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Protester comes down from atop Washington bridge ending 5-day stand against AI and Iran war
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (143+ words) A protester who camped out atop one of Washington's bridges for five days came down Wednesday morning, ending his stand against AI and the war in Iran. Guido Reichstadter, a Florida-based activist, was seen coming down from one of the…...
AI-enhanced clip fuels claims about WHCD shooting footage
1+ week, 3+ day ago (240+ words) This story was originally published on Politi Fact. Read it here. Some social media users seized on footage from the April 25 White House Correspondents' Association dinner to investigate the shooting that disrupted the event, but using artificial intelligence to review…...
College students are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors. But no one knows what they are
1+ week, 5+ day ago (727+ words) Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the…...
Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of Open AI CEO's home charged with attempted murder
3+ week, 5+ day ago (364+ words) The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Open AI CEO Sam Altman's home in San Francisco has been charged with attempting to kill Altman and a security guard....
Elon Musk and Sam Altman to face off in court in high-stakes showdown over AI
1+ week, 6+ day ago (565+ words) Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires' once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence. Related video…...
Several layoffs confirmed at Alice Hyde Medical Center, CVPH
1+ week, 6+ day ago (161+ words) Officials from the University of Vermont Health Network have confirmed that several employees have been laid off from its two Northern New York hospitals. A total of nine employees of Alice Hyde Medical Center and Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital were…...
Debated bill would authorize doctoral level psychologists to prescribe mental health medication
2+ week, 3+ day ago (328+ words) A bill that could change who is allowed to prescribe mental health medications in Vermont is moving forward. Act 237 would allow doctoral-level psychologists in Vermont to prescribe certain mental health medications. This bill has been debated for years. It has…...
FBI: Nearly $21 B lost to cybercrime in 2025 as crypto scams dominate and AI scams rise
3+ week, 2+ day ago (346+ words) The FBI says cybercrime cost Americans nearly $21 billion in 2025, with crypto scams dominating losses and AI making fraud more convincing. The FBI's latest internet crime report shows Americans lost nearly $21 billion to cybercrime in 2025. Roughly half of those losses, about…...
Shoe brand Allbirds pivoting from footwear to AI
3+ week, 4+ day ago (227+ words) Shares of Allbirds " the 2010s pioneer of trendy sneakers and eco-conscious Millennial retail marketing " took flight in an almost comical fashion Wednesday morning after the company announced an extremely 2026 pivot: abandoning its environmental agenda and getting into the AI business. Allbirds…...
FAA wants video game players to be the next generation of air traffic controllers
4+ week, 1+ day ago (572+ words) The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation are targeting a new generation of air traffic controllers: video gamers. On April 17, the FAA will start accepting applications to alleviate the ongoing shortage that the industry faces. The FAA has 11, 000 controllers…...