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Trump Administration in Talks With OpenAI Over Potential US Government Stake

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly in active discussions with the Trump administration regarding a potential US government stake in the company. The proposed stake stands at 5%, which falls significantly short of the target previously suggested by Senator Bernie Sanders. The negotiations reflect growing government interest in securing a formal financial interest in one of the world's leading AI firms. Details of the talks remain limited, with information coming primarily from insiders familiar with the matter.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Godox ES45 LED Key Light drops to $119, undercutting Elgato by $61

The Godox ES45 Desktop LED Key Light is currently on sale for $119 — $20 off its regular price — at Amazon and B&H Photo, marking its lowest price of the year. The light offers adjustable brightness and color temperature ranging from a warm 2,800K to a cooler daylight tone, making it suitable for streamers and video calls. Unlike the Elgato Key Light, the ES45 includes a wireless 2.4GHz remote that magnetically recharges when docked on the light, eliminating the need for a companion app. It also comes with a tool-free desk clamp compatible with desks up to two inches thick.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Lucid Motors CFO Exits as CEO Reshapes Leadership Amid Slow Gravity SUV Sales

Lucid Motors has parted ways with its Chief Financial Officer as the company's new CEO continues to restructure the executive team. The electric vehicle maker announced several new leadership hires as part of a broader turnaround effort. These changes come as sales of the company's Gravity SUV have failed to meet expectations. The leadership overhaul signals growing pressure on Lucid to improve its financial and commercial performance.

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Advocates urge FTC to maintain oversight of X over privacy and AI concerns

Privacy advocates have warned the Federal Trade Commission that Elon Musk's X platform poses a serious risk to Americans' privacy. The groups are urging the FTC to reject Musk's bid to end the regulatory monitoring of X. Concerns have been raised particularly around the platform's use of artificial intelligence and its handling of user data. The FTC has been overseeing X as part of a prior consent agreement, and advocates argue that lifting this oversight would leave users vulnerable.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

US Homeland Security Intelligence Network Breached, Senators Warn of Security Risk

The United States government has disclosed another cybersecurity breach involving a Homeland Security intelligence-sharing network. A senior Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee raised alarms over the incident. The lawmaker warned that the information accessed during the breach could pose a threat to national security. The breach targeted a network used for sharing sensitive intelligence, making the potential consequences particularly serious.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Tesla Q2 Deliveries Rise 25% as Automaker Rebounds from Tough 2025

Tesla reported its second-quarter 2026 delivery and production figures, signaling a recovery after a difficult sales period in 2025. The company produced 451,758 vehicles from April to June, a roughly 10 percent increase over Q2 2025's output of 410,244 units. Production included 442,936 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, along with 8,822 other models such as the Cybertruck and Tesla Semi. Tesla delivered a total of 480,126 vehicles during the quarter, reflecting a 25 percent year-over-year jump in sales. Notably, the company had discontinued the Model S and Model X earlier in 2026.

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Tesla Reports 25% Sales Jump in Q2 2026

Tesla recorded a 25% increase in sales during the second quarter of 2026. The company's deliveries exceeded its production output during the same period. This gap between deliveries and production indicates that Tesla has been working through its existing vehicle inventory. The figures suggest improving demand or more effective sales efforts by the electric vehicle maker.

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Cobalt poisoning from hip implant behind woman's mysterious health decline

A woman experienced a puzzling and progressive health decline that doctors struggled to diagnose. The cause was eventually traced to her hip replacement implant, which was leaching cobalt into her body. During investigation, doctors discovered grey fluid and necrotic, metallic-appearing tissue inside the affected hip. Cobalt poisoning from metal-on-metal hip implants is a known but underrecognized medical complication. The case highlights the risks associated with certain hip replacement devices and the diagnostic challenges they present.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Digitas CEO Amy Lanzi warns ad industry against AI hype at Cannes Lions

Amy Lanzi, CEO of Digitas North America, spoke at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in the South of France, cautioning the industry against overstated promises around artificial intelligence. Her parent company, Publicis Groupe, released a video titled 'The Wrong Promises' before the event, cataloguing what it called false AI claims being made in advertising pitches. Lanzi argued that AI, as currently deployed by major platforms like Meta, risks generating low-quality ad content at scale rather than delivering meaningful business results. She also addressed the rise of the creator economy, noting that top creators are increasingly functioning as small ad agencies and launching their own product lines. Lanzi contended that the traditional chief marketing officer role is becoming obsolete, with data and analytics now central to driving brand outcomes.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Microsoft launches AI deployment unit with $2.5 billion investment

Microsoft has announced the creation of a dedicated AI deployment company, backed by a $2.5 billion financial commitment. The move positions Microsoft alongside other major tech players who have made similar moves in the AI space, including Amazon, OpenAI, and Anthropic. The new group is intended to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence solutions. This signals Microsoft's deeper strategic push to operationalize AI beyond its existing products and partnerships.

