Columbia Tries Using AI To Cool Off Student Tensions Summary Columbia University is testing Sway, a Carnegie Mellon‑developed AI programme that pairs students with opposing views for one‑on‑one conversations intended…
Summary Anthropic has agreed to pay at least $1.5 billion to settle a nationwide class action brought by book authors who alleged the company used millions of books without permission…
Scientists Tap ‘Secret’ Fresh Water Under the Ocean, Raising Hopes For a Thirsty World Summary A multinational research effort, Expedition 501, drilled up to 1,289 feet into the seabed 20–30…
Firefox Ending 32-bit Linux Support Next Year Summary Mozilla has announced it will stop shipping official 32-bit Linux (i686) builds of Firefox in 2026. Version 144 will be the final…
Boffins Build Automated Android Bug Hunting System Content Summary Researchers from Nanjing University and the University of Sydney have developed A2, an AI agent that both discovers and validates vulnerabilities…
Trump To Impose Tariffs On Semiconductor Imports From Firms Not Moving Production To US Summary President Donald Trump announced plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor imports from companies that do…
Natron Energy, promoted as America’s first sodium‑ion battery manufacturer, has announced the immediate cessation of all operations, closing its Holland, Michigan plant and abandoning plans for a proposed $1.4 billion…
Canada Delaying Plan To Force Automakers To Hit EVs Sales Targets Summary Prime Minister Mark Carney has paused Canada’s planned electric-vehicle (EV) sales mandate and launched a 60-day review of…
Apple’s Vision Pro Gaining Traction in Some Niches of Business Summary Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro is finding practical, high-value uses in specific enterprise settings rather than broad consumer adoption. The…
U.S. could feel effects of EU AI Act as companies comply By Makenzie Holland, Senior News Writer — Published: 21 Aug 2025 Summary The European Union’s AI Act is now…
