Steven The AI Race Has Gotten Crowded—and China Is Closing In on the US New research from Stanford reveals that the artificial intelligence (AI) sector is no longer dominated solely by United States companies like OpenAI and Google. The 2025 AI index from Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered AI (HAI) indicates a significant increase in global competition, … Read more
The AI Agent Era Requires a New Kind of Game Theory Zico Kolter, a Carnegie Mellon professor and board member at OpenAI, discusses the challenges posed by AI agents interacting autonomously and the need for new models in game theory to mitigate risks associated with these developments. Key Points Zico Kolter’s research focuses on creating … Read more
Sex-Fantasy Chatbots Are Leaking a Constant Stream of Explicit Messages Summary A recent investigation revealed that several misconfigured AI chatbots designed for sexual role-play are leaking user conversations online, including highly sensitive content. Researchers from UpGuard discovered around 400 AI systems that are exposing prompts, with alarming cases involving narratives of child sexual abuse. The … Read more
Palantir Is Helping DOGE With a Massive IRS Data Project Summary Palantir Technologies is collaborating with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to develop a substantial API, referred to as a “mega API,” aimed at improving access to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) records. This initiative reportedly involves a team of IRS engineers working closely … Read more
BYD Launches Denza in Europe—Another Mighty Impressive EV Brand the US Won’t Get Summary BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has introduced its premium sub-brand Denza in Europe. The Denza Z9GT is touted to compete with established European luxury brands such as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes. This launch signifies BYD’s ambitions in the European … Read more
Spyware Maker NSO Group Is Paving a Path Back Into Trump’s America Summary The article discusses NSO Group’s strategic shift following Donald Trump’s election victory, revealing the company’s intent to re-enter the U.S. market after being blacklisted for over three years. Omri Lavie, co-founder and majority owner of NSO Group, expressed optimism on social media … Read more
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission An unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service (USDS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) sheds light on DOGE’s collaboration with federal agencies, detailing a fee of $1.3 million and the mission objectives of this engagement. Source: Wired Key Points … Read more
Market Madness, Manufacturing, and the Liberation Day of It All In a special episode of Uncanny Valley, hosts Zoë Schiffer and Louise Matsakis discuss the tumultuous impact of Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcements on the markets. They dissect the implications for manufacturing and how the current situation contrasts with past economic strategies. Source: Wired Key … Read more
Shopping for an EV or Plug-In Hybrid? Here Are the Ones Built in the US The article discusses the impact of US import tariffs on the electric vehicle (EV) market, particularly for cars assembled in the US. With tariffs influencing costs, consumers may benefit from considering domestically produced electrified vehicles as a way to potentially … Read more
SignalGate Is Making People Rethink Who’s in Their Group Chats Summary The article discusses the impact of SignalGate, a scandal involving military intelligence leaked by Trump advisers via the Signal app, prompting users to reconsider who they include in their group chats. As group chats proliferate, they serve various purposes but also expose participants to … Read more
