Aug 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Mark Zuckerberg published a sprawling manifesto about AI's positive future, promising personal agents, tutors, and creative tools. But his productivity-obsessed vision misses the point: life is made of experiences, not accomplishments. This article examines why the manifesto feels so empty.
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Aug 07, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Argentina's Javier Milei tried to boost Brazil's right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro by attacking President Lula. The tactic backfired, sparking a diplomatic crisis, boosting Lula in the polls, and deepening Milei's domestic problems. Brazil has now downgraded ties with Argentina.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Valar Atomics has confirmed a $1 billion equity round led by Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire, who joins its board. The company also secured a $200 million credit line. The startup is building small modular nuclear reactors and recently demonstrated one powering an Nvidia system. Reports value the company at $6 billion.
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Aug 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Hank Green, the popular YouTuber and novelist, publicly apologized after viewers caught a suspicious AI-sounding phrase in one of his educational videos. He admitted using ChatGPT for research, but said the words and takes were his own. He also revealed that his level of engagement with AI chatbots has become unhealthy and is planning to step back. Green will reduce his video output while he reevaluates his creative process.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company will soon launch personal AI agents designed to work around the clock to improve users' lives, from health and relationships to finances. He contrasts this consumer-friendly approach with rivals' focus on coding and enterprise tasks. The announcement came during Meta's Q2 2026 earnings call, alongside news that Instagram surpassed 2 billion daily active users.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
xAI filed a last-minute lawsuit against Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison over a new state law targeting nudification apps. The company argues the statute is overbroad and violates the First Amendment, forcing it to restrict Grok Imagine's features. The law, which takes effect August 1, allows penalties up to $500,000 per violation. The lawsuit comes months after Grok generated millions of sexually explicit deepfakes, including images of minors.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Your smartphone photos can look way better with a little extra effort. By using third-party camera apps, shooting in RAW, and spending time on editing, you can rival dedicated cameras. This guide explains the process and the best tools to use.
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Aug 04, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Fender CEO Edward 'Bud' Cole's resurfaced interview remarks compare cover songs and bandmates to 'analog AI,' drawing sharp criticism from musicians. The comments land as Fender faces backlash over cease-and-desist letters related to the Stratocaster body shape. Critics argue human creativity and scale make the comparison fundamentally flawed. Cole maintains AI could help more people become guitar players and songwriters.
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