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experts warn rising ai scams

Experts Warn Of Rising AI Scams

Two guests sounded the alarm on national television about fast-spreading artificial intelligence scams and a viral political impostor, urging viewers to stay alert as the 2024 cycle heats up. Author

park service fights algae outbreak

Park Service Battles Algal Bloom Before July 4

With holiday crowds days away, the National Park Service is racing to contain a fast-growing algal bloom fueled by unseasonably warm weather. Crews are treating affected waters with a mix

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Major Trial Questions DHA Brain Benefits

A new large-scale clinical trial is challenging a long-held belief about omega-3 supplements. Researchers report that long-term intake of DHA, a fatty acid found in oily fish and many supplements,

startup battlefield australia deadline nears

Startup Battlefield Australia Deadline Nears

Applications for Startup Battlefield Australia close on July 6, setting a tight window for founders who want a shot at a high-profile pitch stage. Organizers say the chance will not

ex apple team raises funding

Ex-Apple Team Raises $150 Million

A startup formed by former Apple employees has secured $150 million to build camera-free smart glasses, reaching a $1 billion valuation with backing from Meituan and Tencent. The funding signals

meta plans ai cloud push

Meta Plans AI Cloud Push

Meta Platforms is laying groundwork for a new cloud service that would rent out artificial intelligence computing power and models, setting up a direct clash with Amazon, Microsoft, and Google.

neon acquires guadagnino artificial film

Neon Picks Up Luca Guadagnino’s Artificial

In a swift change of course for a high-profile project, indie distributor Neon has acquired “Artificial,” director Luca Guadagnino’s film centered on Sam Altman and OpenAI, after Amazon MGM Studios

spacex losses follow xai merger

SpaceX Losses Follow Merger With xAI

SpaceX has recorded multibillion-dollar losses in recent years after merging with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, raising fresh questions about the strategy and finances behind two of the most

twin quakes strike national fault

Twin Quakes Strike National Fault

Two earthquakes struck the country in quick succession this week, shaking cities and rural towns and prompting a national emergency response. Early assessments suggest the quakes were linked along a