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Grok 4 seems to consult Elon Musk to answer controversial questions

During xAI’s launch of Grok 4 on Wednesday night, Elon Musk said — while live-streaming the event on his social media platform, X — that his AI company’s ultimate goal was to develop a “maximally truth-seeking AI.” But where exactly does Grok 4 seek out the truth when trying to answer controversial questions? The newest

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The best Dyson Supersonic Prime Day deal isn’t at Amazon

Best Dyson Supersonic deals during Prime Day As Mashable’s reporter on the Dyson beauty beat, if there’s one piece of advice I can offer you this Prime Day, it’s to not be fooled into thinking Amazon’s Dyson Supersonic Origin deal is worth your money. You can read my in-depth gripes with the Supersonic Origin here,

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DHS Tells Police That Common Protest Activities Are ‘Violent Tactics’

DHS’s risk-based approach reflects a broader shift in US law enforcement shaped by post-9/11 security priorities—one that elevates perceived intent over demonstrable wrongdoing and uses behavior cues, affiliations, and other potentially predictive indicators to justify early intervention and expanded surveillance. A year ago, DHS warned that immigration-related grievances were driving a spike in threats against

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Former Intel CEO launches a benchmark to measure AI alignment

After former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger capped off a 40+ year career at the semiconductor giant in December, many wondered where would Gelsinger go next. On Thursday, the former Intel CEO revealed one piece of his next chapter: trying to ensure AI models support a flourishing humanity. In partnership with a “faith tech” company he

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Best Prime Day 2025 deals under $25

Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsBest Echo dealBest sleep dealMore deals under $25 Best Prime Day deals under $25 Amazon Prime Day 2025 is here, which means it’s time to spring into action. And by that, we mean it’s time to get your wishlist sorted out and start shopping now, because lots

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Amazon Prime Day Live: We’re Dropping Deals and Takes Every 15 Minutes

Photograph: Basepaws Basepaws Breed + Health Cat DNA Test I have a fluffy, beautiful (but dumb) cat named Clover who I’ve long suspected has some Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest cat in her. Turns out, according to Basepaws’ at-home DNA testing kit, she’s about 12% Maine Coon and 12% Ragdoll. Ahh yes, that’s why she’s

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With Varda Space, leading Silicon Valley players make big bet on making drugs in space

Pharmaceutical scientists come up against a hard limitations here on Earth: gravity. Varda Space wants to change that. The company has raised a massive new round to turn space into the “ultimate high ground” for the production of critical pharmaceutical components that can be brought back to Earth and used to make finished drugs.  The

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What is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Dates, deals, competitor sales

Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsWhat is Prime Day?When is Prime Day 2025?How to sign up for Amazon PrimeWhen does Prime Day start and end?The top Prime Day competitor sales to shop in 2025What’s new for Prime Day 2025 (besides the longer hours)?What are the best Prime Day deals?Can you shop on

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The ModRetro Chromatic Is a Game Boy Fit for Your Apocalypse Bunker

For that reason, the console exclusively plays cartridge games, just like its progenitor. There are no digital downloads, though game makers can issue bug fixes or updates if connected to the internet. Accessories for the Chromatic include rechargeable battery packs, cables, and a headset range in cost from $15-$50. You can also buy a dedicated

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French police arrest Russian basketball player accused of ransomware: report

French authorities have arrested a Russian professional basketball player who is accused of being a member of a ransomware gang, according to newswire Agence France-Presse.  Daniil Kasatkin plays for MBA Moscow, a team that is part of the VTB United League, which comprises mostly Russian clubs as well as one team from Belarus and Kazakhstan.

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