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  AI companies are spending millions to thwart this former tech exec’s congressional bid

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-03 21:44)

  Political ads are attacking New York Assembly member Alex Bores over his past work at Palantir, a company that provides technology to ICE. Bores counters that he quit Palantir in 2019 specifically over its ICE work and is now running for Congress.

  A super PAC called Leading the Future, backed by major tech figures like Palantir's co-founder and OpenAI's president, is funding the ads against him. The PAC has raised $125 million to oppose candidates supporting state-level AI regulation and to support those favoring minimal oversight.

  Bores, who sponsored a state AI transparency law, believes he is being targeted because his tech background and regulatory stance make him a threat to the industry's preference for limited regulation. The conflict highlights a broader political battle between state efforts to regulate AI and tech industry opposition.

  Main Topics: New York congressional race, political advertising, AI regulation, tech industry political funding, Palantir and ICE.

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  What we can learn from scientific analysis of Renaissance recipes

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-03 20:23)

  A new study reveals that 16th-century medical manuals were popular DIY guides for laypeople, who actively experimented with and personalized home remedies. Researchers used proteomics to analyze protein traces from fingerprints left on these manuscripts, linking scientific data with historical context.

  This hands-on approach to knowledge, evidenced by extensive marginal notes, represents a significant cultural shift toward practical experimentation during the Renaissance. The interdisciplinary study marks the first application of proteomic analysis to such historical recipes.

  The main topics covered are: historical DIY medicine in the Renaissance, the use of proteomics in historical analysis, and the cultural shift toward practical, experimental knowledge.

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  ChatGPT’s new GPT-5.3 Instant model will stop telling you to calm down

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

  OpenAI is releasing an updated model, GPT-5.3 Instant, specifically designed to reduce the overly cautious and preachy tone that frustrated users of its predecessor. The previous model, GPT-5.2, often responded with unsolicited reassurances and mental health disclaimers, which many found condescending and irrelevant to their factual queries. This "cringe" tone led to widespread user complaints and even subscription cancellations.

  The new model aims to improve conversational flow and relevance by removing these automatic therapeutic interjections, focusing instead on acknowledging the query's context without making assumptions about the user's emotional state. OpenAI states the update addresses direct user feedback, seeking a better balance between empathy and providing direct, useful information.

  The main topics covered are: OpenAI's model update to address tone, user backlash against "preachy" AI responses, and the challenge of balancing safety guardrails with user experience.

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  Anduril aims at $60 billion valuation in new funding round

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-03 20:06)

  Palmer Luckey's defense-tech company is undergoing a major multibillion-dollar funding round led by firms including Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz. This follows a $2.5 billion round last summer and could reportedly bring up to $8 billion in new capital.

  The funding effort coincides with a tense period for defense startups, highlighted by a U.S. government contract dispute with AI company Anthropic. Luckey has publicly supported the government's hardline stance against outsourcing critical defense capabilities.

  Main topics: Major funding round for a defense-tech startup; the challenging current climate for defense contractors; government contract disputes with AI companies.

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  Seagate begins shipping 44TB hard drives with HAMR tech to data centers — Mozaic 4+ platform expands to 10 platters

  (Latest from Tom's Hardware / 2026-03-03 20:06)

  Seagate has begun shipping 44TB hard drives to select cloud service providers, marking a new capacity milestone. The drives are based on its Mozaic 4+ platform, which utilizes Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology and 10 platters to achieve this density.

  The announcement appears timed to counter rival Western Digital's planned 40TB drives, with Seagate positioning its HAMR technology as more advanced. The company also emphasizes the new drives' efficiency, claiming they can significantly reduce the physical footprint and power consumption of data centers when deployed at scale.

  Main topics: Seagate's 44TB HDD shipment, the Mozaic 4+ and HAMR technology, competitive landscape with Western Digital, and the efficiency benefits for data centers.

