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  I Watched 6 Hours of DOGE Bro Testimony. Here's What They Had to Say For Themselves

  (404 Media / 2026-03-12 17:25)

  During a deposition, former DOGE member Justin Fox refused to define DEI and admitted to using ChatGPT to scan government contracts for terms like "Black" and "homosexual" to identify grants for cutting. He justified slashing a grant for a documentary on Black civil rights, initially calling it "not for the benefit of humankind" before retracting the statement.

  The deposition reveals the methods and thinking within DOGE, a group described as reckless and inexperienced, which caused widespread damage. DOGE is linked to significant harm, including 300,000 deaths from its cuts and major data breaches, while failing to reduce the government deficit.

  Fox, who had no prior government experience, helped cut hundreds of millions in grants at the National Endowment for the Humanities. He used an AI prompt to flag projects focused on specific groups, equating that focus with DEI.

  The main topics covered are the deposition testimony of Justin Fox, the operational methods of DOGE including the use of AI, the impact and consequences of DOGE's grant-cutting actions, and the scrutiny of how DEI was defined and targeted.

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  Perplexity's "Personal Computer" brings its AI agents to the, uh, Personal Computer

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-12 17:44)

  Perplexity has launched "Personal Computer," an early-access desktop AI agent that runs locally on a Mac Mini. Unlike its cloud-based predecessor, it can directly access and manipulate a user's local files and applications to complete broad objectives described by the user.

  The tool is similar in concept to open-source projects like OpenClaw, but presents a more polished and user-friendly interface for tracking tasks. It also allows for remote access and control from other devices.

  The main topics covered are the launch of Perplexity's "Personal Computer" AI agent, its local functionality and file access, and its comparison to similar existing tools.

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  Lucid announces midsize EV platform, says profitability lies with SUVs

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-12 17:54)

  Lucid Motors announced a new midsize EV platform to produce three electric SUVs starting below $50,000, which it considers crucial for achieving profitability. The first two models are the spacious Lucid Earth and the sportier Lucid Cosmos, with a third, more off-road-oriented SUV planned.

  The company emphasized that the new platform maintains its design and technology standards while enabling radical manufacturing simplicity and cost efficiency. A key component is the new Atlas drive unit, which uses far fewer parts, is lighter, and is significantly cheaper to produce.

  The main topics covered are Lucid's new midsize SUV platform and vehicle lineup, its strategy for achieving profitability through cost reduction and scaling, and the technical details of its new, more efficient drive unit.

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  Facebook Marketplace adds AI auto-replies for annoying ‘Is this still available?’ messages

  (The Verge / 2026-03-12 17:59)

  Facebook Marketplace is introducing new AI tools to streamline the selling process. These include an auto-reply feature for common "Is this available?" messages and AI assistance in generating listing details from photos.

  The platform is also adding AI-generated summaries of seller profiles to provide buyers with quick insights into a seller's history and reliability. Additionally, a revamped shipping menu is part of the updates.

  The main topics covered are new AI features for auto-replies and listing creation, AI-generated seller profiles, and updates to shipping options.

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  Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-12 18:00)

  Tinder unveiled a series of major product updates focused on fostering real-world connections and integrating AI. Key features include an "Events" tab for discovering local social gatherings and a pilot for virtual speed dating, both initially launching in Los Angeles.

  The updates aim to address Gen Z's preference for authentic, offline experiences over traditional app swiping. AI enhancements, like the "Chemistry" feature and new "Learning Mode," are designed to create more personalized matches and improve user safety from the outset.

  The main topics covered are Tinder's new in-person event discovery, its video speed dating pilot, and its expanded use of AI for matchmaking and personalization.

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  RTX 5090 gets 12% gaming boost in Ubuntu 26.04, thanks to optimizations with Gnome 50 — latest popular distro update brings significant performance uplift for Nvidia's top GPU

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-12 18:09)

  Ubuntu 26.04 provides a measurable gaming performance uplift, particularly for high-end Nvidia GPUs like the RTX 5090. Testing by Phoronix showed an average improvement of 4.4% on the RTX 5090, with specific games like Hitman 3 seeing gains up to 11%.

  The performance gains are attributed to underlying optimizations in the new release, including Mesa 26 and the Gnome 50 desktop environment with specific workarounds for Nvidia's Linux drivers. However, these improvements are most pronounced on top-tier hardware, with the RTX 5080 and lower-end cards seeing significantly smaller or no benefits.

  Main topics: Ubuntu 26.04 release, Linux gaming performance, Nvidia GPU performance (specifically RTX 5090/5080), software optimizations (Mesa, Gnome).

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  Megabase de dados da Saúde avança sem debater governança, soberania e controle público

  (Capital Digital / 2026-03-12 18:12)

  In July 2025, the Brazilian government formally established the National Health Data Network (RNDS) as the official interoperability platform for the Unified Health System (SUS). The network already integrates over 80% of states and consolidates billions of clinical records, aiming to become a strategic digital infrastructure for public policy and medical research.

  However, the governing decree centralizes the network's coordination and technical regulation within the Ministry of Health itself, specifically under the DATASUS department. This structure raises significant concerns about governance, technological sovereignty, and effective control, as there is no independent oversight body or multisectoral council to supervise the system handling sensitive population data.

  The main topics covered are the official launch and scale of the RNDS, its operational rules and data protection principles, and the critical concerns regarding its concentrated governance model.

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  Google Is Not Ruling Out Ads in Gemini

  (Business Latest / 2026-03-12 18:15)

  Google executives, while previously stating no immediate plans, are now not ruling out placing ads within the Gemini AI chatbot. The company is currently experimenting with ads in its AI-powered Search product (AI Mode) to inform future decisions, noting its strong financial position allows it to avoid rushing monetization.

