Technology

America’s Next Major Blackout: How Vulnerable Is the Power Grid?

Hospitals, banks, airports, internet networks, data centers, traffic systems, supermarkets, water treatment plants and millions of homes all rely on a power grid that is expected to work every second of every day. But what happens if a major blackout strikes several states at once — and lasts not for hours, but for days? That

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ChatGPT for Teens Is Here: OpenAI Adds New Safety Features for Young Users

OpenAI has officially introduced ChatGPT for Teens, a new version of its popular AI assistant designed specifically for users between the ages of 13 and 17. The new experience comes with stronger safety protections, learning-focused features and additional parental controls as concerns continue to grow around how artificial intelligence may affect young users. Launched on

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Why Everyday Effort Still Matters in a World Driven by AI and Convenience

Technology companies have spent decades promising to make life easier. From food delivery apps and smart assistants to automated shopping and AI-powered tools, convenience has become the defining goal of modern innovation. But according to writer and cultural critic Ian Bogost, this relentless pursuit of convenience may be causing us to lose something important. In

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Patronus AI Raises $50M to Build Digital Worlds for Testing AI Agents

Artificial intelligence safety startup Patronus AI has raised $50 million in fresh funding to expand its mission of making AI systems more reliable and trustworthy. The company plans to use the investment to develop sophisticated “digital worlds”—virtual environments where AI agents can be rigorously tested before interacting with real users or businesses. Founded by former

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Elon Musk Falls Short of Trillionaire Status Again Amid Market Volatility

Despite remaining one of the wealthiest people on the planet, Elon Musk has once again fallen short of becoming the world’s first trillionaire. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk’s fortune continues to fluctuate alongside the performance of Tesla and his other business ventures, leaving him several hundred billion dollars away from the historic milestone.

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