US to Safety Test Google, Microsoft, xAI AI Models
The US Department of Commerce will now safety test new AI models from Google, Microsoft, and xAI before public release, according to the BBC.
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Alberta Separatists Submit 300,000 Signatures for Independence Vote
Alberta separatists have submitted more than 300,000 signatures to elections officials in Canada, in an effort to push for an independence referendum, according to The Guardian.
Ukrainian Drone Hits Upmarket Moscow Building Ahead of Victory Day
A Ukrainian drone hit an upscale residential high-rise in Moscow on Monday, causing visible damage but no casualties, according to the BBC.
2026 Kentucky Derby Horses and Odds: Meet the Runners
The 2026 Kentucky Derby will feature 19 horses in the 1 1/4-mile race, with Renegade as the morning-line favorite at 4-1 odds. Four horses have scratched since the post-position draw, according to CBS News.
Girona FC vs. Mallorca LaLiga Match Key to Survival Hopes
Girona FC, 15th in LaLiga, hosts 17th-place RCD Mallorca in a crucial match as both teams battle to avoid the relegation zone. According to Goal.com, a win for either side would significantly improve their survival prospects.
Seven Lawsuits Filed Against OpenAI by Canada Mass-Shooting Victims’ Families
Seven families of victims from a mass shooting in Canada have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in a California court. They accuse the company of failing to alert authorities about the shooter's troubling interactions with ChatGPT, according to the BBC.
Altman Apologizes as OpenAI Fails to Alert Police Before Canada Shooting
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has apologized after the company failed to alert police about online behavior linked to the fatal shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, according to The Guardian.
Xbox Reclaims Identity as Microsoft Drops ‘Microsoft Gaming’
Microsoft is dropping the 'Microsoft Gaming' brand in favor of a more focused Xbox-centric strategy, according to internal discussions and reports from The Verge. The move is part of a broader 'Return of Xbox' initiative.
Spotify Adds ‘Verified’ Badges to Distinguish Human Artists from AI
Spotify is introducing a 'Verified' badge to help users identify when artists on its platform are human, not AI-generated, according to the BBC.
India Condemns Trump’s ‘Hellhole’ Social Media Post
The Indian government has criticized a social media post by Donald Trump that referred to India as a 'hellhole', calling the remarks 'inappropriate and in poor taste'.
Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
A massive slab of ice, or serac, is blocking a key climbing route on Mount Everest—just as the busy climbing season begins, according to Himalayan Masters.
BBC’s Football Focus to end after 52 years
The BBC announced that its long-running football program Football Focus will end after 52 years, with Alex Scott as its final host. According to the BBC, the decision is part of a broader strategy to expand digital coverage.
Classi Tech, Film, and Leadership: 4% and 23% AI Insights
The readiness of leadership for artificial intelligence is being questioned as only 3% of companies see sustainable results from AI, according to Stanford’s AI Index. Meanwhile, creative and technical projects under the name 'classi' are emerging in film, cycling, and dentistry.
Meta to Cut 8,000 Jobs as AI Spending Soars
Meta announced Thursday that it will cut 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as it shifts its focus to artificial intelligence (AI), with $135 billion allocated to AI this year alone, according to BBC.
Ofcom investigating Telegram over child sexual abuse material concerns
The UK media regulator has launched an investigation into Telegram over concerns it may be failing to prevent child sexual abuse material from being shared, according to Ofcom.