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The FAA and Department of Transportation launched a new AI air traffic tool called SMART in the Washington, D.C., region to predict delays and advise controllers. Officials said the $875 million system will improve efficiency and flight experience while keeping humans in control.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled the SMART AI program for air traffic management, insisting a human will always manage U.S. airspace. The article also notes recent AI-safety warnings from Anthropic researchers and President Trump's dismissal of rogue-AI concerns.
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An inquest heard that 11-year-old Jaiden Shehata was probably distracted by a video on his new iPhone when he was struck and killed by a train at a high-risk level crossing near Kenley, south London. The hearing examined Network Rail's management of the crossing, including delays in safety improvements and its closure seven months after his death.
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President Trump announced an "AI Force" and plans to unveil an "AI Czar," vowing not to slow AI development despite warnings. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismissed apocalyptic AI concerns, and commentators discussed the plans and public sentiment on AI.
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A consumer-tech advice article explains VPN settings travelers should check to maintain privacy when moving between airport, hotel, and other public Wi-Fi networks. It focuses on auto-connect, kill switch, and protocol choices without political or ideological framing.
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The article explains identity theft risks and promotes LifeLock's three identity monitoring plans, detailing features, pricing, and coverage. It cites FTC identity theft statistics and concludes that the plans are worth the investment.
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A failed FAA communications line and a severed backup fiber cable disrupted flights at several major northeastern US airports, causing thousands of delays and cancellations. The incident coincided with a GAO report warning that FAA air traffic communications lack adequate cybersecurity protections against jamming, spoofing, and hacking. A senator called the vulnerabilities a major national security threat, and the FAA agreed to all nine GAO recommendations.
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OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly held talks earlier this year on a legally binding deal to stress-test each other’s AI models for safety flaws, though it is unclear whether the agreement was finalized. The report comes amid a broader debate over AI safety, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calling for a slowdown while President Trump and Elon Musk push peer testing and skepticism of safety concerns.
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Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fined Google $463 million for breaching EU privacy rules by mishandling users’ location data in Web & App Activity, Location History, and Android Location Accuracy. Google said the case concerns historical policies that have since been updated and that it has improved location-data controls. The Irish regulator, Google’s lead EU privacy watchdog, has three other ongoing investigations into the company.
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A report details complaints about Silicon Valley AI 'hacker houses,' including destructive parties, sexual harassment and rape allegations, police incidents, and rodent infestations. It describes prominent houses such as AGI House and responses from some people involved.
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Chinese parents in cities are increasingly buying children's smartwatches with location tracking and video chat features instead of phones. The article profiles one Shanghai family whose Xiaotiancai watch offers parental peace of mind.
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Flights at Newark, JFK and LaGuardia were disrupted Monday after an equipment outage at Philadelphia TRACON, according to the FAA. Ground stops were ordered and extended, and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said a fiber cut could take about 13 hours to repair.