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Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, demands AI be “disarmed,” targeting autonomous weapons, data colonialism, and patent hoarding — with Anthropic’s co-founder present at the release.
WHO declares Ebola emergency as outbreak spreads from Congo to Uganda, prompting US travel restrictions amid 346 suspected cases and 88 deaths.
CFTC deploys AI algorithms to catch Americans illegally trading on offshore prediction markets through VPN software, targeting suspicious geopolitical event betting.
McGill research reveals men use vocal fry more than women, contradicting decades of gender-based stereotypes about the distinctive speech pattern.
SPAN plans to install liquid-cooled Nvidia GPUs in residential backyards, offering subsidized electricity in exchange for hosting AI computing nodes.
F1’s 2026 hybrid engine rules already need fixing due to battery capacity issues. Another overhaul planned for 2027 to address power deficits.
Microsoft accidentally uploaded unencrypted Forza Horizon 6 files to Steam, allowing pirates access six days before launch. The 155GB error bypassed security systems.
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15M over unauthorized use of her Austin City Limits photo on TV packaging, claiming copyright and publicity violations.
Apple’s 26.5 updates introduce encrypted RCS messaging for iPhone users, bringing secure cross-platform communication with Android devices for the first time.
SpaceX disabled a hidden GPS-like feature in Starlink satellites that some users accessed for years. Researchers plan to unlock navigation capabilities anyway.