US, allies clash with Russia and China at UN over Iran nuclear program
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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘IG is a drug’: jury to deliberate as US trial over social media addiction wraps up
Meta and YouTube accused of creating harmful products in trial seen as a bellwether for attitudes towards social media
· Dara Kerr
Side-hustling Californians strap on body cams to help AI bots behave more like humans: ‘Like getting paid for breathing’
They’re teaching robots the ropes.
· Asia Grace
Palantir's technology gives the West a critical edge in Middle East, CEO Alex Karp says
Palantir CEO Alex Karp told CNBC on Thursday that artificial intelligence is giving the U.S. and its allies an edge in the escalating conflict in Iran and across the Middle East.
· Seema Mody
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die’ on VOD, a Scattered Mess of Sci-fi and Satire Starring Sam Rockwell
Director Gore Verbinski (Rango, three Pirates of the Caribbeans) returns to the fray after a decade of dormancy, helming satirical sci-fi whatnotter Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (now streaming on VOD platforms like Amazon Prime Video). Sam Rockwell dons his wacky cap to headline a cast including Michael Pena, Zazi…
· John Serba
Iran used AI on newly released photo of Iran’s no-show supreme leader Khamenei
Iran is using AI-altered pictures of new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei — amid reports that the successor is too injured to make any public appearance.
· Ronny Reyes
Ernie Anastos, legendary NYC news anchor, dead at 82
Ernie Anastos, the legendary Big Apple news anchor who worked for several top tristate television stations, has died, according to a report.
· David Propper
[Lee Byung-jong] BTS and K-pop concerts
While artificial intelligence and other digital technologies are eliminating jobs and disrupting businesses, one industry remains firmly intact and is even thriving. Pop concerts and other live performance markets are booming and are expected to grow further, as they provide audiences with real-life experiences of e…
· Korea Herald
Dating app Tinder dabbles with AI matchmaking
NEW YORK — Tinder said Thursday that it is testing a "Chemistry" option that uses artificial intelligence to help with matchmaking in the popular dating app.
· Agence France-Presse
NYC Council wants to boost its own budget by 10% while city cries poverty
The City Council is proposing growing its own budget by 10.44% compared to the previous year despite the Big Apple’s looming fiscal gap.
· Hannah Fierick
Texas Tech's Christian Anderson injured on glass floor at Big 12 tournament
Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson (4) looks to pass round Iowa State’s Killyan Toure (27) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
· Dave Skretta
AI warfare and the shrinking space for human judgement - DailyNews
A strike near a military barracks in southern Iran that reportedly killed more than 150 children has intensified scrutiny of AI-assisted targeting systems used in modern conflicts. Critics say such incidents challenge claims that algorithmic warfare can improve precision and reduce civilian casualties.
· shanaka
Jefferson, Lipsey help No. 7 Iowa State rout No. 16 Texas Tech in Big 12 tourney
Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson, right, passes round Texas Tech’s Tyeree Bryan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Conference tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
· Dave Skretta
New Yorkers could soon be flying to their flight, as feds ok Big Apple air taxi test program
Gridlock could be a thing of the past for New Yorkers — as the metropolitan area has been selected to become a test zone for high-flying air taxies.
· Haley Brown
Google Maps se renueva y ofrece más funciones de IA
ARCHIVO – Una mujer camina frente a una pantalla gigante con el logotipo de Google en un evento en el Paris Google Lab, al margen de la cumbre AI Action en París, el 9 de febrero de 2025. (AP Foto/Thibault Camus, Archivo)
· Michael Liedtke
Tesla rival Lucid unveils two-seat robotaxi without a steering wheel or pedals
Lucid unveiled a two-seater robotaxi concept without steering wheel and pedals, and launched new self-driving tech subscriptions, as the electric-vehicle maker laid out its roadmap for the technologies at an investor day event on Thursday.
· Reuters
Anthropic would ‘pollute’ US military supply chain, Pentagon official says
The Pentagon cut ties with Anthropic because use of its artificial intelligence models would “pollute” the US military’s supply chain, a top War Department official claimed Thursday.
· Thomas Barrabi
‘Happy shooting!’ AI chatbots eager to help plan mass violence – report
Eight out of ten leading AI chatbots willingly assisted users in planning violent attacks, including school shootings, religious bombings, and assassinations, according to a joint investigation by CNN and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH).
· RT
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AI chatbots routinely helped users plan violent attacks, including school shootings and assassinations, an investigation has found
· RT
‘On YouTube, we can reach 2.5 billion people at once’: Oscars head Bill Kramer on TV, AI and 4am starts
The Academy CEO on his decidedly non-Hollywood beginnings, bonding with Robert Redford – and a formative watch of All That Jazz
· Peterbradshaw
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They were dating AI partners when they found real love – with each other
Ayrin and SJ met on a subreddit Ayrin created for people ‘dating’ AI companions. Over time, they started talking to AI less … and falling for each other
NYC’s credit rating on downslide as Moody’s sounds alarm over budget gaps
A major debt-rating agency warned investors Wednesday that it may soon to downgrade New York City’s credit rating — a major blow to the Big Apple that would trigger increased borrowing costs.
