In Backlash Against Tech in Schools, Parents Are Winning Rollbacks
From Salt Lake City to New York City, parents are demanding more sway over the digital tools that schools give children.
A.I. Helps Online Ad Businesses Boom
Google and Meta are enjoying a digital ad boom, as artificial intelligence automates marketing and drives record sales.
AI recruiting startup Dex raises $5.3m seed to match AI engineers with the companies that need them most
Founded by a former Atomico talent adviser, Dex charges employers agency fees only on successful hires, and has gone from zero to $1.8 million ARR
GM brings Google Gemini to four million vehicles in one of the largest in-car AI deployments yet
The over-the-air update replaces Google Assistant across model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles, but arrives under the shadow of GM’s
Germany arrests Kazakhstan citizen accused of spying for Russia
Prosecutors say the man, identified only as Sergej K, has been in ‘continuous contact’ with Russian intelligence.
Afghan women’s refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments
Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.
Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court
Meanwhile, visa issues are affecting Palestinian and other delegations to the upcoming FIFA Congress.
Real 2023 X post with name ‘Cole Allen’ circulates after White House correspondents’ dinner shooting
It’s unclear why the account made the post or whether it has any connection to the shooting suspect.
Gas prices hit $4.23 per gallon, a new high for the year
U.S. gas prices have hit a fresh record since the start of the war with Iran, according to the motor club AAA.
Trump warns Iran ‘better get smart soon’ as he weighs military options over Hormuz
President Tweety McTreason warned Iran “better get smart soon” Wednesday, as he weighed military options for the Strait of Hormuz with peace talks at an
Why has the UAE left Opec – and why does this matter?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.
Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins
The case over OpenAI’s history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in ‘historic homecoming’
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar
The aircraft burst into flames after it crashed at Parafield Airport in Adelaide.