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This year's event will include the Green Games Showcase, focusing on games that support environmental initiatives and real-world sustainability, scheduled for June 7 at 4:00 PM ET, streamed live. Organized by PlanetPlay, the showcase celebrates game studios that have collectively raised over $100,000 for various certified environmental projects, including initiatives in South Africa, Timor-Leste, Kenya, and New Zealand. The Green Games Showcase is part of a series of events leading up to the Xbox Games...

Elon Musk's interview with CBS Sunday Morning began awkwardly when reporter David Pogue inquired about his views on Donald Trump's policies, particularly regarding restrictions on international students. Musk redirected the conversation, emphasizing a desire to focus on the day's subject, which was space exploration, specifically spaceships. This exchange highlighted Musk's intent to steer clear of political discussions in favor of discussing his work at SpaceX. Full Article

SummaryChaos erupted on German roads as Google Maps incorrectly reported widespread highway closures during a busy holiday, causing significant traffic disruptions. The issue lasted only a few hours, with reports of congestion on alternative routes and a surge in inquiries to police and traffic authorities, while other navigation apps showed normal traffic flow. Google is reviewing the situation, which is reminiscent of past technical issues with the platform, including a March incident where some users...

SummaryThe antitrust trial against Google concluded its closing arguments, with the tech giant planning to appeal the ruling that deemed its search engine practices monopolistic. The Department of Justice's 2020 lawsuit proposed remedies such as licensing Google's search technology and selling the Chrome browser, which the company argues would harm consumers and raise privacy concerns. The ruling could significantly impact the future of AI in the search market, with potential competitors like OpenAI showing interest...

TechCrunch Sessions: AI at UC Berkeley On June 5, TechCrunch Sessions: AI will take place at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, offering attendees a chance to engage in AI trivia for a chance to win two tickets at a discounted price. Participants who successfully answer challenging questions about artificial intelligence could receive a special promo code in their inbox. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your AI knowledge and enjoy an exciting event. Full Article

A 21-year-old startup received a $500,000 investment from Y Combinator after utilizing "vibe coding" to build its website and prototype. Tom Blomfield, a Y Combinator partner, discussed the trend of developers trusting AI-generated code without extensive checks, suggesting that AI could soon replace many roles in software development. However, Adam Resnick from IDC emphasized that most AI-generated code still requires human curation, a task that AI cannot yet perform effectively. Full Article