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Researchers at Stanford University have genetically engineered mice to accept and function with human brain cells, creating part-human, part-mouse brains. The modified mice are intended to model neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, schizophrenia, epilepsy, intellectual disability, and rare dementias. Ethicists are questioning whether these mice should receive different treatment.
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Anthropic has refused to comply with Pentagon demands for unrestricted access to its AI systems. The company maintains that negotiations have failed to address concerns regarding the use of its technology for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons. This standoff threatens the partnership between the military and the AI firm as the government’s deadline approaches.
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Meta is on trial in New Mexico over accusations that it failed to protect minors on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, allegedly facilitating child predators and prioritizing profit over safety. State prosecutors say the company misrepresented the safety of its services and concealed internal research showing harm to children, while Meta’s attorney disputes those claims.
Wired·The Verge·TechMeme
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Apple’s Creator Studio is a subscription service priced at $13 per month (or $130 annually) that provides access to a bundle of ten professional apps, including Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, aimed at helping creators produce and distribute content. The suite incorporates AI features that assist with tasks such as clip selection and slide building, while it does not offer a Lightroom-level photo-management tool or iOS support for its flagship applications.
Engadget·TechMeme·TechCrunch·Ars Technica
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly condemned ICE’s tactics, saying the agency’s actions were “going too far” and urging President Trump to intervene. In an internal Slack message, Altman echoed this concern and expressed hope that the president would rise to the moment, joining other tech leaders in criticism of the immigration crackdown.
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