Driver Livestreaming on TikTok Is Charged After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/us/tea-tyme-tiktok-accident-charges.html?unlocked_article_code=1._08.mxYP.ikzOOyThY-oq
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NY Times
Driver Livestreaming on TikTok Is Charged After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say (Gift Article)
The driver, who is known to her followers as Tea Tyme, was charged with two felonies in connection with the crash last month, the police in Illinois said.
President's administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/trump-administration-seeks-to-deport-hate-speech-researcher-previously-sued-by-x/
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/27/trump-administration-seeks-to-deport-hate-speech-researcher-previously-sued-by-x/
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TechCrunch
Trump administration seeks to deport hate speech researcher previously sued by X | TechCrunch
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of State from arresting or deporting Imran Ahmed, CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
Gen Zers and millennials flock to so-called analog islands 'because so little of their life feels tangible'
https://fortune.com/2025/12/28/gen-z-millennials-baby-boomers-analogs-islands-board-games-stick-shift-vinyl-records/
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https://fortune.com/2025/12/28/gen-z-millennials-baby-boomers-analogs-islands-board-games-stick-shift-vinyl-records/
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Fortune
Gen Zers and millennials flock to so-called analog islands 'because so little of their life feels tangible' | Fortune
"They are starting to recognize how the internet has changed their lives, and they are trying to revive these in-person, low-tech environments that older generations took for granted.”
Before Electric Vehicles Became Political, There Was the Toyota Prius
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/business/electric-vehicles-poilitics-republicans-conservatives.html?unlocked_article_code=1._08.xAiw.R8mnGuJ_akRB
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/business/electric-vehicles-poilitics-republicans-conservatives.html?unlocked_article_code=1._08.xAiw.R8mnGuJ_akRB
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NY Times
Before Electric Vehicles Became Political, There Was the Toyota Prius (Gift Article)
The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago.
MrBeast's former manager Reed Duchscher, says the age of social-media superstars is fading: "As social-media algorithms get better at tailoring content to individual user interests, the opportunity for stars to show up across feeds becomes much harder," Duchscher said.
https://www.businessinsider.com/mrbeast-former-manager-says-age-of-social-giants-is-fading-2025-12
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https://www.businessinsider.com/mrbeast-former-manager-says-age-of-social-giants-is-fading-2025-12
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Business Insider
MrBeast's former manager says the age of social-media superstars is fading
MrBeast's former manager Reed Duchscher said we're unlikely to see mega stars break out as algorithms favor smaller creators who make niche content.
Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/world/australia/australia-social-media-ban.html?unlocked_article_code=1.AFA.7Tac.Ov04T_Rq3Lmh
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/world/australia/australia-social-media-ban.html?unlocked_article_code=1.AFA.7Tac.Ov04T_Rq3Lmh
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NY Times
Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban (Gift Article)
After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries.
Sauron, the high-end home security startup for “super premium” customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos
https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/from-sonos-to-sauron-new-ceo-takes-on-high-end-home-security-startup-still-in-development/
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https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/28/from-sonos-to-sauron-new-ceo-takes-on-high-end-home-security-startup-still-in-development/
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TechCrunch
Sauron, the high-end home security startup for 'super premium' customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos | TechCrunch
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
Louis Gerstner, the man who saved IBM, dies at 83
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/louis-gerstner-the-man-who-saved-ibm-dies-at-83-industry-mourns-the-passing-of-transformative-ceo
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https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/louis-gerstner-the-man-who-saved-ibm-dies-at-83-industry-mourns-the-passing-of-transformative-ceo
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Tom's Hardware
Louis Gerstner, the man who saved IBM, dies at 83 — industry mourns the passing of transformative CEO
The man who envisioned services as core business for high-tech companies leaves behind a tall legacy.
Americans hate AI. Which party will benefit?
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/12/28/ai-job-losses-populism-democrats-bernie-sanders-00706680
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https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/12/28/ai-job-losses-populism-democrats-bernie-sanders-00706680
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POLITICO
Americans Hate AI. Which Party Will Benefit?
Party insiders are divided on how to channel Americans’ growing fear of AI.
MIT scientists strip cancer of its sugar shield
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251222044058.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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ScienceDaily
MIT scientists strip cancer of its sugar shield
Scientists at MIT and Stanford have unveiled a promising new way to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively. Their strategy targets a hidden “off switch” that tumors use to stay invisible to immune defenses—special sugar…
Exploited MongoBleed flaw leaks MongoDB secrets, 87K servers exposed
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploited-mongobleed-flaw-leaks-mongodb-secrets-87k-servers-exposed/
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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/exploited-mongobleed-flaw-leaks-mongodb-secrets-87k-servers-exposed/
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BleepingComputer
Exploited MongoBleed flaw leaks MongoDB secrets, 87K servers exposed
A severe vulnerability affecting multiple MongoDB versions, dubbed MongoBleed (CVE-2025-14847), is being actively exploited in the wild, with over 80,000 potentially vulnerable servers exposed on the public web.
