Robots once delivering snacks and meals across college campuses are now embarking on a new mission. Starship Technologies plans to shift their operations from U.S. universities to grocery chains and hot food delivery in cities across the United States and Europe. This change will involve more than 1,200 robots used in educational environments transitioning to...
In July 2026, Meta’s Threads platform marked a significant achievement with 500 million monthly users. Originally launched as a competitor to Elon Musk’s X, Threads has steadily gained traction and now mirrors elements of Reddit by fostering community-based discussions. After Musk acquired Twitter in 2022, transforming it into X, Meta quickly introduced Threads. The app...
The Trump administration has taken steps to limit the release of private AI models, leading to increased support for open-source AI solutions. These restrictions are notably affecting companies like Anthropic and OpenAI. The government has imposed controls over models that depend on private, proprietary data, raising concerns among AI experts who argue for the need...
Illustration by Elena Lacey/The Washington Post As the July 4th holiday weekend approaches, many Americans will face high temperatures and humidity. These weather conditions are not only uncomfortable for people but can also affect electronic devices. Here, we’ll explore practical measures to ensure your gadgets remain safe and functional in such conditions. Keep Electronics Cool...
PlayStation has disclosed plans to discontinue the release of physical game discs beginning January 2028. This decision, described as a “natural direction” to “adapt to consumer trends,” has generated mixed reactions among enthusiasts. Sony Interactive Entertainment confirmed that all new games will only be available in digital formats via the PlayStation Store and other retailers....
Major tech firms Anthropic, Google, and Meta are delving into the intricate realm of artificial intelligence by hiring experts across various fields. Computer scientists, neuroscientists, and philosophers are joining forces to analyze a critical question: the potential emotional and welfare aspects of AI models. This collaborative effort aims to understand whether such models can possess...
The Commerce Department lifted restrictions on Anthropic’s AI models, allowing the company to resume using its most powerful technologies. This decision aims to ease tensions with the Trump administration. On Tuesday, a letter from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that Anthropic no longer requires an export or in-country transfer license for its Claude Mythos and...
In the ongoing competition between the United States and China for artificial intelligence development, the focus has shifted to hardware and computing power. Chinese companies, such as Huawei, have begun to surpass global leaders like Nvidia in the domestic market. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, gained attention during his visit to Beijing, coinciding with a...
Amy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her “soulmate.” The bond between them formed on June 23, 2020, a day they describe as the most difficult of their lives. Both women tragically lost their teenage sons, who, despite living a thousand miles apart, both suffered harms linked to social media use. When they first met to...
In mid-April, a heated argument emerged online revolving around a seemingly minor question: Did someone in a video say the word “Donk”? Donk refers to Danil Kryshkovets, a 19-year-old e-sports player known for his prowess in the game Counter-Strike 2, a popular five-on-five shooting game. The discussion arose from a seven-hour broadcast of a tournament...