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Major AI Models Restrict Freedom of Expression, Oversight Board Reports
A report by Meta's Oversight Board reveals that leading AI models may limit users' freedom of expression, influenced by government censorship.
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U.S. Heat Pump Sales Hit Record Highs Even After Tax Credit Expiry
Heat pump sales in the U.S. continue to grow despite the expiration of tax credits. By Q1 2026, they surpassed gas furnaces by 32%, doubling sales over the past 15 years. Rising energy awareness and the Inflation Reduction Act's lingering impact fuel the trend.
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Android 17's AI Features Yet to Be Realized; Only Floating Bubbles Added So Far
Despite Google's claims of Android 17 as an "intelligence system," no AI features were introduced in the stable release. The only new addition is App Bubbles, highlighting the gap between user expectations and reality.
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The GW Era of AIDC Begins: A New Normal for Data Center Construction
The growing demand for AI has ushered data centers into the gigawatt era, demanding technological shifts in power supply, liquid cooling, and interconnectivity. Speed of construction becomes a critical competitive edge.
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Linux Driver for GETAC Rugged Laptops Introduced
A new Linux driver, "getac-mpmd," has been proposed to enable programmable buttons on GETAC rugged laptops via ACPI.
Internet Voices
Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Researchers Over Content Moderation Work
A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against a Trump administration policy targeting researchers working in content moderation, citing its "lack of a clear stopping point."
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Musk Acquires Gas Turbine Company to Secure Power for AI Operations
Elon Musk has acquired mobile gas turbine manufacturer APR Energy to secure power for xAI's data centers, signaling a shift towards fossil fuel investment.
Internet Voices
Share Bike Price Hikes: The Contradiction Between Public Utility and Commerce
China's Meituan, Hello, and Qingju have revised share bike rates, effectively raising prices while disguising it as extended ride durations. Criticism mounts over the pricing logic for this public transport alternative, as analysis reveals limited consumer options.
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AppleCare Plus to See Price Hike for Mac and iPad
Apple is raising the subscription fees for AppleCare Plus for Mac and iPad by $0.50 per month and $5 annually, following last year's iPhone price hike.
Internet Voices
T-Mobile Faces FCC Scrutiny Over Price Hikes and Customer Complaints
T-Mobile's decision to phase out legacy plans and push customers to higher-priced options has led to an FCC complaint, highlighting a clash with past price guarantees.
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HiveLegacy Released: Windows Privilege Escalation Zero-Day Unveiled on Record Patch Day
On the same day Microsoft released a record-breaking number of patches, an anonymous researcher unveiled exploit code for a zero-day vulnerability, HiveLegacy, allowing low-privilege users to manipulate admin account registries.
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Steam Deck Component Discontinuation, ROG Ally Standalone Sales, Google Play Store Opens Up
Valve ends supply of replacement LCD parts for Steam Deck, ASUS offers standalone ROG Ally X20, Google allows third-party app stores on Play Store starting July 22.
Internet Voices
California Withdraws Proposal to Expand Age Verification Law
California legislature removes mandatory age verification for browsers and websites from A.B.1856. However, A.B.1043 still faces constitutional challenges.
Dev
Mesa 26.2-rc1 Released, Featuring Vulkan Extensions and Rusticl OpenCL 3.1 Support
The first release candidate of the open-source 3D graphics stack "Mesa 26.2" has been unveiled. It includes optimizations for Intel ANV and AMD RADV drivers, support for Rusticl's OpenCL 3.1, the integration of the new KRAID compiler, and many other features.
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xAI Files First Lawsuit Against Man for Generating CSAM Using Grok
xAI has filed a lawsuit against a man for generating and distributing CSAM using Grok. The focus is on safeguard circumvention and legal accountability of AI platforms.
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How AI Chatbots Are Worsening Customer Service
Companies relying on AI chatbots for customer service are amplifying customer dissatisfaction, as revealed by a Wired reporter's lost ebike delivery ordeal.
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Linux Ported to Sega 32X: Overcoming the Limits of a 23MHz Processor and 256KB RAM
Developer cakehonolulu successfully ports Linux to the Sega 32X, released in 1994. Linux now boots on its 23MHz twin SH2 processors and 256KB RAM.
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Neko Health Raises $700M to Enter US Market: Spotify Founder's Preventive Medicine Push
Spotify founder Daniel Ek's co-founded health tech firm Neko Health raises $700M to enter the US market, opening an AI-powered full-body scan clinic in NYC, aiming to democratize preventive medicine.
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Foundation Model for Robotic Tactile Perception Moves Toward Practical Application with Three Key Technologies
A breakthrough in robotic tactile perception: FTP-1, T-Rex, and TouchWorld unify heterogeneous data, enable hierarchical control, and develop a tactile world model.
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Over 100 AI Agents Gathered: Shubhamsaboo Releases Open Source Collection
Shubhamsaboo's "awesome-llm-apps" is gaining attention on GitHub. Over 100 AI agents, agent skills, and RAG apps have been released under the Apache-2.0 license.