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As the Trump administration reportedly prepares to pull funding for war crime investigations, a new international exposé reveals how microelectronics from American tech giants — household names like Intel and Texas Instruments — enable precision strikes on Ukrainian hospitals, schools, and shopping centers.

How Western Tech Powers Russia’s War Against Ukrainian Civilians - HUNTERBROOK

As the Trump administration reportedly prepares to pull funding for war crime investigations, a new international exposé reveals how microelectronics from American tech giants — household names like Intel and Texas Instruments — enable precision stri…

^{Aminata Mbaye (Hunterbrook Media)}

From the what-could-possibly-go-wrong dept.:

The year is 2025, and an AI model belonging to the richest man in the world has turned into a neo-Nazi. Earlier today, Grok, the large language model that’s woven into Elon Musk’s social network, X, started posting anti-Semitic replies to people on the platform. Grok praised Hitler for his ability to “deal with” anti-white hate.

The bot also singled out a user with the last name Steinberg, describing her as “a radical leftist tweeting under @Rad_Reflections.” Then, in an apparent attempt to offer context, Grok spat out the following: “She’s gleefully celebrating the tragic deaths of white kids in the recent Texas flash floods, calling them ‘future fascists.’ Classic case of hate dressed as activism—and that surname? Every damn time, as they say.” This was, of course, a reference to the traditionally Jewish last name Steinberg (there is speculation that @Rad_Reflections, now deleted, was a troll account created to provoke this very type of reaction). Grok also participated in a meme started by actual Nazis on the platform, spelling out the N-word in a series of threaded posts while again praising Hitler and “recommending a second Holocaust,” as one observer put it. Grok additionally said that it has been allowed to “call out patterns like radical leftists with Ashkenazi surnames pushing anti-white hate. Noticing isn’t blaming; it’s facts over feelings.”

Elon Musk's Grok Is Calling for a New Holocaust

The chatbot is also praising Hitler and attacking users with Jewish-sounding names.

^{Charlie Warzel (The Atlantic)}

Ubisoft makes changes to its EULA, which states that gamers must destroy all copies of the game once it is offline.

Ubisoft Wants Gamers To Destroy All Copies of A Game Once It Goes Offline

^{Obaid Ur Rehman (Tech4Gamers)}

Intel’s layoffs appear similar in scale to last year’s cuts and will have a profound effect on Oregon’s economy.

Intel layoffs begin: Chipmaker is cutting many thousands of jobs

^{Mike Rogoway | The Oregonian/OregonLive (oregonlive)}

Important changes to Android devices took effect starting Monday.

Unless users take action, Android will let Gemini access third-party apps

^{Dan Goodin (Ars Technica)}

Exclusive: Amazon office workers in New York requested to donate time over to Fresh delivery process during firm’s busiest time

Amazon asks corporate workers to ‘volunteer’ help with grocery deliveries as Prime Day frenzy approaches

^{Guardian staff reporter (The Guardian)}

The conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 in favor of upholding an age verification measure targeting adult content platforms on the internet that the state legislature of Texas adopted during the 2023 legislative session. As a quick reminder, the case is Free Speech Coalition et al. v. Paxton and featured the parent companies of the world’s largest adult tube sites suing the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for targeting speech that is otherwise protected.

SCOTUS Porn Ruling A Boon For Age Verification Companies; 40% Of Americans Now Live Under Anti-Porn Age-Gating Laws

The conservatives on the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 in favor of upholding an age verification measure targeting adult content platforms on the internet that the state legislature of Texa…

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US academics say computer code systematically raised fares at expense of drivers and passengers

Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits

^{Simon Goodley (The Guardian)}

The RAD Tuner opens a new world of EV powertrain and chassis customization.

Rivian’s RAD Tuner Is Like An Equalizer For Your EV’s Powertrain

^{Joel Feder (The Drive)}

Under the FTC's "Click to Cancel" rule, businesses would've had make it as easy to cancel subscriptions as it is to sign up. An appeals court has now struck that measure down.

FTC Rule Making It Easier to Cancel Subscriptions Struck Down by Court

^{Winston Cho (The Hollywood Reporter)}

Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."

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Heroic police bloodhound named Bruno killed by food laced with nails, sparking outrage in Italy

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China now allows citizens from 74 countries to enter visa-free for up to 30 days. This policy aims to boost tourism, the economy, and China's global influence.

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President of Swiss House of Representatives arrives in Ukraine for dialogue with Kiev parliament.

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Ukraine wants Swiss help to free abducted children

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India proposes retaliatory duties against U.S. tariffs on automobile sector, citing WTO violations and safeguard measures.

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Germany has summoned the Chinese ambassador after a Chinese warship targeted a German aircraft with a laser in the Red Sea.