Attackers Caused So Much Havoc Inside Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft Shut Down the Whole Game
https://gizmodo.com/attackers-caused-so-much-havoc-inside-rainbow-six-siege-ubisoft-shut-down-the-whole-game-2000703805
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https://gizmodo.com/attackers-caused-so-much-havoc-inside-rainbow-six-siege-ubisoft-shut-down-the-whole-game-2000703805
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Gizmodo
Attackers Caused So Much Havoc Inside Rainbow Six Siege, Ubisoft Shut Down the Whole Game
Let's hope there's no lasting damage to the in-game economy.
More than 20% of YouTube's feed is now "AI slop," report finds
https://www.techspot.com/news/110735-over-21-youtube-now-ai-slop-report.html
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https://www.techspot.com/news/110735-over-21-youtube-now-ai-slop-report.html
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TechSpot
More than 20% of YouTube's feed is now "AI slop," report finds
Video editing firm Kapwing highlights AI slop's definition as careless, low-quality content generated by computer applications and used to farm views and subnoscriptions or sway political opinion.
Solid-state EV battery maker to go public after successful 745-mile test in $1,100,000,000 deal
https://supercarblondie.com/solid-state-ev-battery-maker-factorial-energy-going-public/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/technology
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https://supercarblondie.com/solid-state-ev-battery-maker-factorial-energy-going-public/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/technology
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Supercar Blondie
Solid-state EV battery maker to go public after successful 745-mile test in $1,100,000,000 deal
Solid-state EV battery maker Factorial Energy is going public after a real-world 745-mile test helped support a $1.1 billion deal
Cars with retractable door handles will be banned in China
https://mashable.com/article/tesla-style-retractable-door-handles-banned-in-china
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https://mashable.com/article/tesla-style-retractable-door-handles-banned-in-china
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Mashable
Tesla-style retractable door handles will be banned in China
U.S. regulators are looking into Tesla's door handles too.
They graduated from Stanford. Due to AI, they can’t find a job
https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2025/12/27/they-graduated-from-stanford-due-to-ai-they-cant-find-a-job
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https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2025/12/27/they-graduated-from-stanford-due-to-ai-they-cant-find-a-job
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Anchorage Daily News
They graduated from Stanford. Due to AI, they can’t find a job
When they were freshmen, ChatGPT hadn’t yet been released upon the world. Today, AI can code better than most humans.
‘This will be a stressful job’: Sam Altman offers $555k salary to fill most daunting role in AI
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/29/sam-altman-openai-job-search-ai-harms
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/29/sam-altman-openai-job-search-ai-harms
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the Guardian
‘This will be a stressful job’: Sam Altman offers $555k salary to fill most daunting role in AI
New head of preparedness at OpenAI will face unnerving in-tray amid fears from some experts that AI could ‘turn on us’
German hackers call for ‘digital independence days’ to reduce US tech grip
https://www.euractiv.com/news/german-hackers-call-for-digital-independence-days-to-reduce-us-tech-grip/
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https://www.euractiv.com/news/german-hackers-call-for-digital-independence-days-to-reduce-us-tech-grip/
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Euractiv
German hackers call for ‘digital independence days’ to reduce US tech grip | Euractiv
Public figures and European firms push users to leave US platforms they warn are damaging democracy
Brendan Carr Says Destroying Consumer Protection, Media Consolidation Rules, And Corporate Oversight Will Be Great For Everyone
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/12/29/brendan-carr-says-destroying-consumer-protection-media-consolidation-rules-and-corporate-oversight-will-be-great-for-everyone/
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https://www.techdirt.com/2025/12/29/brendan-carr-says-destroying-consumer-protection-media-consolidation-rules-and-corporate-oversight-will-be-great-for-everyone/
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Techdirt
Brendan Carr Says Destroying Consumer Protection, Media Consolidation Rules, And Corporate Oversight Will Be Great For Everyone
Trump FCC boss Brendan Carr was recently hauled before Congress to discuss his numerous, often illegal abuses of FCC authority. The hearing mostly fixated on Carr’s failed, clumsy attempt to …
Tesla's Austin Robotaxi Fleet Is Only 34 Cars - Jalopnik
https://www.jalopnik.com/2063124/tesla-austin-robotaxi-fleet-34-cars/
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https://www.jalopnik.com/2063124/tesla-austin-robotaxi-fleet-34-cars/
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Jalopnik
Tesla's Austin Robotaxi Fleet Is Only 34 Cars - Jalopnik
Musk previously claimed that there would be 500 robotaxis by the end of this year.
Leonardo DiCaprio Says AI Can Never Be Art Because It Lacks Humanity: Even ‘Brilliant’ Examples Just ‘Dissipate Into the Ether of Internet Junk’
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/leonardo-dicaprio-ai-lacks-humanity-cant-replace-art-1236603310/
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https://variety.com/2025/film/news/leonardo-dicaprio-ai-lacks-humanity-cant-replace-art-1236603310/
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Variety
Leonardo DiCaprio Says AI Can Never Be Art Because It Lacks Humanity: Even ‘Brilliant’ Examples Just ‘Dissipate Into the Ether…
Leonardo DiCaprio says even the most "brilliant" forms of AI mimicking just goes viral for 15 minutes and then "dissipates into internet junk."