At the Pentagon, OpenAI is In and Anthropic Is Out
TL;DR: It’s been a crazy 48 hours in the A.I. industry…
It’s been a crazy 48 hours in the A.I. industry.
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Polymarket defends its decision to allow betting on war as ‘invaluable’
TL;DR: Polymarket has been allowing people to bet on when the US would strike Iran next. Obviously, now that it's actually happened and people have died, the prediction betting market is feeling some pressure…
Polymarket has been allowing people to bet on when the US would strike Iran next. Obviously, now that it's actually happened and people have died, the prediction betting market is feeling some pressure. The site has been at the center of controversy before, including suspicions of insider trading on the Super Bowl halftime show and […]
The Rubin Observatory’s alert system sent 800,000 pings on its first night
TL;DR: The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's automated alert system is online and already bombarding astronomers with things to look at in the night sky…
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's automated alert system is online and already bombarding astronomers with things to look at in the night sky. The system went live publicly on Tuesday, February 24th, and on the first night dropped some 800,000 alerts about asteroids, supernovas, and feasting black holes. And that number is only expected to […]
You can still grab great deals on Bose headphones and Astro Bot this weekend
TL;DR: Welcome to the weekend, friends…
Welcome to the weekend, friends! While the rest of our team was checking out Samsung’s forthcoming Galaxy S26 lineup and prepping for Apple’s “special experience” next week, we’ve been sifting through Woot’s “Video Games for All” sale and a truly weird slate of deals that, frankly, don’t have a throughline. (Some of us have also […]
OpenAI Reaches A.I. Agreement With Defense Dept. After Anthropic Clash
TL;DR: The deal came hours after President Trump had ordered federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology made by Anthropic, an OpenAI rival…
The deal came hours after President Trump had ordered federal agencies to stop using artificial intelligence technology made by Anthropic, an OpenAI rival.
Xiaomi’s Leica Leitzphone mostly earns the name
TL;DR: Xiaomi and Leica's long-running phone partnership just got a little closer…
Xiaomi and Leica's long-running phone partnership just got a little closer. Alongside the new international release of its 17 Ultra flagship, Xiaomi has been entrusted with manufacturing a separate version that is the first Leica Leitzphone to release outside of Japan, following three Sharp-made models exclusive to the country. In truth, the Leitzphone is a […]
Xiaomi 17 is a small(ish) phone with a big(ish) battery
TL;DR: Xiaomi has just given a global launch to two of its latest flagship phones, the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra, along with a Leica-branded Leitzphone edition of the Ultra…
Xiaomi has just given a global launch to two of its latest flagship phones, the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra, along with a Leica-branded Leitzphone edition of the Ultra. There's no sign, however, of the 17 Pro, which launched in China with an additional display mounted next to the rear cameras. The 17 and 17 […]
The British Watch Brand Apiar Goes Beyond Traditional Constraints
TL;DR: The tech-focused leaders of the British brand Apiar aim to stretch beyond watchmaking’s traditional material and manufacturing constraints…
The tech-focused leaders of the British brand Apiar aim to stretch beyond watchmaking’s traditional material and manufacturing constraints.
Tenways nearly perfects the shareable city e-bike
TL;DR: Good electric bikes are expensive. So why not buy one and share it? That's the idea behind the Tenways CGO Compact e-bike I've been sharing with my wife and teenage daughter for the last two weeks…
Good electric bikes are expensive. So why not buy one and share it? That's the idea behind the Tenways CGO Compact e-bike I've been sharing with my wife and teenage daughter for the last two weeks. It adapts in seconds without any tools to comfortably fit riders of varying heights thanks to its low-entry frame, […]
Silicon Valley Rallies Behind Anthropic in A.I. Clash With Trump
TL;DR: Actions by the president and the Pentagon appeared to drive a wedge between Washington and the tech industry, whose leaders and workers spoke out for the start-up…
Actions by the president and the Pentagon appeared to drive a wedge between Washington and the tech industry, whose leaders and workers spoke out for the start-up.
Instagram to Alert Parents to Teens’ Self-Harm Searches
TL;DR: Parents will receive notifications if a child has used the platform repeatedly to search for terms related to suicide or self-harm, but users must opt in to get them…
Parents will receive notifications if a child has used the platform repeatedly to search for terms related to suicide or self-harm, but users must opt in to get them.
