The world’s largest privately owned laser just switched on
A massive privately owned laser facility is now online, marking a notable shift as private capital moves deeper into frontier science infrastructure.
Android’s June Feature Drop Adds Smarter Personalization and Stronger Safety Tools
Google’s latest Android Feature Drop rolls out a mix of personalization upgrades and safety features, aiming to make everyday phone use feel more tailored and more secure.
Travelers Takes AI Claims Tools Nationwide With OpenAI
Travelers is expanding AI-powered claims tools across its U.S. operations with OpenAI, signaling a bigger push to use generative AI in one of insurance’s most paperwork-heavy jobs.
Google and Voltus strike grid deal aimed at smarter power capacity
Google says a new agreement with Voltus will create a smart capacity solution for the grid, a move that could reshape how large power users and flexible energy resources help balance electricity demand.
Codex Is Moving Beyond Coding and Into Everyday Work
Codex is no longer being framed only as a developer tool. OpenAI is pushing it toward broader knowledge work, a move that could reshape how AI fits into daily productivity.
OpenAI outlines a sharper stance on AI policy and political advocacy
A new OpenAI post lays out how the company sees AI policy and political advocacy as the fight over regulation, safety, infrastructure, and market power intensifies.
Michigan lands a major AI infrastructure project as the race for compute expands
A new Michigan project highlights how the AI boom is shifting from models and apps to the physical infrastructure that makes them possible.
Google spotlights LGBTQ+ creators and artists for Pride Month
Google is using Pride Month to put more visibility behind LGBTQ+ creators and artists, with a focus on discovery, culture, and creative opportunity across its platforms.
Erin Brockovich targets data center secrecy as AI infrastructure booms
As data center construction accelerates, Erin Brockovich is pushing a new fight: how much communities are told about the environmental and utility impacts of the facilities moving into their backyards.
This Weekend’s Biggest Movies Came From YouTube-Born Directors
Two of the weekend’s biggest theatrical releases weren’t just box office leaders. They also marked a cultural shift, with both films directed by creators who first built audiences on YouTube.