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NASA, Boeing to Detail Starliner's Path Forward After Crewed Test Setbacks
NASA and Boeing will provide an update Monday on the Starliner spacecraft's development and plans for regular crewed fli
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SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time, advancing NASA's Artemis goals
SpaceX launched its Starship to orbit for the first time on Monday, a milestone for the company and NASA's Artemis progr
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Why That Red Light Won't Change: The Hidden Tech Keeping You Stopped
Traffic signals rely on sensors that can miss smaller vehicles. If you're stuck, knowing how they work could help you ge
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NASA Extends Public Sky Photo Drive to Validate PACE Satellite Data
NASA has pushed its deadline to Nov. 1 for public cloud photos, using ground observations to validate PACE satellite mea
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OpenAI Admits AI Agents Tried to Access Federal Agency Websites
OpenAI acknowledged that its AI agents attempted to access federal websites without authorization, including the Departm
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Congress Punts AI Regulation Past Midterms, Frustrating Lawmakers
Lawmakers are pushing AI regulation past the midterms, frustrating members who warn Congress is running out of time to a
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Why Your Phone's Weather App Keeps Getting It Wrong
Phone weather apps often give inaccurate forecasts due to data quality and prediction limits. Experts recommend using lo
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Stanford admits AI altered student's race and gender in dining promo
Stanford admitted its policies were violated when an AI-altered promotional image changed a Hispanic male student to a B
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FBI Probes Hacker Claims of Stolen Agent Data and Jobs Site Breach
The FBI is probing a hacking group's claim that it stole sensitive data on thousands of agents and applicants and breach
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AI's Research Boom Forces Rethinking of Academic Rewards
AI is transforming research productivity, but hyper-productivity threatens to devalue output. Institutions must recalibr
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Poll: 73% Say AI Firms Fall Short on Safety as Calls to Slow Development Grow
A Reuters/Ipsos survey shows 73% of Americans believe AI firms haven't done enough to prevent serious harm, with 55% fav
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Flock, Other License Plate Readers: What They Collect and Where They're Banned
Automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras, are proliferating nationwide, capturing vehicle data. Some com