A publisher pulling a horror novel over AI use allegations and Nvidia's trillion-dollar bet on AI chips highlight the diverse and impactful developments in artificial intelligence, from new AI agents for publishing and Amazon's rumored AI-centric smartphone to shifts in venture capital funding and Trump's proposed regulatory framework.

• Writer denies it, but publisher pulls horror novel after multiple allegations of AI use — Ars Technica -
• What happened at Nvidia GTC: NemoClaw, Robot Olaf, and a $1 trillion bet — TechCrunch -
• WordPress.com now lets AI agents write and publish posts, and more — TechCrunch -

• Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-centric smartphone — Ars Technica -
• Trump’s AI framework targets state laws, shifts child safety burden to parents — TechCrunch -
• AI startups are eating the venture industry and the returns, so far, are good — TechCrunch -
• Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says — TechCrunch -
• The best AI investment might be in energy tech — TechCrunch -
• These AI notetaking devices can help you record and transcribe your meetings — TechCrunch -

ULA's inability to launch military satellites underscores ongoing challenges in the space industry, even as NASA seeks solutions for moving spacecraft and studies rocket fuel safety, while Perseverance reveals ancient Martian river deltas and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin proposes orbital data center megaconstellations.

• Once again, ULA can't deliver when the US military needs a satellite in orbit — Ars Technica -
• NASA issues draft request for moving space shuttle Discovery—or Orion capsule — Ars Technica -
• Perseverance’s radar revealed ancient subsurface river delta on Mars — Ars Technica -

• NASA wants to know how the launch industry's chic new rocket fuel explodes — Ars Technica -
• Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin enters the space data center game — TechCrunch -
• Jeff Bezos just announced plans for a third megaconstellation—this one for data centers — Ars Technica -
• Rocket Report: Canada makes a major move, US Space Force says actually, let's be hasty — Ars Technica -

A supply-chain attack compromising the Trivy scanner and a French Navy officer accidentally leaking an aircraft carrier's location via Strava highlight critical cybersecurity and privacy vulnerabilities, alongside US accusations against Iran for hacking Stryker and a cyberattack on a vehicle breathalyzer company leaving drivers stranded.

• Widely used Trivy scanner compromised in ongoing supply-chain attack — Ars Technica -
• A French Navy officer accidentally leaked the location of an aircraft carrier by logging his run on Strava — TechCrunch -
• US accuses Iran’s government of operating hacktivist group that hacked Stryker — TechCrunch -

• Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US — TechCrunch -

The Trump FCC allowing Nexstar to vastly exceed TV ownership caps sparks debate on media consolidation, while Kalshi faces a temporary ban in Nevada amidst regulatory battles, and Pinterest's CEO advocates for banning social media for users under 16 as federal agencies dismiss a petition for a Tesla one-pedal driving recall.

• Trump FCC lets Nexstar buy Tegna and blow way past 39% TV ownership cap — Ars Technica -
• Amid legal turmoil, Kalshi is temporarily banned in Nevada — TechCrunch -
• Pinterest CEO calls on governments to ban social media for users under 16 — TechCrunch -

• Feds say no need to recall Tesla's one-pedal driving despite petition — Ars Technica -

Concerning news emerges about a likely widespread infection with a brain-eating virus, while RFK's ally made and retracted claims about replacing CDC vaccine advisors, and a new date for the Monte Verde archaeological site reinforces prior understanding, as the US anticipates a year of chaotic weather.

• You're likely already infected with a brain-eating virus you've never heard of — Ars Technica -
• RFK may replace entire panel of CDC vaccine advisors again, ally lets slip — Ars Technica -
• Monte Verde site gets a new date, but the big picture doesn't change — Ars Technica -

• The US is looking at a year of chaotic weather — Ars Technica -

A jury has determined Elon Musk misled Twitter investors while attempting to withdraw from the acquisition, consequently finding Musk owes damages for his tweets during the takeover, potentially costing him billions.

• Elon Musk misled Twitter investors while trying to get out of acquisition, jury says — TechCrunch -
• Jury finds Musk owes damages to Twitter investors for his tweets — Ars Technica -

Despite Microsoft's insistence on its commitment to Windows 11 quality, the company is rolling back some of its Copilot AI integration, indicating an effort to refine the user experience and reduce "bloat."

• Microsoft keeps insisting that it's deeply committed to the quality of Windows 11 — Ars Technica -
• Microsoft rolls back some of its Copilot AI bloat on Windows — TechCrunch -

A major SteamOS update brings enhanced support for Steam Machine and various third-party hardware, improving compatibility for both AMD and Intel-based systems.

• Major SteamOS update adds support for Steam Machine, even more third-party hardware — Ars Technica -

Questions are raised about why scientists struggle with humor in public speaking, while the linguistic accuracy of the film 'Project Hail Mary' is examined.

• Why scientists can’t get a laugh — TechCrunch -
• Project Hail Mary is in theaters—but do the linguistics work? — Ars Technica -