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Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,800 Robotaxis After Vehicle Swept Into Creek

Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 self-driving cars after a vehicle was swept into a creek in Texas. The recall addresses a software issue that risks driving into flooded roads. The company is developing safeguards and temporarily suspended its San Antonio service.

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Gado via Getty Images A white Waymo self-driving car with the words Waymo on the side, parked outside a building.

Meta's Smart Glasses Lead Sales Amid Privacy Concerns and Growing Use

Meta's smart glasses dominate sales despite privacy concerns and legal challenges. Other tech giants plan launches, raising questions about recording norms and societal impact.

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Reuters Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on a stage describing Meta's Ray-Bans, a large image of which is being shown behind him.

JCB Aims to Break Land Speed Record with Hydrogen-Powered Hydroxmax

JCB aims to break its 2006 diesel land speed record with the hydrogen-powered Hydroxmax, driven by Andy Green, featuring advanced hydrogen engines and aerodynamic design.

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BBC A sleek yellow JCB vehicle is displayed on a stage indoors, with large screens and lighting overhead.

Chasing Utopia Review: Mo Gawdat’s Urgent Call for Ethical AI Amid Rising Risks

Chasing Utopia follows former Google exec Mo Gawdat as he warns of AI’s risks and advocates for embedding empathy in technology to prevent catastrophic outcomes.

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Mo Gawdat in a leather jacket stands still in Grand Central Station as blurred people walk around him.

TikTok Revises AI Video Descriptions in US After Bizarre Errors

TikTok has scaled back its AI video description feature in the US after it generated bizarre and inaccurate summaries, including misidentifying celebrities. The company now limits AI overviews to product suggestions only.

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Amazon Launches UK's First Drone Delivery Service in Darlington

Amazon has launched the UK's first drone delivery service in Darlington, delivering small packages within a 7.5-mile radius using advanced MK30 drones. The service aims for ultra-fast deliveries, with safety measures and ongoing trials to expand operations.

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Rob standing by a fence looking up a drone which has dropped a cardboard box on his gravel driveway

Ukraine’s Robot-Driven Battlefield Signals Future of Warfare

A Ukrainian-British start-up reveals how robots and drones are transforming warfare in Ukraine, signaling a future where unmanned systems may outnumber human soldiers on battlefields worldwide.

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United24 Robots, drones and trucks in a studio setting

US Partners with Tech Firms for National Security Review of AI Models Pre-Release

The US government has partnered with Google DeepMind, xAI, and Microsoft to review AI models before release, focusing on national security risks including cybersecurity and biosecurity.

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A flag flies above the entrance to a government building.

US Commerce to Test AI Models from Google, Microsoft, and xAI for Safety

The US Department of Commerce will test AI models from Google, Microsoft, and xAI for safety before public release, expanding oversight efforts initiated under the Biden Administration.

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Reuters US President Donald Trump wearing a blue suit, red neck tie and white dress shirt at a desk in the White House looking down while signing executive orders.

King Charles Launches UK Space Agency Project During Bermuda Visit

King Charles concluded his Bermuda visit by launching a UK Space Agency project to track space debris, opening a new coast guard station, and engaging with local dignitaries. The trip marked his first visit to a British overseas territory since ascending the throne.

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PA Media King Charles III unveils a plaque to officially launch the new UK Space Agency (UKSA) observatory. He turns to face the plaque while holding the cover

UK Firm Launches Solar-Powered AI Data Centres via 50,000 Smart Lampposts in Nigeria

UK firm Conflow Power Group plans to deploy 50,000 solar-powered smart lampposts in Nigeria, creating a distributed AI data centre network with surveillance and processing capabilities.

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Conflow Power Group A picture of a tree-lined street in Morocco with iLamps visible in green spaces next to the road an on a terrace. The lamps are curved like a bendy drinking straw and the top half is wrapped in solar cells.

Pentagon Commits to Becoming an 'AI-First' Military with Expanded Tech Partnerships

The Pentagon has signed expanded AI contracts with major tech firms, aiming to become an 'AI-first' military force while avoiding vendor lock and addressing concerns from companies like Anthropic.

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