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MIT Conference Probes AI’s Social Impact

At MIT on Wednesday, researchers, students, and industry voices met to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, policy, and daily life. The gathering featured keynote talks by journalist Karen

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Analog Cameras Defy The Digital Tide

Even as artificial intelligence reshapes photo apps and phones get smarter, film cameras are holding their ground. Across major cities and small towns, interest in instant film and retro-style gear

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A16z Leads $16 Million Seed For Pit

AI startup Pit has secured a $16 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, adding a high-profile backer to a company founded by the entrepreneurs behind European scooter firm Voi.

citgo posts eighty two million q1 loss

Citgo Posts $82 Million Q1 Loss

Citgo Petroleum reported an $82 million net loss for the first quarter, reversing a strong profit from a year earlier as weak refining margins squeezed earnings. The Houston-based refiner, owned

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Microsoft Adds GPT-5.5 Instant to Copilot

Microsoft is expanding its AI stack again, adding OpenAI’s newest model to its Copilot tools used by businesses and consumers. The company said GPT-5.5 Instant is now available in Copilot

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AI Takes Center Stage At GeekWire Awards

On the floor of the 2026 GeekWire Awards, founders and technologists outlined how artificial intelligence is reshaping their work, while fans of the event took a look back at 15

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Pentagon Accelerates AI Amid Guardrail Debate

The Pentagon is pressing ahead with artificial intelligence projects, even as some Democratic lawmakers warn that safety checks are being left behind. The push is national in scope and touches

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Estate Tactic Targets Carried Interest Taxes

A new strategy is gaining attention among venture capital leaders who want to pass on wealth while managing taxes. CPA Anthony Venette says gifting carried interest derivatives can preserve a