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Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs condemn ICE violence, praise Trump

Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman spoke out against ICE enforcement tactics following Minneapolis violence, with one addressing concerns publicly and the other in an internal message.

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Google’s more affordable AI Plus plan rolls out to all markets, including the U.S.

Gemini 3 Pro and other AI tools are now available globally through the Google AI Plus plan, which is $7.99 per month in the United States.

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OpenAI launches Prism, a new AI workspace for scientists

OpenAI has launched a new scientific workspace program called Prism, which integrates AI into existing standards for composing research papers.

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Amid Trump attacks and weaponized sanctions, Europeans look to rely less on US tech

European governments are looking to move away from U.S. tech and reclaim their digital sovereignty at a time of unpredictability and volatility in the United States.

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Amazon is closing its physical Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores

These retail closures will not impact customers who use Amazon for grocery delivery.

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Indian states weigh Australia-style ban on social media for children

Goa and Andhra Pradesh are among Indian states mulling Australia-like social media ban for under-16s.

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Samsung’s TriFold phone will cost $2,899 in the US 

The phone’s display unfolds twice to reveal a 10-inch display, which is the largest screen ever on a Galaxy phone.

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Risotto raises $10M seed to use AI to make ticketing systems easier to use

Designed to autonomously resolve help desk tickets, Risotto has raised $10 million in seed funding in a round led by Bonfire Ventures.

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Pinterest to lay off 15% of staff to redirect resources to AI

Pinterest says it’s “reallocating resources to AI-focused roles and teams that drive AI adoption and execution” and “prioritizing AI‑powered products and capabilities.”

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Luminar receives a larger $33 million bid for its lidar business

A new leading bidder has appeared in the Luminar bankruptcy case: Redmond, Washington-based MicroVision, which beat out Quantum Computing Inc.’s bid by $5 million.

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