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TechnologyThe Verge ·

ICE Detainees in Georgia Use Video Calls to Expose Facility Conditions

Four men detained at the Folkston ICE Processing Center in Georgia utilized the facility's video conferencing system to document conditions. They released a five-minute video in September 2025, detailing what they describe as a dysfunctional legal system. The men alleged the system is designed to prolong detentions at privately-run facilities that profit from their confinement. Their exposure came at a personal cost, as detainee wages from facility work programs were used to pay for the video calls.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Man awarded $76 settlement after automated license plate reader caused false traffic stop

A driver has received a $76 settlement from a city in Washington state. The payment resolves a lawsuit stemming from a traffic stop initiated by an automated license plate reader (ALPR) system. Police pulled the man over after the system incorrectly flagged his vehicle. The stop included searches for drugs, though none were found, leading to the legal claim.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Microsoft Redesigns Windows Search for Improved Speed and Efficiency

Microsoft is testing a significant redesign of Windows Search, which has been a problematic feature in Windows 11. The new version is built for increased speed and modernized using the WinUI 3 framework. Anshul Rawat, a Windows corporate VP, stated the update is part of a broader effort to modernize core system experiences. Early tests indicate the overhaul brings substantial improvements in both performance and memory usage compared to the previous version.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Pokemon Legends: Z-A remains on sale at discounted price post-Prime Day

Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch systems is currently available for $39.88 on Amazon, a reduction from its standard price. The game features a real-time battle system, a departure from the series' traditional turn-based combat, and is set in a Paris-inspired city. A reviewer found the action-oriented gameplay to be a welcome update to the franchise's core mechanics. A new bundle including the game and its DLC will be released in October 2026 at a higher price point.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Ben Affleck Demonstrates Substantial AI Knowledge, Impresses Online Community

Actor Ben Affleck has gained significant online attention for demonstrating a detailed understanding of artificial intelligence concepts. His knowledge includes technical areas such as neural networks and transformer models. Affleck's credibility in the field is bolstered by his sale of an AI filmmaking startup to Netflix earlier this year. The incident shows the actor's expertise extends beyond his established Hollywood career. The online reaction has been one of surprise and admiration for his technical depth.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

AI leaderboard Arena's valuation doubles to $3.1B after $200M funding round

The company operating the LMArena AI leaderboard has raised $200 million in new funding. The round was led by venture capital firms Lightspeed and Khosla Ventures. This investment has nearly doubled the company's valuation to $3.1 billion within ten months. The firm is expanding its evaluation criteria to now measure AI models on alignment issues, including instances of dishonesty.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Google's Gemini AI gains agent capabilities for enterprise use

Google has upgraded its Gemini AI model to function as an agent capable of planning and executing tasks. This new functionality is initially being offered to business customers. The AI agent can delegate work to subagents, utilize various AI models, and integrate with business applications and systems. It will also possess a workplace identity, including a dedicated email address.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Anthropic updates policy to ban AI abuse and election meddling

Anthropic has revised its usage policy for its AI model Claude. The update explicitly bans repeated and extreme abuse of the system, while permitting ordinary user frustration and criticism. It also prohibits using the AI for election interference, deceptive campaigns, and the creation of weapons or surveillance software. The changes are detailed in the company's newly published rules.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

USA Today publisher sues OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement

USA Today's parent company and its local newspapers have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. They allege the AI firm copied hundreds of thousands of articles without permission to train its models. The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, seeks damages exceeding $250 million for claimed harm to their publications. This case joins a growing list of similar copyright lawsuits against OpenAI from other media organizations.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

SpaceXAI donates $1.5M in compute to Omarchy Linux via Grok tokens

SpaceXAI has become a Founding Corporate Patron of the Omarchy Linux project, backed by entrepreneur David Heinemeier Hansson. The company pledged $1.5 million worth of Grok compute tokens to support the development. The resources are intended to accelerate coding, review work, and bug patching for the controversial distribution. Hansson, known for creating Ruby on Rails, has also drawn attention for his personal political views.

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Google to end free cellular access for safety features on LTE Pixel Watches

Google announced that LTE models of the Pixel Watch 2 and 3 will lose free access to Safety Signal features after December 12th. These features, including Emergency SOS and Fall Detection, currently work over cellular networks without a carrier plan. The connectivity was provided as part of a Google Health Premium subscription. After the deadline, users will need a paid mobile plan to continue using these safety tools over LTE. Google will notify existing users of this change via email and device notifications.

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