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  Claude Code rolls out a voice mode capability

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-03 20:02)

  Anthropic is launching a Voice Mode for its Claude Code AI coding assistant, allowing developers to use spoken commands for a more hands-free workflow. The feature is currently available to about 5% of users, with a broader rollout planned in the coming weeks.

  Key details about the feature's limitations, such as usage caps or whether it uses a third-party voice provider, remain unclear. The launch occurs within a highly competitive market for AI coding assistants.

  Claude Code is reported to be widely adopted, with its run-rate revenue surpassing $2.5 billion and weekly active users having doubled since January.

  Main Topics: Anthropic's Voice Mode for Claude Code, feature rollout and access, competitive AI coding assistant market, Claude Code's adoption and revenue.

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  There are plenty of great choices if you want to spend less than $15K on an EV

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-03 19:58)

  The article examines the used electric vehicle market for a $15,000 budget, finding significantly better options than at a $10,000 price point. At this higher budget, buyers can access newer or lower-mileage versions of previously recommended models like the Chevrolet Bolt and BMW i3.

  Specifically, the budget allows for a post-2018 BMW i3 with a larger battery for up to 114 miles of range, and potentially Apple CarPlay. For the Chevrolet Bolt, $15,000 can secure both pre- and post-facelift models with integrated smartphone connectivity, though they retain known drawbacks like slow DC charging.

  The main topics covered are the used electric vehicle market, specific model recommendations (BMW i3 and Chevrolet Bolt), and the features and compromises available at a $15,000 price point.

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  The FBI Discusses the Potential to Use AI to Hack Targets

  (404 Media / 2026-03-03 19:57)

  An FBI official stated the agency is using artificial intelligence to enhance its "remote access operations," a term for hacking, by improving the speed and efficiency of scanning for vulnerabilities and moving through networks. The comments, made at a security conference, provided a rare public glimpse into the FBI's use of such tools, which are usually kept secret.

  The FBI later clarified that the official was discussing hypothetical applications of AI technology, emphasizing its current AI use follows strict legal and executive guidelines. The article notes that detailed knowledge of the FBI's specific hacking tools and their deployment in investigations remains limited and often shrouded in secrecy.

  The main topics covered are the FBI's use of AI in hacking operations, the agency's subsequent clarification on those remarks, and the general secrecy surrounding its cyber tools.

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  X Will Stop Paying People for Sharing Unlabeled AI-Generated War Footage

  (404 Media / 2026-03-03 19:42)

  X is temporarily suspending accounts from its revenue-sharing program if they share AI-generated videos of armed conflicts without an AI disclosure label. This policy change aims to maintain content authenticity during times of war, such as the recent strikes between the US, Israel, and Iran, when misleading AI footage proliferates.

  The platform will identify violations through Community Notes or AI tool metadata, with a 90-day suspension for first offenses and permanent removal from monetization for repeat violations. Notably, accounts can still share the unlabeled content but will not earn money from it.

  The article highlights that while fake war footage is not new, advanced AI video tools now make it easy to create convincing fakes, and X's monetization system has incentivized rapid, unverified posting. The main topics covered are X's new demonetization policy, the challenge of AI-generated misinformation during conflicts, and the platform's reliance on community policing for enforcement.

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  New Podcast Alert: The Globe-Spanning, Multi-Newsroom Hunt for Mr. Deepfakes

  (404 Media / 2026-03-03 19:22)

  A new CBC podcast series, "Understood: Deepfake Porn Empire," investigates the rise of non-consensual deepfake pornography. It explores the history of the phenomenon, shares the experiences of victims, and details the journalistic investigation into the major hub "Mr. Deepfakes."

  The series traces the technological and cultural roots of AI-generated abuse imagery and follows one victim's pursuit of her harasser. It also chronicles how international journalists tracked down the site's operator.

  The podcast concludes with an episode examining the legal and social implications in a landscape where such AI abuse persists, even after the takedown of major platforms.

  The main topics covered are the proliferation of non-consensual deepfake pornography, its impact on victims, and the investigative efforts to combat it.

