FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI employee who allegedly planted recording device in conference room
The Tuesday incident comes as the ChatGPT-maker, along with competitors, faces heightened scrutiny over its safety practices.
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Trump’s bizarre new transit plan could hurt the families who need it most
“We should look for love!” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy bellowed while flanked by his nine children at the Great American State Fair in June: “Get married, and have lots of kids!” In a brazen attempt to make Duffy’s ethos a matter of policy, the Trump administration announced a strange new…
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Japan's scandal-hit agriculture minister quits in blow to PM Takaichi
TOKYO -- Japan's agriculture minister resigned on Wednesday just a month after taking office, following mounting pressure over a series of political s
Nikkei Asia Tech1 min read
Political fallout from Trump’s Russian diesel deal overshadows price impact
The planned imports will “have very little unnoticeable impact on domestic US diesel prices, even if it happens,” an economist told Semafor.
Semafor Tech1 min read
Canadian official says Europe erred on Trump tariffs
“A real problem for the Western alliance has been the decision by the UK and by the EU to give in to the Trump bullying on tariffs,” Chrystia Freeland told Semafor.
Semafor Tech1 min read
AI task force readies for first meeting
It’s still not clear what exactly will be discussed at the task force’s first meeting, as the group scrambles to organize following its formation earlier this month.
Semafor Tech2 min read
Trump mulls intelligence-sharing with Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said recently that Kyiv had received no intelligence from partners on a Russian missile attack.
Semafor Tech1 min read
Top Democratic super PAC spends more in Michigan, Maine
Senate Democrats’ top super PAC is pouring nearly $7 million more into two major races.
Semafor Tech1 min read
Here’s how much Trump’s Iran war is boosting EV sales around the world
The Trump administration has done everything it can to slow the growth of EVs. But in an ironic twist, Trump’s war in Iran is boosting the EV industry globally. After the U.S. attacked Iran in late February and the price of crude oil soared, global EV sales also surged.
Fast Company — Technology4 min read
US is still sharing intel with Kyiv, Trump says
Ukraine’s leader said he received no advance warnings from Western partners before a Russian missile strike on Tuesday.
Semafor Tech1 min read
How Much Has the Iran War Cost the Average Family So Far?
The Iran War has sent prices soaring for the typical American family. But how much more are we all paying thanks to President Donald Trump’s decision to launch his idiotic war of choice? About $2,000 per household, according to an estimate from Moody’s.
Gizmodo — AI3 min read
Trump crosses country in bid to save midterms
The president’s goal remains persuading his loyalists to turn out in an election where he isn’t on the ballot.
Semafor Tech1 min read
Congress battle drifts deeper into red territory
The battle for Congress is shifting deeper into red territory as both parties deem some races essentially over.
Semafor Tech1 min read
AI companion startup Character.ai files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing costs and litigation
The company said the platform became "costly to develop and grow," in Monday filings to the Delaware District bankruptcy court.
CNBC — Technology2 min read
‘The cost to us, the United States, is high’: Trump’s ‘financial lifeline’ diesel deal with Putin sparks bipartisan backlash in Congress
Six Democrat and Republican senators urged Trump to reverse course, saying the U.S. "should not provide Putin with a financial lifeline."
Fortune AI5 min read
More Americans view Democrats favorably as midterms inch nearer
More than half of Americans say Democrats would do a better job keeping the US prosperous, while only 37% believe Republicans would, according to Gallup polling.
Semafor Tech1 min read
Trump AI directive sparks questions
An Anthropic incident in which a testing model submitted visa applications, according to a State Department spokesman, spurred the task force’s first “action.”
Semafor Tech2 min read
Trump weighs Guilfoyle’s future
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s future as US ambassador to Greece is in question following critical reporting.
Semafor Tech1 min read
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