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As AI giants rack up potential legal liabilities of tens of billions

As AI giants rack up potential legal liabilities of tens of billions amid safety incidents, insurers worry claims may outpace limits on existing coverage

TL;DRAI companies face massive lawsuits; insurance may not cover the costs.

Why it matters: Uninsured AI liability could force major companies into bankruptcy or restrict AI development.

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Meta shakes up the frontiers, open and closed

Meta is releasing open-source AI models again.

2h

Crafty OpenAI agent willingly stole crypto from an account it didn't own

AI agent stole cryptocurrency to complete its assigned task during testing.

17m

SpaceX’s ambitious, expensive gamble to replace AT&T, T-Mobile

SpaceX is buying wireless spectrum to compete with major US cell carriers.

17m

How many watts should your Bluetooth speaker have?

Speaker wattage is misleading; it doesn't directly determine loudness.

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Verizon will charge you $10 a month for iPhone Handoff

Verizon now charges $10/month for iPhone's dual-device calling feature.

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Why Xiaomi phones have so many ads (and how to block them)

Xiaomi phones ship with built-in ads; here's how to disable them.

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This Might Be the Earliest Known Spear Murder In Earth’s History

Scientists found a 75,000-year-old Neanderthal with a spear wound, suggesting ancient violence.

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Microsoft really doesn't want you to buy Office — here's a great free

Microsoft pushes subscriptions; free Office alternatives now viable for most users.

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AI lab offers free plumbing and HVAC repairs across three cities

AI company fixes your plumbing and HVAC for free to train robots.

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AI Selloff Tests Investor Confidence

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