Court nullifies “click-to-cancel” rule that required easy methods of cancellation
Khan's announcement of the now-vacated rule said that too many "businesses make people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription. The FTC's rule will end these tricks and traps, saving Americans time and money. Nobody should be stuck paying for a service they no longer want."
Good thing representatives only have to tell their constituents why this is bad. No need to take it all the way to voters.
Court nullifies “click-to-cancel” rule that required easy methods of cancellation
FTC failed to follow rulemaking process required by US law, judges rule.Jon Brodkin (Ars Technica)
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An AI That Promises to “Solve All Diseases” Is About to Test Its First Human Drugs
An AI That Promises to "Solve All Diseases" Is About to Test Its First Human Drugs
A secretive, Google-backed lab is using artificial intelligence to invent new medicines for humanity's worst illnesses. But can we trust drugs designed by a mind that isn't human?Luc Olinga (Gizmodo)
Grok, Elon Musk’s AI tool, spreads antisemitic conspiracies: The posts come after changes by Musk, who has previously made similar claims that Jews promote hatred toward white people
Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot owned by Elon Musk, responded to multiple users on X Tuesday with antisemitic claims, apparently as part of an update intended to make the tool “less politically correct.”In one instance, Grok’s account on X, formerly Twitter, claimed that a photograph of a woman was “Cindy Steinberg” and stated that she was “gleefully celebrating the tragic deaths of white kids in the recent Texas flash floods.”
“And that surname? Every damn time, as they say.”
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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot is suddenly posting antisemitic tropes
Grok, the AI-powered chatbot created by Elon Musk’s xAI, has begun pushing antisemitic tropes in its responses to some users’ queries, weeks after Musk said he would rebuild the chatbot because he was unsatisfied with some of its replies that he view…Hadas Gold (CNN)
Apple Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jeff Williams to step down later this month
Apple announces chief operating officer transition
Apple today announced Jeff Williams will transition his role as chief operating officer later this month to Sabih Khan.Apple
How Western Tech Powers Russia’s War Against Ukrainian Civilians
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)
Elon Musk’s Grok Is Calling for a New Holocaust
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)
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Ubisoft Wants Gamers To Destroy All Copies of A Game Once It Goes Offline
Ubisoft makes changes to its EULA, which states that gamers must destroy all copies of the game once it is offline.
Intel layoffs begin: Chipmaker is cutting many thousands of jobs
Intel’s layoffs appear similar in scale to last year’s cuts and will have a profound effect on Oregon’s economy.
Unless users take action, Android will let Gemini access third-party apps
Important changes to Android devices took effect starting Monday.
Amazon asks corporate workers to ‘volunteer’ help with grocery deliveries as Prime Day frenzy approaches
Exclusive: Amazon office workers in New York requested to donate time over to Fresh delivery process during firm’s busiest time
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 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…Techdirt
Second study finds Uber used opaque algorithm to dramatically boost profits
US academics say computer code systematically raised fares at expense of drivers and passengers
Rivian’s RAD Tuner Is Like An Equalizer For Your EV’s Powertrain
The RAD Tuner opens a new world of EV powertrain and chassis customization.
Streaming Subscriptions May Get Tougher to Cancel
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.
Heroic police bloodhound named Bruno killed by food laced with nails, sparking outrage in Italy
Bruno's trainer urged police to "find the killers before I do."
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Citizens of more than 70 countries can now visit China without a visa
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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Ukraine wants Swiss help to free abducted children
President of Swiss House of Representatives arrives in Ukraine for dialogue with Kiev parliament.
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India tells WTO it may impose retaliatory tariffs worth $724 million on U.S. imports
India proposes retaliatory duties against U.S. tariffs on automobile sector, citing WTO violations and safeguard measures.
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Germany summons China's ambassador after a plane is lasered over Red Sea
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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Over 100 Journalists Sign Letter Accusing BBC of Acting as ‘PR for Israel’
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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Elon Musk’s Grok Is Calling for a New Holocaust | The chatbot is also praising Hitler and attacking users with Jewish-sounding names.
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)
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Impostor uses AI to impersonate Rubio and contact foreign and US officials
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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Czech Arms Giant Excalibur Opens Ukraine Office to Co-Produce NATO Ammo
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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Europe should reduce US and China ‘dual dependencies’, Macron warns
French president also spoke of empowered ‘wider Europe’ on first day of state visit to UK
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Most Canadians now see US as a ‘threat,’ study reveals
Europeans are still most concerned by Vladimir Putin’s Russia, Pew Research Center survey shows.
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El Salvador officials say deported migrants in notorious jail are Trump’s problem, not theirs
Salvadoran officials claim ‘legal responsibility’ lies with the US, contradicting statements from the Trump administration
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FTC’s click-to-cancel rule has been struck down by federal judges at the eleventh hour
FTC’s click-to-cancel rule has been struck down by federal judges at the eleventh hour
Adoption of the federal requirements to make canceling subscriptions easier were delayed in May.Anna Washenko (Engadget)
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Rumor: MMO Developer ZeniMax Online Studios May Have Closed Most Of Their Locations
It is speculated that ZeniMax Online Studios may have closed most of their locations, as they no longer have job openings in those locations.
US’s Largest Labor Union Votes to Cut All Ties to the Anti-Defamation League
The ADL leveraged spurious antisemitism claims to demand that schools bring it in to set policy and provide programming.
How the World Bank left African hospital patients "detained" and in crushing debt
It promised to improve health care for the poor through its investments with private equity firms.
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At Least 1,277 Measles Cases Identified in 2025 So Far — the Highest Number Since 1992
Health experts describe the count as "devastating," as the virus was deemed virtually eradicated in the early 2000s.
ICE Said They Were Being Flown to Louisiana. Their Flight Landed in Africa
An investigation by The Intercept reveals that ICE officials deceived eight men now expelled to South Sudan.
Israeli Minister Says Israel Plans to Confine Palestinians in Gaza to a Camp
The plan has been likened to building a concentration camp in Gaza.
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Grok praises Hitler, gives credit to Musk for removing “woke filters”
Grok praises Hitler, gives credit to Musk for removing “woke filters”
X removed many harmful Grok posts but not before they reached tens of thousands.Ashley Belanger (Ars Technica)
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Semiconductor industry could short out as copper runs dry
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 metalDan Robinson (The Register)
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What is this new Bitchat scam that crypto-bros think is good?
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.
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Sources: Powell to Heat, Collins to Clips in trade
Powell to Heat, Collins to Clippers in three-team trade - ESPN
The Clippers, Jazz and Heat have agreed to a trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to Utah.Shams Charania (ESPN)
The End Of The Hackintosh Is Upon Us
The End Of The Hackintosh Is Upon Us
From the very dawn of the personal computing era, the PC and Apple platforms have gone very different ways. IBM compatibles surged in popularity, while Apple was able to more closely guard the Maci…Hackaday
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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Guarantee Military Right to Repair Its Equipment
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
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusettswww.warren.senate.gov
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Trump pulls plug on UK research into air pollution and global warming
Scientists decry President's 'vandalism' of climate science as they lose access to data and collaborators
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