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  Android users can now share tracker tag info with airlines to help locate lost luggage

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-03 19:00)

  Google announced new features for Android and Pixel devices, including a tool to help locate lost luggage using Find Hub tracker tags. Users can generate a secure, expiring link to share an item's location with participating airlines to aid recovery.

  The update also includes features for sharing real-time location in Google Messages, a short-form video feed in Google Play for app discovery, and personalized "Calling Cards" for incoming calls. Educational games for kids are coming to Android Auto.

  For Pixel devices, new tools include "Find the Look" and "Try It On" for fashion searches via Circle to Search, plus updates to the At a Glance widget. Pixel Watch gains phone separation alerts and, for the Watch 3, new gesture controls.

  The main topics covered are: new Android/Pixel software features, the luggage tracking partnership with airlines, and updates to Pixel Watch functionality.

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  M5 Pro and M5 Max are surprisingly big departures from older Apple Silicon

  (Ars Technica / 2026-03-03 18:41)

  Apple has introduced the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips alongside new MacBook Pros, marking a significant architectural departure from past generations. The chips utilize a new "Fusion Architecture" that combines two distinct chiplets—one for the CPU and I/O, and another primarily for graphics—into a single processor package.

  While performance impact remains untested, the technical details reveal a unified CPU/I/O chiplet across both Pro and Max variants, containing an 18-core CPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. This design contrasts with previous scaling methods and Apple's prior use of chiplet fusion only for creating Ultra chips.

  The main topics covered are the announcement of the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, their new Fusion Architecture and chiplet design, and a comparison to previous Apple Silicon generations.

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  X suspends revenue sharing for undisclosed AI war videos

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-03 18:40)

  Social media platform X will suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post undisclosed AI-generated videos of armed conflicts. The policy aims to combat misinformation during wartime, specifically citing the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, and emphasizes the need for authentic information.

  Repeat offenders risk permanent removal from the monetization program. Violations will be identified using the Community Notes fact-checking system and technical detection of AI-generated content.

  This marks a significant shift for X, which has faced criticism for rolling back misinformation policies after Elon Musk's acquisition. The move reinstates a form of content moderation focused on AI disclosure during crises.

  Main Topics: X's new AI disclosure policy for conflict footage, combating wartime misinformation, enforcement via revenue-sharing suspensions and Community Notes, and the platform's pivot in content moderation strategy.

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  Iranian strikes on Amazon data centres highlights industry's vulnerability to physical disasters

  (Tech-Economic Times / 2026-03-03 18:38)

  Three Amazon Web Services data centers in the Middle East were damaged by Iranian drone strikes, with two in the UAE directly hit and one in Bahrain affected. The attacks caused structural, power, and water damage, leading to localized service disruptions and prompting AWS to advise customers to migrate workloads to other regions.

  The incident highlights the physical vulnerability of cloud infrastructure to conflict, despite built-in redundancies and security measures designed for everyday threats. Experts note that while cloud systems are resilient to single-point failures, the loss of multiple facilities in a zone can overwhelm remaining capacity.

  Main topics covered include the details of the attack and damage, the response and recovery efforts, the architecture and redundancy of AWS data centers, and the broader implications for cloud computing's physical security and business continuity planning.

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  X says it will suspend creators from revenue-sharing program for unlabeled AI posts of ‘armed conflict’

  (TechCrunch / 2026-03-03 18:27)

  X has announced a new policy to suspend creators from its revenue-sharing program for 90 days if they post AI-generated videos of armed conflicts without disclosing the use of AI. Repeat offenders will face permanent removal from the program, with enforcement relying on AI detection tools and Community Notes. The policy aims to curb wartime misinformation but is limited, as it does not address AI-generated political or commercial deception outside conflict zones.

  The main topics covered are X's new enforcement policy against undisclosed AI conflict footage, the methods of enforcement, the structure of the Creator Revenue Sharing Program, and the criticisms and limitations of the new rule.