In a Memoir Draft, Changpeng Zhao of Binance Details the Talks Leading to His Prison Time
TL;DR: In a draft of his memoir, Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, laid out the secret negotiations that led to his imprisonment and a run-in with ICE…
In a draft of his memoir, Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, laid out the secret negotiations that led to his imprisonment and a run-in with ICE.
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth designates Anthropic a supply chain risk
TL;DR: Nearly two hours after President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he was banning Anthropic products from the federal government, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took it one step further and announced that he was now designating the AI company as a "supply-chain risk," which Anthropic says it is willing to challenge in court…
Nearly two hours after President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he was banning Anthropic products from the federal government, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took it one step further and announced that he was now designating the AI company as a "supply-chain risk," which Anthropic says it is willing to challenge in court. […]
Xiaomi’s tracker doesn’t need a case to clip to your keys
TL;DR: Xiaomi has announced its first Bluetooth tracker, and while the Xiaomi Tag has a more elongated design than the Apple AirTag, that lets you use it in more places right out of the box…
Xiaomi has announced its first Bluetooth tracker, and while the Xiaomi Tag has a more elongated design than the Apple AirTag, that lets you use it in more places right out of the box. On one end of the tracker you'll find an integrated metal loop that can be attached to a keyring or clipped […]
Pentagon-Anthropic Standoff Is a Decisive Moment for How A.I. Will Be Used in War
TL;DR: The Pentagon’s contract dispute with Anthropic is part of a wider clash about the use of artificial intelligence for national security and who decides on any safeguards…
The Pentagon’s contract dispute with Anthropic is part of a wider clash about the use of artificial intelligence for national security and who decides on any safeguards.
A legendary weather app makes a comeback
TL;DR: Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 117, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world…
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 117, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you're new here, welcome, please send Android tips, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I've been reading about Eileen Gu and Ozempic and fancy grocery stores, trying […]
Anthropic Says It Cannot ‘Accede’ to Pentagon in Talks Over A.I.
TL;DR: Anthropic said it was standing firm on not having its A.I. used in certain scenarios by the Pentagon, which has imposed a Friday deadline on the company to give unfettered access to its technology…
Anthropic said it was standing firm on not having its A.I. used in certain scenarios by the Pentagon, which has imposed a Friday deadline on the company to give unfettered access to its technology.
Is A.I. Eating the Labor Market? + The Latest on the Pentagon, OpenClaw and Alpha School
TL;DR: “I think the mere fact that the markets can move so much, based on almost nothing, underscores how high anxiety is right now.”…
“I think the mere fact that the markets can move so much, based on almost nothing, underscores how high anxiety is right now.”
South Korea Clears Way for Google Maps to Fully Operate
TL;DR: South Korea approved Google’s request to export detailed map data, reversing a longstanding restriction that made the tool largely nonfunctional…
South Korea approved Google’s request to export detailed map data, reversing a longstanding restriction that made the tool largely nonfunctional.
A World Where All Is Free? That’s Elon Musk’s Theory of ‘Sustainable Abundance.’
TL;DR: The Tesla and SpaceX chief has told his followers that they will live in a world where robots will take care of every need and people do not have to work, in what has become his latest slogan…
The Tesla and SpaceX chief has told his followers that they will live in a world where robots will take care of every need and people do not have to work, in what has become his latest slogan.
Elon Musk’s Secret Web of Companies in Texas
TL;DR: The megabillionaire was tied to about 90 companies in the state, which he uses for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a Times examination…
The megabillionaire was tied to about 90 companies in the state, which he uses for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a Times examination.
India Built the World’s Back Office. A.I. Is Starting to Shrink It.
TL;DR: Artificial intelligence promises to automate the white-collar work that made India a tech powerhouse. The country is racing to adapt before it’s too late…
Artificial intelligence promises to automate the white-collar work that made India a tech powerhouse. The country is racing to adapt before it’s too late.
