Tesla’s battle with the California Department of Motor Vehicles isn’t over after all
Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the California DMV in the ongoing battle around Autopilot.
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Anthropic-funded group backs candidate attacked by rival AI super PAC
Dueling pro-AI PACs have centered around backing or targeting one New York congressional bid: Alex Bores, whose RAISE Act requires AI developers to disclose safety protocols and report serious system misuse.
Google’s new Gemini Pro model has record benchmark scores — again
Gemini 3.1 Pro promises a Google LLM capable of handling more complex forms of work.
OpenAI reportedly finalizing $100B deal at more than $850B valuation
OpenAI is reportedly getting close to closing a $100 billion deal, with backers including Amazon, Nvidia, SoftBank, and Microsoft. The deal would value the ChatGPT-maker at $850 billion.
Jack Altman joins Benchmark as GP
Jack Altman and Benchmark announced today that he would be joining the firm as a general partner.
Fintech lending giant Figure confirms data breach
The company said hackers downloaded “a limited number of files” after breaking into an employee’s account. The hacking group ShinyHunters took responsibility for the breach.
IBM will hire your entry-level talent in the age of AI
IBM plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the U.S. in 2026, but these jobs will have different tasks than in previous years.
Trump administration undermines EPA enforcement of Clean Air Act
The EPA’s new rule seeks to undo a 2009 finding that allowed the federal government to regulate six greenhouse gases.
Apple acquires all rights to ‘Severance,’ will produce future seasons in-house
The show is expected to run for four seasons, with the possibility of spin-offs, a prequel, and foreign versions.