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Rivian laying off hundreds of workers amid R2 launch
Rivian said Tuesday it was laying off hundreds of workers, or less than 2% of its workforce.
German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
ZDF TV responded to a “cease and desist” letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster’s “outrageous lies”.
US infant mortality reaches historic low, preliminary data shows
According to the CDC, there were just under 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births last year
AI is taking background checks from ‘months to hours,’ clearance agency says
‘We’re trying to use AI…to make these little tiny decisions, and then bring that up to a human,” says Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency official.
‘Dangerous’ AI Models Are Coming No Matter What
The US government crackdown on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 hides a glaring truth: AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.
Iranian military warns Israel of hard response if it continues Lebanon strikes – Haaretz
Iranian military warns Israel of hard response if it continues Lebanon strikes HaaretzIsraeli drone strikes kill at least 4 in southern Lebanon ReutersIsraeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire talks A…
Paris store to part ways with Shein after ownership change
BHV Marais is ending its partnership with Shein after criticism of the fast-fashion brand, which is expected to leave the Paris store by Christmas.
‘Can always come to Moscow’: Russia’s open invitation to Zelenskyy for ‘serious’ dialogue
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is welcome in Moscow for serious peace talks, the Kremlin stated, though no official communication channels exist. This comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts, including US President Trump’s discussions with Zelenskyy and a…
Toronto police say dozens of shootings are linked to ‘multilayered’ gun-for-hire network
Young adults and teens are being recruited through apps like Telegram and paid to carry out attacks, officials sayPolice investigators in Toronto have said that dozens of shootings – including one at the US consulate in March – are linked to a “multila…