GM to Pay $220 Million Over Sale of Customers' Driving Data to Insurers

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General Motors has agreed to pay $220 million after selling driving data collected from its customers' cars. The data, gathered through the company's Smart Driver program, was shared with insurance companies. Owners of GM vehicles discovered that their driving behavior had been sold without adequate awareness. The settlement addresses concerns over how automakers collect and monetize personal driving information.

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Google's Fourth-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat Drops to $219.99 at Major Retailers

As temperatures fall, Google's fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat is discounted by $60 to $219.99 in all three colors at Amazon, Best Buy, and The Home Depot. The price matches its best of the year and sits just $10 above its all-time low. The device learns household heating and cooling habits to build a schedule automatically, and it can suggest changes that save energy. A remote temperature sensor included in the box helps control the comfort of a chosen room. The thermostat also features an adaptive display, works with more HVAC systems than its predecessor, and generally does not require a C-wire.

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Polymarket and Kalshi Face Accuracy Test in U.S. Midterm Elections

Prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi are being closely watched as they forecast the U.S. midterm elections. Earlier studies have found that these betting platforms can accurately predict election outcomes. Their performance in the midterms is seen as a significant test of their forecasting credibility. The article's source material is limited, so further details about specific races or methodology are not available.

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Pope Leo XIV urges UN states to ban lethal autonomous weapons

Pope Leo XIV has called for AI systems to be disarmed, stating that humans must guide and, when necessary, reject their applications. In his Friday papal address, he urged United Nations member states to take concrete steps toward banning lethal autonomous weapons at their upcoming meeting in Geneva. The message builds on his first major papal document from May, which focused on protecting the human person in the age of artificial intelligence. Echoing that document, he asserted that machines are tools rather than persons. The remarks signal the Vatican's growing push to shape international debate on AI ethics and military use.

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Arrowmax's Arrowspace S1 Screwdriver Uses Camera and AI to Pick the Right Bit

Arrowmax has developed the Arrowspace S1, an electric screwdriver that pairs a camera with AI to identify the correct bit type and size. The feature aims to remove guesswork, since using the wrong bit can strip a screw and complicate a repair. The device is being offered through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, and Arrowmax has previously funded other products this way. Preorders for the screwdriver alone are priced at around $79. The article notes further details are available at The Verge.

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