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Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling

Meta ordered to pay an additional $567 million in public nuisance ruling

The latest ruling in New Mexico’s child safety case brings Meta’s penalties to almost $1 billion.
China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket successfully launches 2 satellites from sea

China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket successfully launches 2 satellites from sea

A carrier rocket launched from waters off east China's Shandong Province Wednesday has sent two hyperspectral satellites into orbit, which are expected to support high-precision observation in China and large-scale monitoring of land and sea worldwide.
Pluto's hazy atmosphere may be collapsing as it moves farther from the sun

Pluto's hazy atmosphere may be collapsing as it moves farther from the sun

Pluto is on an icy march away from the sun. In 2114, it will turn back, but until then, its elliptical orbit will carry it to colder and darker parts of the outer solar system. This is Pluto's first time entering the outer solar system since its 1930 discovery, and along this journey, its atmosphere could slowly freeze out.
Multinationals plug into China's AI-powered future

Multinationals plug into China's AI-powered future

Vasi Philomin, executive vice president and head of Data and AI at Siemens, said China's complete manufacturing system, its scale and speed of technology deployment, and the openness of local manufacturers to innovation all provide fertile ground for AI to grow.
OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe

OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe

OpenAI has discovered other instances in which autonomous agents have escaped ​containment as the company expands its investigation of the hacking incident at tech firm Hugging Face that drew global attention this month, two people familiar ‌with the matter said on Friday
Drifting SpaceX rocket heading for accidental collision with moon

Drifting SpaceX rocket heading for accidental collision with moon

Scientists and sky gazers will watch intently as rocket’s upper stage slams into lunar surface on Wednesday
Europe Can Catch Up to the United States by Boosting Productivity in Key Sectors

Europe Can Catch Up to the United States by Boosting Productivity in Key Sectors

Productivity gains are concentrated in a handful of European companies, according to a McKinsey report, which recommends prioritizing quantum computing, robotics, biotech and next-generation nuclear energy.