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Amazon has announced plans to support the deployment of nuclear energy in Washington State by collaborating with Energy Northwest, a consortium of public utilities. This partnership aims to develop up to 12 advanced nuclear reactors by the early 2030s. Upon completion, Amazon would have the option to purchase electricity from the first phase, which will […]

On Thursday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul enacted legislation prohibiting landlords from utilizing price-fixing software to establish rental rates. This makes New York the first state to implement a ban on algorithmic pricing by landlords, building on similar measures already in place in cities like Jersey City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. The software in

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that the increased monitoring of immigrants’ social media accounts for visa revocation undermines the free speech rights of both noncitizens and citizens. The lawsuit, brought on behalf of labor unions such as the United Automobile Workers and the American Federation of

AI agents have emerged as a significant topic in artificial intelligence, capable of autonomously performing tasks such as making online purchases, developing software, researching trends, or booking travel arrangements. This advancement transitions generative AI beyond simple chat interfaces, enhancing its operational capabilities. Recent developments have seen rapid progress in agentic AI, particularly with the introduction

Stanford University and SambaNova have introduced a framework known as Agentic Context Engineering (ACE) to advance context engineering in artificial intelligence (AI) applications using large language models (LLMs). The ACE framework seeks to improve the context window of LLM applications by treating it as a dynamic “evolving playbook” that adjusts strategies based on the agent’s

Anthropic has introduced a new capability for its Claude AI assistant, called “Skills,” aimed at enhancing the practicality of artificial intelligence within enterprise environments. Unveiled on Thursday, this feature allows users to create folders containing instructions, code scripts, and reference materials that Claude can load automatically when needed. This innovation represents a significant progression in

Strella, an AI-driven customer research platform, has raised $14 million in Series A funding, as announced on Thursday. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Decibel Partners, Bain Future Back Ventures, MVP Ventures, and 645 Ventures. This funding comes amid a growing trend for businesses adopting artificial intelligence to deepen customer

Microsoft has announced a significant transformation of Windows 11, aimed at enhancing user interaction through new features such as voice-activated AI assistants, autonomous software agents, and contextual intelligence that will be accessible on all PCs running the operating system. This update marks a notable shift in integrating artificial intelligence, moving away from conventional chatbot interfaces

Ekko Astral, a three-member punk band, features Jael Holzman as its frontwoman, who identifies as transgender. The band does not categorize itself as a trans band, although their music often addresses trans experiences. They have attracted a fan base through online platforms, particularly within trans communities on social media. The band describes its genre as

The United States Mint has announced the design for a commemorative $1 coin that will honor Steve Jobs, the late co-founder and former CEO of Apple. The coin features an image of a young Jobs sitting cross-legged with a California landscape of rolling hills in the background. He is depicted wearing a turtleneck, and the