Google Workers Seek ‘Red Lines’ on Military A.I., Echoing Anthropic
TL;DR: More than 100 Google A.I. employees sent a letter to Jeff Dean, a chief scientist, opposing Gemini’s use for U.S. surveillance and some autonomous weapons…
More than 100 Google A.I. employees sent a letter to Jeff Dean, a chief scientist, opposing Gemini’s use for U.S. surveillance and some autonomous weapons.
Nvidia’s Quarterly Profit Hits $43 Billion on Strong A.I. Chip Sales
TL;DR: Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion…
Total profit for the fiscal year was $120 billion, the company said. Three years ago, it was just $4.4 billion.
Block Cuts 40% of Its Work Force Because of Its Embrace of A.I.
TL;DR: About 4,000 workers will lose their jobs as the payments company does more work with new artificial intelligence tools, its top executive said…
About 4,000 workers will lose their jobs as the payments company does more work with new artificial intelligence tools, its top executive said.
In Landmark Trial, Plaintiff Says Social Media Harm Started at Age 6
TL;DR: The plaintiff, a 20-year-old identified only as K.G.M., took the stand to testify against Meta and Instagram in a bellwether case over tech addiction…
The plaintiff, a 20-year-old identified only as K.G.M., took the stand to testify against Meta and Instagram in a bellwether case over tech addiction.
The A.I. Videos on Kids’ YouTube Feeds
TL;DR: The YouTube algorithm is pushing bizarre, often nonsensical A.I.-generated videos targeting children. Our video journalist Arijeta Lajka explains why experts say that these videos could affect their cognitive development, and how parents can identify this type of content…
The YouTube algorithm is pushing bizarre, often nonsensical A.I.-generated videos targeting children. Our video journalist Arijeta Lajka explains why experts say that these videos could affect their cognitive development, and how parents can identify this type of content.
The Witcher is a perfect fit for Reigns’ Tinder-like roleplaying
TL;DR: I never knew how easy it was to die in an orgy. But that's just one of the many threats facing Geralt of Rivia in his latest adventure…
I never knew how easy it was to die in an orgy. But that's just one of the many threats facing Geralt of Rivia in his latest adventure. The studio behind the Reigns series of Tinder-like choose-your-own-adventure games has now adapted The Witcher, following a handful of original titles and a take on Game of […]
How A.I.-Generated Videos Are Distorting Your Child’s YouTube Feed
TL;DR: Experts caution that low-quality, A.I.-generated videos on YouTube geared toward children often feature conflicting information, lack plot structure and can be cognitively overwhelming — all of which could affect young children’s development…
Experts caution that low-quality, A.I.-generated videos on YouTube geared toward children often feature conflicting information, lack plot structure and can be cognitively overwhelming — all of which could affect young children’s development.
They Helped Women Fight Online Abuse. They Were Barred From the U.S.
TL;DR: The founders of HateAid, a German human-rights group that helps victims of online attacks, were accused by the Trump administration of being part of a “global censorship-industrial complex.”…
The founders of HateAid, a German human-rights group that helps victims of online attacks, were accused by the Trump administration of being part of a “global censorship-industrial complex.”
A.I. Dating Apps Complicate China’s Efforts to Boost Birthrate
TL;DR: As China grapples with a shrinking population and historically low birthrate, people are finding romance with chatbots instead…
As China grapples with a shrinking population and historically low birthrate, people are finding romance with chatbots instead.
When Chatbots Are Used to Plan Violence, Is There a Duty to Warn?
TL;DR: People are revealing sensitive personal information to A.I. chatbots — including plans to commit violent acts…
People are revealing sensitive personal information to A.I. chatbots — including plans to commit violent acts.
A.I. Complicates Old Internet Privacy Risks
TL;DR: Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots…
Artificial intelligence is convenient and easy to use, but you should think about what you say to the chatbots.
Lawmakers Ask Tech Companies What User Data They Provided to D.H.S.
TL;DR: The requests followed Times reporting that the Department of Homeland Security had sent Meta and other companies subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on ICE…
The requests followed Times reporting that the Department of Homeland Security had sent Meta and other companies subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on ICE.
Podcasts? TV Talk Shows? Netflix Just Hopes They’re Hits.
