Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts

TechCrunch - Sep 19, 2026

Without buyouts, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff.

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Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

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Sep 19, 2026

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California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads

California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads

Sep 19, 2026

Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.

Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

Trump says US will form 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

Sep 19, 2026

The president said his administration "will not in any way hinder or stifle the growth" amid amid warnings about the emergent technology.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico Barred From White House After Trump’s Ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico Barred From White House After Trump’s Ban

Sep 19, 2026

The prohibition on certain journalists was a major escalation in President Trump’s war on the media, and will probably face a legal challenge.

Converse Removes Ad That Drew Comparisons to K.K.K. Imagery

Converse Removes Ad That Drew Comparisons to K.K.K. Imagery

Sep 19, 2026

“This should not have happened and we will do better,” said Converse, which apologized for the ad. Critics said it depicted a Ku Klux Klan robe and a lynching.

India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

Sep 19, 2026

India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.

Claude Opus 5 Helped Researchers Take Over OpenAI Staff Accounts via Chained Flaws

Claude Opus 5 Helped Researchers Take Over OpenAI Staff Accounts via Chained Flaws

Sep 19, 2026

Three researchers at the security firm Hacktron used Anthropic's Claude Opus 5 to chain two flaws and take over the ChatGPT and Codex accounts of several OpenAI employees, then reach an internal OpenAI code repository. The chain began with a bug in the software that runs OpenAI's public help forum and moved through a weakness in OpenAI's own login system. This was security research,

Trump says he will appoint a new AI adviser, without providing details

Trump says he will appoint a new AI adviser, without providing details

Sep 19, 2026

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Creating a Kill Switch to Shut Down a Rogue A.I. Is Harder Than It Sounds

Creating a Kill Switch to Shut Down a Rogue A.I. Is Harder Than It Sounds

Sep 19, 2026

A bipartisan group in Congress and Gov. Gavin Newsom of California have floated ideas for building a mechanism that would instantly power down an A.I. system. Only no one really knows how.

iPhone Duo hinge needed extensive engineering, reveals Apple VP ahead of October 23 sale: ‘Feel solid, like a car door'

iPhone Duo hinge needed extensive engineering, reveals Apple VP ahead of October 23 sale: ‘Feel solid, like a car door'

Sep 19, 2026

Apple has introduced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, set for release on October 23. VP Tom Marieb detailed the engineering behind its hinge and durability, emphasising the premium feel and extensive effort in design for user safety and reliability.

Android Auto gets Google Maps avatar customisation; Gemini-powered destination info coming soon?

Android Auto gets Google Maps avatar customisation; Gemini-powered destination info coming soon?

Sep 19, 2026

Google Maps for Android Auto now allows users to customize their driving avatar directly on their car display. This feature, previously limited to smartphones, is part of a server-side update and includes new info cards about destinations, enhancing usability with essential details.

Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act.

Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act.

Sep 19, 2026

The Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism — and worry — as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years.

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