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TechnologyBBC Tech ·

Meta caps free voice-boost feature on smart glasses at three hours

Meta is introducing a usage limit on a voice-amplification feature built into its smart glasses. Users will only be able to access the feature for free for up to three hours before hitting a paywall. The restriction marks a shift for the wearable device, which had previously offered the capability without such limits. The move has drawn attention as it places a subscription-style barrier on a built-in hardware feature.

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TechnologyNYT Technology ·

Tesla European Sales Rebound in Q2 Driven by Price Cuts

Tesla recorded a sales surge in Europe during the second quarter of 2024, marking a notable recovery for the electric vehicle maker. The rebound was largely attributed to price reductions that made Tesla vehicles more competitive in the European market. However, the gains in Europe came as Tesla faced declining sales in the United States during the same period. The strong European performance helped offset the domestic downturn, stabilizing the company's overall sales figures.

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TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Tesla Delivers Over 480,000 EVs in Q2, Marking a Major Sales Surge

Tesla recorded a significant rise in vehicle deliveries during the second quarter, surpassing 480,000 electric vehicles sold worldwide. The strong performance appears to be driven by the company's geographic expansion into new markets. Offering more affordable variants of popular models, including the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck, also contributed to the boost. The results signal renewed consumer demand for Tesla's lineup amid an increasingly competitive EV market.

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Rivian Lifts EV Sales Outlook After R2 SUV Launch Boosts Q2 Production

Rivian has revised its electric vehicle sales forecast upward, anticipating delivery of several thousand additional units by end of 2026. The improved outlook follows the recent launch of the company's R2 SUV, which appears to have strengthened production momentum. The updated projection marks a notable shift from the automaker's previous estimates. The announcement reflects growing confidence in Rivian's manufacturing capacity as it scales output.

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Developer Uses AI Script to Automate Instagram Dating Outreach

Ben Guez, a developer, has built an automated script to manage his romantic outreach on Instagram. The tool leverages OpenClaw and Claude Code to handle messaging on his behalf. As a result, Guez reports receiving responses from multiple potential international romantic interests in his direct messages. The project highlights a growing trend of individuals applying AI-powered automation tools to personal and social pursuits.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

Silo Showrunner Admits Even He Loses Track of the Show's Complex Details

Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller Silo is so narratively complex that showrunner Graham Yost has admitted to making continuity errors during production of its final seasons. In one case, an actor flagged that a scene they were about to shoot should have already occurred earlier in the story. In another instance, the Japanese localization team noticed a subtitle inconsistency with what was happening on screen. Both errors were caught and corrected before causing lasting damage. Yost acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining consistency across such an intricate series.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Google's electricity use surged 37% in 2025 driven by AI data center expansion

Google reported a 37% increase in electricity consumption in 2025, primarily attributed to the rapid expansion of its AI infrastructure and data centers. The sharp rise in energy demand highlights the growing environmental footprint associated with scaling artificial intelligence operations. In response, Google has been pursuing clean energy initiatives in an effort to offset the emissions generated by its data center growth. The company is attempting to strike a balance between meeting the power demands of AI development and maintaining its sustainability commitments.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

BitTorrent Turns 25: How One Message Sparked a File-Sharing Revolution

Exactly 25 years ago, programmer Bram Cohen quietly announced BitTorrent on a peer-to-peer enthusiast mailing list with a brief, understated message. The announcement drew little immediate attention, with even the list's founder asking what the app was. In the years that followed, BitTorrent grew into the world's most popular file-sharing platform. Its rise triggered a massive wave of digital piracy that permanently disrupted the Hollywood entertainment industry.

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TechnologyThe Verge ·

OpenAI proposes 5% government stake to ease tensions with Trump administration

OpenAI has reportedly proposed giving the US government a 5 percent ownership stake in the company, according to the Financial Times. CEO Sam Altman pitched the idea as a way to give the public a financial share in AI's growth while also reducing friction with the Trump administration. Altman is said to have first raised the concept with Trump in early 2024. Based on OpenAI's latest valuation of $852 billion, a 5 percent stake would represent tens of billions of dollars in value.

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TechnologyArs Technica ·

Public Comments Open on Rule That Could Put Politicians in Charge of Science

A proposed rule that could give political appointees greater control over scientific decision-making is currently open for public comment. The rule has raised concerns among scientists and advocates who warn it could compromise the independence of federal science. Members of the public are being urged to submit formal comments as part of the regulatory review process. Such comments can carry legal and procedural weight in determining whether or how a rule is finalized. Ars Technica is encouraging readers to participate before the comment deadline closes.

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