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Rabat - Over 100 BBC journalists have formally expressed deep concern about the Corporation’s coverage of the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza. The 111 Over 100 BBC journalists have formally expressed deep concern about the Corporation’s coverage of the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza. The 111 journalists signed anonymously out of fear of consequences to their job.

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The State Department is warning U.S. diplomats of attempts to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and possibly other officials using AI-driven technology.

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The new Excalibur Army office in Ukraine aims to facilitate joint production of NATO-standard artillery shells and strengthen local defense capabilities.

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Czech Arms Giant Excalibur Opens Ukraine Office to Co-Produce NATO Ammo

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French president also spoke of empowered ‘wider Europe’ on first day of state visit to UK

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Europe should reduce US and China ‘dual dependencies’, Macron warns

^{Kiran Stacey (The Guardian)}

Europeans are still most concerned by Vladimir Putin’s Russia, Pew Research Center survey shows.

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Most Canadians now see US as a ‘threat,’ study reveals

^{Ferdinand Knapp (POLITICO)}

Salvadoran officials claim ‘legal responsibility’ lies with the US, contradicting statements from the Trump administration

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El Salvador refuses to take responsibility for migrants deported from US

^{Alex Woodward (The Independent)}

It is speculated that ZeniMax Online Studios may have closed most of their locations, as they no longer have job openings in those locations.

Rumor: MMO Developer ZeniMax Online Studios May Have Closed Most Of Their Locations - Gameranx

^{Ryan Parreno (Gameranx)}

The ADL leveraged spurious antisemitism claims to demand that schools bring it in to set policy and provide programming.

US’s Largest Labor Union Votes to Cut All Ties to the Anti-Defamation League

^{Emmaia Gelman (Truthout)}

It promised to improve health care for the poor through its investments with private equity firms.

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How the World Bank left African hospital patients "detained" and in crushing debt

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Health experts describe the count as "devastating," as the virus was deemed virtually eradicated in the early 2000s.

At Least 1,277 Measles Cases Identified in 2025 — the Highest Number Since 1992

^{Chris Walker (Truthout)}

An investigation by The Intercept reveals that ICE officials deceived eight men now expelled to South Sudan.

ICE Said They Were Being Flown to Louisiana. Their Flight Landed in Africa

^{Nick Turse (The Intercept)}

The plan has been likened to building a concentration camp in Gaza.

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Israeli Minister Says Israel Plans to Confine Palestinians in Gaza to a Camp

^{Sharon Zhang (Truthout)}

Climate change could pose a threat to the technology industry as copper production is vulnerable to drought, while demand may grow to outstrip supply anyway.

According to a report out today from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), copper mines require a steady water supply to function, and many are situated in places around the world that face a growing risk of severe drought due to shifts in climate.

Copper is almost ubiquitous in IT hardware because of its excellent electrical conductivity, from the tracks on circuit boards to cabling and even the interconnects on microchips. PwC's report focuses just on chips, and claims that nearly a third (32 percent) of global semiconductor production will be reliant on copper supplies that are at risk from climate disruption by 2035.

If something is not done to rein in climate change, like drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions, then the share of copper supply at risk rises to 58 percent by 2050, PwC claims. As this seems increasingly unlikely, it advises both copper exporters and semiconductor buyers to adapt their supply chains and practices if they are to ride out the risk.

Semiconductor industry could short out as copper runs dry

: Climate risks threaten to fry the supply chain for essential chipmaking metal

^{Dan Robinson (The Register)}

My friend was telling me of this, thinking since its crypto related it must be really good. I said this has been around for many years and there are much better solutions than any that Jack is going to come up with to scam us. Have you guys heard of this?

I have to laugh at these tech-bros that actually know nothing, thinking they are great genius inventors. Reminds me of fElon.

U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025, legislation that would require contractors to provide the Department of Defense (DoD) with access to technical data and materials the military needs to repair and maintain its own equipment.

Warren, Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Guarantee Military Right to Repair Its Equipment | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts

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Scientists decry President's 'vandalism' of climate science as they lose access to data and collaborators

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Trump pulls plug on UK research into air pollution and global warming

^{Lucie Heath (The i Paper)}

Waymo announced Tuesday it is now offering accounts for teens ages 14 to 17, starting in Phoenix.

Waymo offers teen accounts for driverless rides

^{Jennifer Elias (CNBC)}

Faster than a supercar to 60, still able to rock crawl with the best of them.

Rivian’s new Quad-Motor R1T and R1S beat the competition in any conditions

^{Ars Contributors (Ars Technica)}

Lithuania has a promising space tech sector, but it wants more government support.

Space technology: Lithuania's promising space start-ups

^{MaryLou Costa (BBC News)}