The report notes that the threat was labeled "highly classified" by Secret Service officials, but it does not provide any details about what the threat specifically involved.
Google has roped in talent from AI coding startup Windsurf in a surprise move that put it ahead of rival OpenAI. Rather than acquiring the company, Google is paying $2.4 billion in licensing fees to use Windsurf's tech in a non-exclusive manner. Windsurf stays separate, but its primary team—including CEO Varun Mohan—comes on board at Google DeepMind to develop next-level AI coding tools.
World-class chess king Magnus Carlsen beats AI chatbot ChatGPT at an online game. He was victorious in 53 moves without dropping a piece. Carlsen shared the game on X, explaining that he was "bored while travelling." ChatGPT congratulated Carlsen's perfect play, and waved the white flag. The game was an illustration of how even sophisticated AI tools cannot keep pace with Carlsen's chess genius.
U.S. stocks fell Friday after President Trump said he would impose a 35% on some Canadian imports, spooking the markets. The S&P 500 declined 0.33 %, and the Dow fell 0.63 %. Nvidia hit a $4.02 trillion record valuation, while Meta stocks fell by 1.3%. Investors are no looking closely at second-quarter earnings and the effects of tariffs, with such companies as JPMorgan and Netflix reporting next week
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been warned by U.S. Senators to avoid engaging with Chinese companies linked to military or intelligence operations during his upcoming China visit. The bipartisan concern follows fears that Nvidia's actions could aid China's AI and chip development despite export control laws.
The investigation report by Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found no evidence of any emergency prior to the crash that would justify using the fuel cutoff.
It is unclear how or why the switch was flipped, cutting off fuel to the engines and causing the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner to rapidly lose thrust and crash on June 12.
A shadowy UAE-based fund named Aqua 1 Foundation has become the biggest known investor in Donald Trump's crypto venture, World Liberty, by purchasing $100 million worth of tokens. Despite its bold move, little is known about its founder Dave Lee or its true financial backers, raising concerns over transparency and foreign influence.
Alexis Wilkins, a country music singer and partner of FBI Director Kash Patel, is facing bizarre online claims about Mossad ties and Patel's alleged secret marriage. No official records confirm Patel was ever married, and Wilkins has called the rumors baseless.
Microsoft has unveiled BioEmu, an advanced AI tool that can simulate protein behavior in mere hours—work that usually takes years. This major leap could transform drug development and disease research by accelerating protein analysis and uncovering new treatment possibilities.