The AI landscape is rapidly evolving with new models being developed, safety concerns being raised, and AI being integrated into various applications, including coding tools and customer service bots, while Meta faces scrutiny over AI training data usage.
Trump's proposed budget and tariffs are facing scrutiny for their potential negative impacts on science, clean energy, the environment, healthcare, and consumers, while his efforts to defund PBS and NPR have been met with strong opposition.
Apple is facing increasing pressure to loosen its grip on the App Store, with changes being made to allow external payment options for developers, while Spotify and Stripe are already taking advantage of these new opportunities.
The gaming world sees delays for Grand Theft Auto VI, Epic Games offering revenue relief for smaller developers, and an update to fix a Switch boot up bug, while an Elder Scrolls wiki celebrates 30 years of helping gamers.
Sam Altman and Elon Musk are reportedly competing to create an 'everything app,' while Altman's Worldcoin project and the related crypto space are also attracting attention.
Deals are available for AirPods and Xbox Series X/S, Android is developing a desktop mode, and Google is teasing its NotebookLM app, alongside other product announcements.
The DOJ is pursuing a breakup of Google's ad business, while TikTok faces a substantial fine for data privacy violations, and Texas is challenging fluoride use in toothpaste.
Aurora is launching its driverless trucking service, Uber is partnering with Momenta for autonomous vehicles, and a surprise bidder joins Canoo's bankruptcy case.
Microsoft is pushing passwordless logins, a dating app exposed user data, and WhatsApp privacy settings are explored, revealing ongoing concerns about data security and user privacy.
Trump's budget cuts for science are criticized, while topics like screwworms, insomniac flies warding off parasites, and cyborg cicadas playing music highlight diverse scientific research.
The White House is seeking to end the SLS, Orion, and Lunar Gateway programs, while Eric Schmidt reportedly bought Relativity Space for data centers in orbit, and a Soviet spacecraft's debris may pose a risk.
Epic Games Store eliminates revenue fees for small developers, Ara Partners launches a new fund for decarbonizing industrial assets, and Fubo plans a sports bundle.
GM's motorsport strategy is discussed, a Star Wars makeover is coming for a robot, a Grand Theft Auto VI trailer is rewatched, and a Marvel movie receives a review.
Pinterest users experienced mass account suspensions and related confusion, while concerns arise about AI's role in juicing engagement on such platforms.