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Tech companies, digital storefronts, and social platforms are using cutting-edge methods to verify the ages of their users. The Big Picture: The changes come as more legislation is passed to protect kids from online dangers, including the UK’s Online Safety Act and similar laws in Texas, Utah, and Mississippi. While current rules restrict users under […]
A Stanford University study found that AI is hitting young workers the hardest, especially in entry-level roles that were once the bread and butter of college grads. Why It Hurts: The AI revolution arrived in the labor market at a pretty bleak time — high inflation, a profit-above-all-else atmosphere, and endless layoffs. Company adoption has […]
While the promise of AI-powered autonomous robots has sparked major investment, most machines are still controlled by human operators. The Big Picture: It’s no secret that the rise of AI and robotics could one day displace millions of jobs. But for now, many workers are being replaced first by lower-wage operators overseas — an echo […]
Several startups are introducing AI-powered stuffed animals designed to be companions for young kids. It’s the battle for next-gen playtime. The Big Play: The techno plushies are being positioned as an alternative to screen time — a way for tots to be entertained while parents are busy. While the effects of too much screen time […]
Researchers at Stanford University and MIT have developed a computer program that can accurately interpret and voice what people are thinking. Why It Hits: The computer-brain interface market is heating up, with companies like Neuralink, Merge Labs, and Synchron all attracting major funding. These startups primarily focus on interpreting thoughts to control devices — but […]
Silicon Valley execs, computer scientists, wealthy AI doomsdayers, and high-net-worth couples are paying big bucks to grow the smartest babies their genes and cash can produce. The Big Bet: The growing interest in “genetic optimization” is a natural evolution of the tech industry’s obsession with IQ, which has been put on a pedestal as the […]
Following two years of development and several setbacks, OpenAI is rolling out GPT-5 — its most advanced AI model yet, boasting advanced reasoning and coding capabilities. Why It Hits: OpenAI may have kicked off the AI revolution with the release of ChatGPT in 2022, but it’s no longer the only game in town. Since then, […]
The Henn na Hotel chain in Japan has become almost entirely staffed by robots. Why It Hits: The human-facing hospitality industry is still in the early days of automation, but it’s already creeping into the US — with San Francisco’s LUMA Hotel using four onsite “digital curators” and Disney testing robots in its parks. Southeast […]
Sean Duffy, the Transportation Secretary currently serving as NASA’s interim administrator, is pushing the space agency to accelerate the creation of a nuclear-fission reactor for deployment on the Moon. The Big Power Up: Setting up a lunar colony is seen as the “second space race,” with countries like China, Russia, India, and Japan vying for […]
Meta is positioning AI-powered smartglasses as the next must-have consumer device — one that could even replace the smartphone as the primary tool for on-the-go computing. The Big Vision: The smartphone — and by smartphone, we really mean the iPhone — has been the most important and widely used consumer device for nearly two decades. […]