  The AI chatbot market is highly competitive, with Google's Gemini growing to over 750 million monthly users as it races to catch up with OpenAI. Both companies are now focused on monetizing free users, with OpenAI already testing ads in ChatGPT, while other AI firms like Anthropic and Perplexity express caution about the approach.

  Key topics covered include the potential for ads in Gemini, the competitive landscape of AI chatbots, and the broader industry's exploration of monetization strategies. The article also touches on how AI is improving Google's core advertising business and the unresolved question of integrating personalized user data with ads.

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  Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyers’ messages

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-12 18:20)

  Facebook Marketplace is introducing new Meta AI features to assist sellers, including an auto-reply tool that drafts responses to initial buyer inquiries using listing details. AI will also help sellers create draft listings automatically from uploaded photos and suggest prices.

  Additional updates include AI-generated seller profile summaries for buyers and a new optional shipping feature for sellers, complete with prepaid labels and an order dashboard.

  The main topics covered are the new AI-powered tools for seller communication and listing creation, enhanced seller profile summaries for buyers, and the new shipping option for Marketplace listings.

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  Substack launches a built-in recording studio

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-12 18:24)

  Substack has launched a built-in Substack Recording Studio for desktop, allowing creators to pre-record videos with guests, add watermarks, and share screens. The tool auto-generates clips and thumbnails, consolidating previously separate video creation processes.

  The platform is aggressively expanding into video, having recently enabled livestreaming, monetization, and a TV app, positioning itself as a competitor to platforms like Patreon. This push is underscored by data showing creators using audio or video grow revenue 50% faster.

  The move aligns with a broader trend of audiences consuming longer-form video content on TV screens, a shift also seen with major platforms like Netflix and YouTube investing in TV-based podcast and video viewing.

  Main Topics: Substack's new video recording studio; its strategic expansion into video and multimedia to compete with platforms like Patreon; the industry trend toward consuming long-form video content on television.

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  KPop Demon Hunters is getting a sequel, obviously

  (The Verge / 2026-03-12 18:45)

  Netflix has officially announced a sequel to its popular animated musical film "KPop Demon Hunters." The original film was a major success, becoming Netflix's most-popular film ever, achieving a wide theatrical release, and receiving Oscar nominations.

  Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans will return under a new multiyear partnership with Netflix. The sequel will continue the story of the fictional girl group HUNTR/X as they battle demons.

  The first film's breakout success, including chart-topping music and major awards recognition, indicates this sequel is part of a larger planned expansion of the franchise.

  Main topics: Netflix film sequel announcement, success metrics of the original film, returning creative team, franchise expansion plans.

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  The original AirTag is the cheapest it’s ever been

  (The Verge / 2026-03-12 18:50)

  The first-generation Apple AirTag, while not the newest model, remains a highly effective tracker for users within Apple's ecosystem, especially at a new low price of $13.91. Its key strengths include ultra-wideband precision finding via the Find My network and continuous software updates adding features like location sharing.

  The newer second-generation AirTag offers improvements like a longer tracking range and a louder speaker, but the original model is presented as a more than capable and cost-effective option for basic tracking needs.

  The main topics covered are the sale price and value of the first-generation AirTag, its technical capabilities and software features, and a comparison with the second-generation model's improvements.

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  Trump's DOJ is not falling for Sam Bankman-Fried's MAGA makeover on X

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-12 18:58)

  Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted former FTX CEO, is attempting a political pivot by publicly aligning with Donald Trump and the Republican Party while in prison. He hopes this shift will garner a pardon or leniency, despite being a major Democratic donor previously convicted of stealing billions from customers.

  Both the Trump White House and the Department of Justice have rejected these overtures. Prosecutors have dismissed his claims of political persecution as a premeditated and insincere strategy to secure a reduced sentence.

  The main topics covered are Sam Bankman-Fried's political realignment, his pursuit of a pardon or new trial, and the official rejections of his efforts by the Trump administration and prosecutors.

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  What it was like to watch grieving parents stare down Mark Zuckerberg in court

  (The Verge / 2026-03-12 18:58)

  Grieving parents attended a California courtroom in February, hoping to secure limited public seats to witness testimony from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a landmark social media lawsuit. They hold social media companies responsible for their children's deaths, which they link to online harms like sextortion, dangerous challenges, and content contributing to suicide.

  The trial involves a plaintiff, a young woman, who alleges that the addictive design of Instagram and YouTube contributed to her mental health issues. Meta and Google deny negligence, arguing they aim to create positive user experiences and that other factors drove the plaintiff's struggles.

  This case is a crucial bellwether trial that could set a precedent for thousands of similar lawsuits, challenging the core business models of social media platforms. A jury is now deliberating on whether the companies' product designs were negligent and a proximate cause of the plaintiff's harms.

  Main topics: Social media lawsuit, parent advocacy against tech companies, addictive design allegations, mental health impacts, bellwether trial proceedings.

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  Amazon unit withdraws from drone trade group, raises safety concerns

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-12 19:02)

  Amazon's Prime Air drone unit is withdrawing from the Commercial Drone Alliance due to conflicting safety positions. Amazon states the alliance's stance on key safety regulations is incompatible with its own core safety tenets.

  Specifically, Amazon cites its detect-and-avoid technology, which it claims successfully prevented two potential mid-air collisions during over 70,000 flights. The company says the alliance opposes mandatory requirements for such safety technology.

  The main topics covered are Amazon's withdrawal from an industry group, a dispute over drone safety regulations, and the performance of collision-avoidance technology.