TL;DR: The podcasts in the streamer’s debut crop, including “The Pete Davidson Show,” have revived metaphysical questions about the definition of the medium…
The podcasts in the streamer’s debut crop, including “The Pete Davidson Show,” have revived metaphysical questions about the definition of the medium.
Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos Will Be Honorary Chairs of the Met Gala
TL;DR: The news came tucked into the second page of a recent news release…
The news came tucked into the second page of a recent news release.
Can A.I. Detection Tools Really Spot Fake Images and Videos?
TL;DR: Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses…
Artificial intelligence detectors are increasingly used to check the veracity of content online. We ran more than 1,000 tests and found several strengths and plenty of weaknesses.
Pentagon Gives Anthropic an Ultimatum Over the Company’s A.I. Model
TL;DR: Anthropic insists on limits on how its technology is used and could be labeled a supply chain risk if it fails to accept the military’s demands…
Anthropic insists on limits on how its technology is used and could be labeled a supply chain risk if it fails to accept the military’s demands.
Senator Blumenthal Opens Inquiry Into Iran Transactions on Binance
TL;DR: Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities…
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut sent a letter to Binance asking about the flow of $1.7 billion from accounts on the crypto exchange to Iranian entities.
Wayve, an A.I. Driverless Car Start-Up in Europe, Raises $1.2 Billion
TL;DR: The London-based company is building a system that uses artificial intelligence to power autonomous vehicles…
The London-based company is building a system that uses artificial intelligence to power autonomous vehicles.
How Jeffrey Epstein Ingratiated Himself With Top Microsoft Executives
TL;DR: For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business…
For more than two decades, the convicted sex offender developed a network at the tech giant, making him privy to succession discussions and other business.
More Than Half of Teens Use Chatbots for Schoolwork, Survey Finds
TL;DR: A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teenagers think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”…
A new study from the Pew Research Center finds teenagers think chatbot-assisted cheating has become “a regular feature of student life.”
‘A.I. Literacy’ Is the New Drivers’ Ed at This Newark School
TL;DR: Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive artificial intelligence, rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots…
Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive artificial intelligence, rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots.
The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
TL;DR: If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled…
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
Intel Strikes Deal With a Chip Start-Up Its C.E.O. Invested In
TL;DR: A technical partnership embraces SambaNova Systems, which Intel’s chief, Lip-Bu Tan, helps lead as an investor and chairman…
A technical partnership embraces SambaNova Systems, which Intel’s chief, Lip-Bu Tan, helps lead as an investor and chairman.
Pentagon Summons Anthropic Chief in Dispute Over A.I. Limits
TL;DR: The artificial intelligence company has demanded that some guardrails be put in place as it negotiates a contract with the Defense Department…
The artificial intelligence company has demanded that some guardrails be put in place as it negotiates a contract with the Defense Department.
Anthropic Accuses 3 Chinese Companies of Harvesting Its Data
TL;DR: The San Francisco start-up claimed that DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax used approximately 24,000 fraudulent accounts to train their own chatbots…
The San Francisco start-up claimed that DeepSeek, Moonshot and MiniMax used approximately 24,000 fraudulent accounts to train their own chatbots.
Binance Employees Find $1.7 Billion in Crypto Was Sent to Iranian Entities
TL;DR: Binance pledged to crack down on crime. But internal investigators at the world’s largest crypto exchange continued to find evidence of potential legal violations on the platform…
Binance pledged to crack down on crime. But internal investigators at the world’s largest crypto exchange continued to find evidence of potential legal violations on the platform.
Backed by Anthropic, a Super PAC Group Begins an Ad Blitz in Support of A.I. Regulation
TL;DR: The ads by Public First Action, which started airing on Monday, are part of an escalating political war over artificial intelligence before the midterm elections…
The ads by Public First Action, which started airing on Monday, are part of an escalating political war over artificial intelligence before the midterm elections.
Need an Outfit? Pickle Clothing Rental App Helps Users Stay on Trend.
TL;DR: Pickle, a new peer-to-peer apparel-rental app, helps users stay on trend without having to go into debt or rely on climate-unfriendly fast fashion…
Pickle, a new peer-to-peer apparel-rental app, helps users stay on trend without having to go into debt or rely on climate-unfriendly fast fashion.
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