Dartmouth's provost warned us about AI cheating—but his own AI use cost him his job
AI summary Dartmouth's provost resigned after failing to disclose AI use in a paper and op-ed, despite requiring such disclosure.
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Over 25% of people lie to get antibiotics—and their lies aren't even good
AI summary Over 25% of US patients lie to doctors to get unnecessary antibiotics, often about viral symptoms like colds, and their lies usually work.
Basically no one is using AI agents for their DoorDash orders
As AI tools and agents have continued their march across all aspects of digital life, many companies are trying to use LLMs to improve the experience of purchasing goods and…
Rare meteorite from Mars gives us a view into its ancient crust
AI summary A newly discovered Martian meteorite, Teghaza 001, is at least 4.1 billion years old, offering insights into Mars' ancient crust.
Fujifilm to boost tape production 5x as AI fuels archiving demand
AI summary Fujifilm will boost tape production 5x to meet rising AI-driven archiving demand, investing $63 million in its Kanagawa factory.
Thousands of “ghost students” use AI to steal millions in student loans, DOJ says
AI summary The DOJ charged five people in a scheme using AI to create 'ghost students' and steal student loans, seizing over $750,000 in crypto.
Analysts find looming launch crisis is "more severe" than anticipated
AI summary A report says the global rocket launch shortage is worse than expected and could last until the late 2030s.
GM to pay $220 million after selling customer Smart Driver data
AI summary GM to pay $220 million after sharing Smart Driver data with brokers who sold it to insurers.
Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in record crypto heist
AI summary Binance suspended withdrawals after a $6.3 billion crypto heist, with $3 billion in assets frozen.
2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Drives like an EV, but there's no plug involved
AI summary Nissan's 2027 Rogue Hybrid uses a series hybrid system, acting as a generator to charge the battery, not a plug-in EV.
Review: You Can See Everything blurs the view of Elizabeth Holmes' deceit
AI summary A film about Elizabeth Holmes' final days before her prison sentence has drawn mixed reactions.
Rocket Report: Winter is coming for Themis; Cowboy Space adds iron to the fire
AI summary Cowboy Space unveils Big Iron rocket, a medium-lift launch vehicle, as space industry faces supply-demand challenges.
Reddit is moving to “a logged-in-only experience,” CEO says
AI summary Reddit plans to shift to a logged-in-only experience to improve user engagement and ad targeting.
Windows 11 gets right-click menu improvements as PC revenue slides
AI summary Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 update with customizable right-click menu and Cloud Rebuild feature.
Pentagon IG refuses to investigate Starlink/Starshield slowdown in Ukraine
AI summary The Pentagon IG declined to investigate Starlink/Starshield service restrictions in Ukraine, directing senators to the Air Force and Space Force.
Trump declares robot imports a national security threat
AI summary Trump labels foreign robot imports a national security threat, prompting new negotiations and possible tariffs.
Report: Trump did nothing with intel that China planted spy close to Nvidia CEO
AI summary Trump ignored intel that a Chinese citizen targeted Nvidia's CEO, possibly to protect Nvidia's stock.
Turning a solar power system into its own backup
AI summary A small company claims to integrate solar thermal with fossil-fueled backup, reducing the need for separate facilities.
Google admits AI search makes less money, but it's fixing that with more ads
AI summary Google's AI search generates less revenue than organic search, but the company plans to add more ads to compensate.
Massive leak exposes 41,000 DHS workers and undercover ICE agents
AI summary A leak exposed details of 41,000 DHS workers and undercover agents, including contact info and internal systems.
SpaceX no longer needs NASA, and that's a problem for America's space agency
AI summary SpaceX has shifted from relying on NASA to becoming a key contractor, causing concern for the agency.
ULA's Vulcan rocket is set to return to flight on Friday the 13th
AI summary ULA's Vulcan rocket will return to flight on November 13, launching 40 satellites for Amazon's constellation.
As US ties fray, Europe plans first undersea cable link to Greenland
AI summary Europe plans a subsea cable linking Greenland directly to the EU, bypassing the US and aiming to connect Asia.
Peptide peddlers cheer as RFK Jr. unilaterally grants access, overruling FDA
AI summary RFK Jr. allows sale of six unproven peptides, overriding FDA concerns about their safety and efficacy.
Trump admin sues Utah to save Kalshi from the state's total ban on gambling
AI summary The Trump administration sues Utah to block its ban on Kalshi, a prediction market, citing federal preemption of state gambling laws.
The last, best hope for space tourism just rolled onto a runway in Arizona
AI summary Virgin Galactic named its new Delta-class spacecraft Apeiron and moved it to Spaceport America, signaling progress in space tourism.
Touchscreen MacBook Pro hands-on: OLED looks great on a Mac
AI summary The new MacBook Pro features a lighter design, a Dynamic Island, and an OLED display that stands out.
Google announces Gemini 4 Carbon, its latest frontier AI model that you can't use
AI summary Google announced Gemini 4 Carbon, a new AI model with improved coding and cybersecurity capabilities, but it's not yet available for public use.
Amazon turns its most capable smart speaker into a smart camera, too
AI summary Amazon's new Echo Studio with Home Camera combines audio features with a 13MP camera for smart home monitoring and real-time interaction.
Cadillac Escalade IQ review: Huge battery, huge range, huge SUV
AI summary The Cadillac Escalade IQ has a large battery, offering up to 440 miles of range and weighing 4 tons, with a floaty ride due to air suspension.