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Futurism
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"To make this work, we have to come to an agreement." trib.al/5VK2dTC
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Open sesame! trib.al/u3Qo3Fu

Tesla on Autopilot Smashes Straight Through Garage Door, Driver Says

A Tesla smashed a garage door completely open after its Autopilot software "malfunctioned," the driver claims.

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"We just launch it and we know everything will be dead — everything that will be found there in this particular area will be dead." trib.al/pU1t08s

Autonomous Robots Confirmed to Have Killed Human Soldiers

A senior Ukranian drone producer claims that the first fully-autonomous drone kill happened two years ago on the Ukranian frontlines.

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Completely heartless. trib.al/wEHsooi

Meta Employee Laid Off, Immediately Detained by ICE

Shortly after being fired during a round of layoffs, a former Meta was detained by ICE agents, and their whereabouts are unknown.

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Pros: no commute. Cons: mental anguish. trib.al/TSSQ2io

Working From Home Has a Grim Effect on Your Brain, Surprise Research Finds

New research found an uptick in depression and loneliness in remote workers compared to their in-office colleagues.

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Broken promises, shoddy service, and a comically tiny fleet. trib.al/dsnUdwo

Tesla's Robotaxis Are a Complete Disaster

Behind the scenes, the reality is that Tesla's much-hyped Robotaxi program sounds like an absolute hot mess.

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"Usually it happens later down in the summer when it's really hot." trib.al/QywuCvZ

Fish Already Cooking Alive Across the US Ahead of Blistering Summer Heat

Numerous early fish kills have already been reported ahead of a summer which experts warn could be one of the hottest on record.

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It's a "gateway to embryo editing to do enhancements." trib.al/FkFGZJh

Scientists Concerned Latest Gene Editing of Human Embryos Could "Open the Floodgates"

Scientists have edited the genetic code of human zygotes, embryos at their earliest single-cell stage, in research with broad implications.

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It is upon us. trib.al/YQ7djcs

The El Niño Situation Is Looking Absolutely Brutal

Multiple weather services have now declared that the El Niño cycle is officially upon us, signally opressive heat to come.

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This will in no way backfire. trib.al/mQcixz4

Visa Officially Allowing AI Agents to Go Ham With Your Credit Card

Payment titan Visa announced that it's integrating its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the AI chatbot to buy stuff on your behalf.

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"This is a fundamental shift in how we prepare for pandemics." trib.al/XPH3M0q

Doctors Inject Human Subjects With First Vaccine Designed by AI

An AI-designed vaccine has already completed its first human trial and could provide universal protection against entire families of viruses.

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"I believe this is a huge mistake." trib.al/ZkHXYP6

Andreessen Horowitz Partner Quit Firm, Horrified by What His Old Colleagues Are Doing to Humankind

Former Andreessen Horowitz partner John O'Farrell quit the firm in May, warning that his colleagues are putting AI hype over humanity.

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"They're wanting to get to Mars. But what about us that are here?" trib.al/Mwf7WwI

Eighty Residents Sue SpaceX, Saying Elon Musk's Constant Rocket Launches Are Literally Destroying...

Residents are suing Elon Musk's SpaceX, saying the deep rumbling from its rocket launches is damaging their homes.

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"The goal: beat the real GTA 6 to launch." trib.al/uLpULtC

AI Bro Convinced He Can Vibe Code GTA 6 Before the Real One Comes Out

A programmer is racing against time to create their own version of GTA 6 before the long-awaited sequel is released.

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"While this inflatable is a fitting metaphor — much like Musk and his companies, it is inflated, full of hot air, and could pop at any minute." trib.al/gc8g20Y

Extremely Unflattering Statue of Elon Musk Appears in Times Square, Complete With Horrifying Slogan

A coalition of advocacy groups, called Safe AI Now, inflated an enormous effigy of Musk in the middle of New York City's Times Square.

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Look how much your government cares for you, kids. trib.al/ZwKsBhq

Prime Minister of the UK Vows to Unleash AI Tutors on 450,000 Poor Children

UK prime minister Keir Starmer doubled down on his plan to give 450,000 disadvantaged children "AI tutors" to accelerate their learning.

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We're soaring to even loftier heights. trib.al/Xq5CvC4

SpaceX's IPO Shows That We Aren't Even Close to Peak AI Bubble

SpaceX's IPO proved one point: investors aren't even slightly concerned about the looming possibility of an AI bubble.

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"I don't like the idea of fighting outside at all." trib.al/8lZswUR

Temperatures Soaring So High That Trump's UFC Fighters May Just Collapse in the Heat

The weather outlook is not looking good for the president's pet UFC fight, amidst an unusually-hot Spring fueled by climate change.

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Investors could easily get fleeced. trib.al/7cJXDLq

The More Data We See About SpaceX's IPO, the More We're Wincing

The more data we see about Elon Musk's SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, the harder it becomes to rationalize it.

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They still look ridiculous. trib.al/krIDB3Q

Nike's AI-Inspired World Cup Jerseys Are So Messed Up That They're Turning Into a Scandal

Athletes are stuck with their awkwardly fitting garments as the scandal surrounding Nike's AI-inspired World Cup jerseys continues to grow.

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"I’m failing to find any stirring of American pride within me." trib.al/gbu0Yie

Teardown of Trump Phone Reveals Incredibly Embarrassing Secret

A recent teardown by repair company iFixit confirmed that Trump Mobile's T1 smartphone is an almost entirely unmodified Chinese phone.

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