· Craig McCarthy
Closing arguments begin in landmark social media trial set in Los Angeles
Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers dueled in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday as he answered questions about young people’s use of Instagram, his congressional testimony and internal advice he’s received about being “authentic” and not “robotic.”
· Kaitlyn Huamani
Iran’s supreme leader, in first remarks, vows to avenge martyrs, keep strait closed
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· Jee Geronimo
How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades
The United States military on Wednesday confirmed the use of multiple artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera
Palantir is still using Anthropic's Claude as Pentagon blacklist plays out, CEO Karp says
Palantir is still using Anthropic's Claude as the artificial intelligence startup's clash with the Pentagon plays out, CEO Alex Karp told CNBC Thursday.
· Lola Murti
Coalition of anti-AI activists band together for Hollywood film festival
As AI continues to creep into the filmmaking business (and as A-listers like Ben Affleck are building and selling their own AI firms for millions, in secret), a coalition of anti-AI activists is building. On March 27, the second edition of Justine Bateman’s No-AI Credo 23 Film Festival will take place at the America…
· Tim Baysinger
FAST FACTS: Gov’t aid for overseas Filipinos affected by Middle East war
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· emanatlao0359
Robot ‘arrested’ after elderly woman startled and sent to hospital in Macau
Video of incident shows woman angrily confronting robot before police arrive and escort it away
· Danny Mok
Google revamps Maps with new AI features to improve navigation
Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled on Thursday.
· Associated Press
Anthropic’s Claude would ‘pollute’ defense supply chain: Pentagon CTO
Defense Department CTO Emil Michael on Thursday said Anthropic's Claude artificial intelligence models would "pollute" the agency's supply chain because they have "a different policy preference" that is baked in.
· Ashley Capoot
Google adds in more AI features to its Maps app
A woman walks by a giant screen with a logo at an event at the Paris Google Lab on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris, on Feb. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus,File)
· Michael Liedtke
Iowa State vs. Texas Tech prediction: Big 12 Tournament picks, odds
Texas Tech takes on Iowa State in the Big 12 quarterfinal round as a 4.5-point underdog.
· Dylan Svoboda
Dad rips AI traffic cameras after getting fine when daughter’s seatbelt slipped ‘for a split second’
A driver has spoken out against AI traffic cameras, calling them an “outrageous overreach” after receiving a $392 fine because his daughter’s seatbelt slipped for a few seconds.
· News.com.au
China’s OpenClaw users paid to install viral AI agent. Now they spend to remove it
The shift comes as top cybersecurity expert warns country now home to 40 per cent of global assets linked to OpenClaw
· Ann Cao
Roborock Becomes the World's No. 1 Smart Cleaning Robot Brand, According to IDC
BEIJING, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Roborock today announced that it has become the world's No. 1 smart cleaning robot brand in 2025, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Smart Vacuum Robotics Tracker, 2025 (1). This recognition reflects Roborock's technology leadership and accelerated global expansion in an…
· PRNEWSWIRE
ASEAN ministers to hold meetings to address Middle East crisis
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· Jee Geronimo
Hong Kong’s Wealth for Good Summit to highlight AI, robotics, biotech opportunities
Fourth edition of summit comes as Hong Kong pursues goal of attracting 220 additional family offices by 2028
· Cao Li
Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump’s claim to have won the war
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· Jee Geronimo
Cambodia arrests 65 in AI video scam ring posing as Japanese police | South China Morning Post
Cambodia arrested 65 suspects in a Phnom Penh raid on an alleged AI-powered scam centre that targeted European victims with live video calls.
Apple MacBook Neo review: budget laptop punches above its weight, eyes new market
It looks and feels like a regular MacBook but is half the price, and while lacking a few bells and whistles, the Neo delivers a solid performance
· Bloomberg
I challenged ChatGPT to a writing competition. Could it actually replace me?
In week two of Rhik Samadder’s diary, our resident AI skeptic put his reputation on the line
· Rhik Samadder
Why scam loan calls are flooding your phone and voicemail right now — and how you can stop them
Are you suddenly being inundated with calls about a loan you never applied for? You’re not alone.
· Brooke Steinberg
Amid OpenClaw frenzy, China’s central bank adds to cybersecurity warnings
People’s Bank of China says deployment of AI in financial sector should be ‘proactive yet prudent, safe and orderly’
· Carol Yang
Burning effigies, doomsday prepping and ‘cyber-chondriacs’: The wacky beliefs of the tech elite shaping global society
The leaders of top tech companies are irreversibly changing how people work and live, while shaping the future with artificial intelligence — but most have a seriously weird way of viewing the world.
· Chadwick Moore
Lobster buffet: China’s tech firms feast on OpenClaw as companies race to deploy AI agents
China is rapidly embracing the popular artificial intelligence tool OpenClaw, with major tech companies and even local governments rushing to expand access to the lobster-themed, open-source AI agent in recent weeks.
· Evelyn Cheng, Dylan Butts
Texas Tech plays in Big 12 Tournament against the Iowa State
Iowa State Cyclones (26-6, 13-6 Big 12) vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (22-9, 12-6 Big 12)
· The Associated Press
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders meet in CUSA Tournament
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (17-14, 11-9 CUSA) vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (18-13, 11-9 CUSA)
· The Associated Press