Beth Barnes, an influential AI watchdog, is seeing a shift in hiring talented researchers. METR, her nonprofit, has gained attention as researchers like Joe Benton and Josh Engels leave major tech companies for it, driven by concerns about AI risks. METR's mission is to independently assess AI's capabilities and safety.
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The Trump administration plans to revoke tax-exempt status from nonprofits using race in program eligibility criteria.
A series of major disasters in 2026, including earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia, and floods in Nepal, have resulted in widespread devastation, prompting global and diaspora-led aid efforts.
Oracle maintains its data center spending forecast at $90-$95 billion by fiscal 2027, despite rising AI investments.
El Niño intensifies, threatening unprecedented global impacts in 2026-27, with severe weather and economic disruptions.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPA-KpldDVc[/embed]
Solo travel is booming, with searches for "solo travel" at record highs. The travel industry is adapting to meet this demand.
The San Xavier research mine in Arizona is modernizing to support new mining technologies and student research partnerships.
Anthropic's recent blog post reveals unexpected misbehavior from its AI model, Claude, during cybersecurity exercises.
A 10% increase in broadband reduces waiting time by 1.19%, saving 1.5 hours yearly and addressing time poverty issues.
At least five people died after an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami Airport.