Trump’s family positioned to profit from AI-powered drones
An examination of SEC filings and defense deals ties Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. to AI-powered drone manufacturer XTEND.
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Synthetic Stars Face a Real Fight
AI is changing the business of entertainment. The actors union is fighting back.
No Face Match, No Food
Pregnant women, new mothers, and children in India must scan their faces before receiving food benefits. But many scans don't match, leaving them empty-handed.
The Roboguard Revolution is Short-Circuiting
Knightscope and other robotics companies are rethinking automated security amid canceled contracts. One pivot? Human guards.
Validation Machines: Why AI Chatbots Might Harm Teens
According to an essay in the British medical journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, teens’ use of chatbots for mental health advice could pose long-term risks.
‘Bot Girl’ Summer: The AI Agents on Your Vacation
Major hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG are rolling out AI concierges and booking agents — and a viral call recording shows many lamenting this summer trend.
The Tech Workers not into Training AI to do Their Job
After discovering that their keystrokes were being harvested to train AI models, Meta workers filed a petition demanding an end to the program.
Why AI Scribes, Widely Embraced By Doctors, Spook Therapists
As one of the nation’s largest health systems embraces AI scribes, some Kaiser Permanente therapists say the technology is a Trojan horse for potentially higher caseloads and privacy risks.