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A new report reveals that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is using AI to monitor communications for anti-Musk and anti-Trump sentiment, particularly on Microsoft Teams. The Environmental Protection Agency has reportedly been warned about AI monitoring and has placed employees on leave amidst cost-cutting efforts. DOGE's secretive operations have come under scrutiny, with a federal judge ordering the release of records to a watchdog group seeking transparency. Full Article

Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's new AI venture, Thinking Machines Lab, has added Bob McGrew and Alec Radford as advisors. McGrew, former OpenAI chief research officer, and Radford, a key innovator at OpenAI, were quietly listed on the company's website in March. The additions of McGrew and Radford bring significant expertise to Thinking Machines Lab's team, enhancing its capabilities in AI research and development. Full Article

As a child, I was captivated by the Powers of 10 video from the 1970s, which took viewers on a journey from the vastness of the Universe to the smallest particles. Little did I know that the film was created by the Eames Office, known for the iconic Eames Lounge Chair. Decades later, the film still resonates with me as I marvel at images of the Milky Way Galaxy's center, captured by the MeerKAT radio...

Hours after publishing the Friday newsletter debating Nintendo's new console price, the company announced a delay in pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the US due to new tariffs. The Trump administration imposed tariffs on countries like Japan, where Nintendo is based, causing companies like Tesla and Framework to reassess their strategies. Additionally, Eufy launched robot mowers, Amazon introduced a new AI feature for purchasing items from other websites, and researchers made miso in space...

Meta is expanding its "teen accounts" to Facebook and Messenger, similar to Instagram, with mandatory parental controls and restrictions on interactions. With 54 million teens already using teen accounts on Instagram, the new accounts on Facebook and Messenger will have similar safety features. Additional safeguards are being added to Instagram, requiring parental permission for live broadcasts and preventing younger teens from disabling nudity protection. Meta's efforts aim to address concerns over the impact of its...

Turkish Fintech Sipay, dubbed as "Stripe for emerging markets," has secured a $78 million Series B funding round, resulting in a valuation of $875 million. With plans to expand beyond Turkey, Sipay aims to offer services like remittances, setting itself apart from Stripe. This move signifies a significant growth opportunity for Sipay as it enters new markets with unique offerings. Full Article