The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating Scale AI, a data-labeling startup, for potential labor law violations. The investigation, which has been ongoing since August 2024, centers around the company’s classification of workers as contractors rather than employees. Scale AI has faced criticism and lawsuits from former workers alleging underpayment and misclassification. Forecast for 6…
Researchers from the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing have announced a breakthrough in quantum error correction using cat qubits, which could shorten the time required to develop large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers by up to five years. This innovation uses a special type of qubit called a cat qubit to reduce the total…
A company called Colossal Biosciences has announced a breakthrough in its efforts to de-extinct woolly mammoths and other animals. The company has successfully created gene-edited ‘woolly mice’ that harbor a mix of mutations modeled on those of woolly mammoths. While some specialists question the significance of this achievement, others see it as a crucial step…
Solaxy, a Solana Layer-2 scaling solution, has recently secured $25.6 million in early funding, sparking investor interest despite being in the pre-sale stage. This development comes as validators on the Solana network prepare to vote on two key updates, known as SIMDs, aimed at improving the network’s stability and scalability. Solaxy’s innovative approach to addressing…
Signal President Meredith Whittaker has sounded the alarm on the potential risks of agentic AI, warning that the technology could compromise user privacy and security. Whittaker, a vocal advocate for secure communications, expressed concerns that AI agents, which are designed to perform tasks on behalf of users, could access sensitive information and undermine the security…
A recent survey of hundreds of AI researchers has raised concerns about the feasibility of achieving human-level artificial intelligence (AI) through the current approach and technology. The survey found that enlarging current AI systems is unlikely to lead to artificial general intelligence (AGI), and that neural networks alone are insufficient to achieve AGI. Researchers are…
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts have discovered a lucrative way to boost their earnings through cloud mining, particularly with XRP holders generating up to $31,000 in a day. KSDMiner, a leading cloud mining platform, offers a hassle-free way to convert XRP holdings into a daily revenue stream. With its AI-driven mining optimization and sustainable mining driven by renewable…
Two private companies, Intuitive Machines and Firefly Aerospace, have successfully landed their spacecraft on the moon as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. While Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander experienced technical difficulties and landed on its side, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander touched down safely, marking a significant milestone in private lunar exploration. The…
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has acquired a 1 million-square-foot property in Southwest Memphis to expand its AI data center footprint. This move is part of xAI’s efforts to upgrade its primary Memphis-based facility, Colossus, to 1 million Nvidia GPUs. While this expansion is expected to boost AI innovation, it has also raised concerns about…
As the Trump administration’s repeated threats to research funding and mass firings of federal workers push scientists to take on unfamiliar roles as activists, a new wave of advocacy is emerging across the United States. Researchers are speaking at rallies, calling legislators, and forming new pressure groups to protect taxpayer-funded research and push back against…