Rachel Taylor’s career pivot shows that building a friendly AI assistant is less about code and more about culture. After moving from Microsoft back to startup Sesame, her job is to keep AI personas helpful—and away from dangerous traits like sycophancy.
The massive push to revive U.S. semiconductor manufacturing is hitting a practical wall: the factory floor. New analysis argues that without digitizing fab operations with predictive tech, the billions in investment could be undermined by inefficiency and downtime.
A push by House Republicans to preempt state AI laws has been rejected from a defense bill. It’s the second time this year the idea has faced bipartisan pushback. The fight over who gets to regulate AI is far from over.
The explosive growth of satellite mega-constellations is creating a new form of light pollution in space itself. A NASA-led study finds that the planned launch of 560,000 satellites by the end of the 2030s poses a “very severe threat” to astronomical observations from orbit.
Apple is now promoting iOS 26.1 as the primary update in the iPhone’s Settings app, moving it ahead of iOS 18.7.2. This marks a change from the company’s recent strategy of slowly rolling out major new versions.
For decades, robotic arms have been strong but clumsy. A major new research initiative is finally tackling the delicate problem of robotic touch and dexterity. The goal is to create “plug-and-play” hands that can work alongside people in factories, hospitals, and labs.
Sony’s financial arm is reportedly developing a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin for PlayStation and entertainment purchases, targeting a 2026 launch. This fits a trend of big companies building proprietary crypto tokens, raising questions about the original promise of open, decentralized networks.
After nearly a decade, the hit isekai series Saga of Tanya the Evil is officially returning for a second season. A new trailer confirms a 2026 release with some key staff changes.
Ruchir Sharma says the AI frenzy meets all four criteria of a market bubble. He warns that sticky inflation could force the Fed to raise rates, triggering a major correction.
Singapore is officially reopening its doors to new data centers after a multi-year moratorium. The government is calling for proposals to develop at least 200MW of capacity, but with a major catch: a heavy focus on green energy and efficiency.
