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California Lawmakers Pass AI Safety Bill SB 53 — But Newsom Could Still Veto
California passes AI safety bill SB 53, requiring transparency from AI labs. The bill goes to Governor Gavin Newsom, who could still veto it.
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AIxAI Reportedly Lays Off 500 Workers from Data Annotation Team
xAI has laid off 500 workers from its data annotation team as part of a strategic pivot, focusing on the expansion of specialist AI tutors. The company will now prioritize hiring in various…
TransportationTesla Board Chair Calls Debate Over Elon Musk’s $1T Pay Package ‘A Little Bit Weird’
Tesla’s board chair Robyn Denholm defends Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion pay package, emphasizing that it’s tied to future performance and voting power, not personal wealth.
AIMicro1, a Competitor to Scale AI, Raises Funds at $500M Valuation
AI data-labeling startup Micro1 raises $35M at a $500M valuation. Backed by 01 Advisors, the company competes with Scale AI and partners with leading AI labs.
TransportationRam Ends EV Pickup Truck Plans
Stellantis has scrapped plans for the all-electric Ram 1500 pickup, shifting focus to the extended-range Ram 1500 REV with up to 690 miles of range, set for 2026.
AIWhy the Oracle-OpenAI Deal Caught Wall Street by Surprise
OpenAI and Oracle shocked Wall Street with a $300B deal, boosting Oracle’s stock. Here’s why the agreement matters for AI infrastructure and future power needs.
AppsGmail makes it easier to track upcoming package deliveries
Gmail introduces a new “Purchases” tab to organize upcoming and past deliveries in one place, plus updates to Promotions for easier deal tracking.
AppsThe music industry is broken: OpenWav’s new app aims to change that
OpenWav app, Wyclef Jean music, Jaeson Ma, indie artists, music industry news, direct-to-fan platform, AI tools for artists, streaming alternatives
TransportationTesla’s robotaxi plans for Nevada move forward with testing permit
Tesla gained approval to test autonomous vehicles in Nevada. The DMV permit clears road tests but full robotaxi rollout requires further certification.
TransportationElon Musk’s Boring Company suspends work on Vegas airport tunnel after ‘crushing injury’
Elon Musk’s Boring Company halted work on its Vegas airport tunnel after a worker’s “crushing injury.” OSHA is investigating; worker reported stable.
Government & PolicyA California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law
California’s SB 243 could soon regulate AI chatbots, requiring safeguards for minors and accountability for operators starting January 2026.
SecurityApple’s latest iPhone security feature just made life more difficult for spyware makers
Apple iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone security, Memory Integrity Enforcement, MIE, spyware, zero-day exploits, Pegasus, Cellebrite, Graykey, iOS security, Apple EMTE, iPhone hacking, Apple…
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