI guardrails are impeding the work of offensive cybersecurity researchers

For months, AI giants have devised special vetted programs and strict guardrails to limit the use of their models by malicious hackers. But these limits are now hindering the...

Anthropic’s landmark $1.5B copyright settlement is approved

Anthropic can finally start cutting checks to a group of authors and book publishers that sued the AI...

Spinning Innovation: How Barlow’s Wheel Inspires Today’s Electromechanics

Electric motors are at the heart of modern industry, powering everything from household appliances to industrial machinery. But...

Just How Far Is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

When Jules Verne first published Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea in 1870, the world had barely begun...

Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield

The window is almost shut. On August 19, eight startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney...

Walmart-backed Flipkart expands quick-commerce push as Amazon ramps up in India

As quick commerce becomes India’s next e-commerce battleground, Walmart-backed Flipkart said Wednesday that its Minutes service has built a network of 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers...

Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’

Asked about the privacy implications of chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude, Signal President Meredith Whittaker answered, “These are not your friends. These are not...

Domain Investing in 2025: Why Premium Keyword Domains Are Becoming the Next Safe Haven Asset

In a world where economic uncertainty and global tensions are reshaping investment strategies, a new and often overlooked asset class is quietly rising  premium...

AI is hurting Apple in more ways than one: it may force iPhone price increases

It’s been called RAMageddon: AI’s insatiable demand for hardware has caused a worldwide shortage of memory chips. Now outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook is...

From Lime to Layers: How 1930s House Plaster Compares to Modern Times

Every home tells a story through its walls. The solid, cool touch of an older home feels different from the smooth, papered surfaces of...

Startup CEO Charlie Javice is reportedly angling for a Trump pardon

Charlie Javice, the convicted Frank founder, is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon, with her camp quietly courting people close to the Trump administration, according...