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Trump’s AI framework targets state laws, shifts child safety burden to parents

The Trump administration on Friday laid out a legislative framework for a singular policy for AI in the United States. The framework would centralize power in Washington by preempting state AI laws, potentially undercutting the recent surge of efforts from states to regulate the use and development of the technology. “This framework can only succeed if it is applied uniformly across the United…
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The best AI investment might be in energy tech

Venture capitalists have placed increasingly bigger bets on AI startups, investing over half a trillion dollars into the sector over the last five years. But these days, the smartest AI investment might be in energy, according to a report by Sightline Climate. Researchers…
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Toyota launches the C-HR+ in Europe as its longest-range EV with up to 607 km

The new C-HR+ arrives in Europe as Toyota’s longest-range electric vehicle, with a WLTP range of up to 607 km (377 miles). The Toyota C-HR+ EV goes on sale in Europe Toyota began customer deliveries of the new C-HR+, an electric successor to the gas-powered model, across Europe. The new EV builds on Toyota’s iconic crossover SUV, featuring an all-electric powertrain, updated styling, and…
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DefenseNews

Marines test ‘cruise control’ swim feature on amphibious vehicle prototype

The vehicles vying to replace the Marine Corps’ aging light armored vehicle fleet hit the water for the first time earlier this year, completing a series of tests to demonstrate safety and performance across a spectrum of sea conditions and highlighting some new features in the process. The testing, which involved the variant of the future advanced reconnaissance vehicle, or ARV, equipped with…
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ComputersNews

Microsoft says Windows 11 will get faster as it scales back Copilot

For years, Windows critics have described the operating system as unnecessarily big and bloated. Microsoft might not be able to slim down Windows 11 overnight, but it’s still putting it on a diet. The goal is to make Windows more responsive, and those grand plans include making long-awaited tweaks to the Taskbar and easing the pace of updates, among other things. But making Windows speedier and…
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