Jul 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) unveiled an 'AI accountability agenda,' a package of bills targeting data centre pollution, biased algorithms, workplace surveillance, and chatbot harms. The centrepiece requires FCC certification for data centres to ensure they do not harm the public interest, marking a federal push in a space currently governed by state-level patchworks.
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Jul 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The UK has signed a £2 billion contract to train its army using an AI-powered war simulation system. The 15-year deal, led by Raytheon UK, will create a digital Combat Laboratory to train up to 60,000 soldiers annually. The system blends simulation, live drills, and data analytics, drawing lessons from the war in Ukraine. The contract involves both American and German defence giants, highlighting the tangled nature of European defence.
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Jul 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
As AI becomes deeply embedded in enterprise workflows, understanding system dependencies is crucial. A study reveals 91% of executives lack full visibility. Experts propose monitoring systemic drift through five key indicators to enhance resilience.
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Jul 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AI is accelerating software development, but Tingyu Su argues that differentiation now comes from design and customer experience. She explains why startups should prioritize a founding designer early, and shares insights from her career spanning museums, agencies, and the AI startup Youlify.
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Jul 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
The 2026 World Cup will deploy the most advanced officiating technology in sports history, including full-body 3D scans of every player, upgraded ball sensors, and high-resolution cameras. These systems create digital twins that can be dropped into simulations to precisely determine offside positions and other infractions. The goal is to eliminate blown calls, especially in pivotal moments like goals and penalty kicks, while keeping human referees in the loop.
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Jul 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
AcuRite has delayed its plan to retire the My AcuRite app after widespread user backlash. The new AcuRite NOW app lacks key features like non-integer temperature reporting and a web dashboard. Company VP Jeff Bovee acknowledges shortfalls and says no new shutdown date has been set. The move aims to avoid the kind of reputational damage seen by Sonos after its forced app update.
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Jul 12, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A leading digital media company has revised its user agreement and privacy policy for its technology news site. The change expands the company's rights to use user-generated content, including comments and submissions, for promotional purposes without additional compensation. Contributors are advised to back up their data. The amendment applies only to that specific site.
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Jul 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Coco Gauff's Wimbledon dream ended in agony as she lost a third-set tiebreak to Karolina Muchova after being just one point away from the final. The American held match point at 9-8 but saw her hopes vanish in a dramatic sequence. It was her best-ever Wimbledon performance, surpassing previous fourth-round exits.
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Jul 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Hunter Doohan shares that his Wednesday co-star Jenna Ortega is thrilled about his horror debut in Evil Dead Burn. The close-knit cast celebrates each other's successes beyond the show. Doohan also discusses how preparing for the role turned him into a franchise superfan.
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Jul 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Mark Webber has strongly denied rumors that Oscar Piastri is seeking to leave McLaren, calling the claims 'fiction'. Speculation about Max Verstappen moving to McLaren continues after a meeting between Zak Brown and Verstappen's manager. Piastri remains under contract and happy with the team.
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Jul 11, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Elton John is extending his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour with two concerts in Mexico City this October. The shows mark his first performances in Mexico in 14 years and his official farewell to the country. Tickets go on sale July 16.
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Jul 10, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Carlos Vives has addressed the 2023 Instagram like controversy involving Gerard Piqué and Clara Chía. In a recent interview, he laughingly blamed his wife, Claudia Elena Vásquez, but also reflected on the intense scrutiny that comes with fame. The Colombian singer, a longtime friend of Shakira, now hopes fans will take it easy.
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