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    California will fine robotaxi companies for interfering with first responders.

    Under SB 1246, which goes into effect in July 2028, robotaxi operators will face fines of up to $10,000 for each autonomous vehicle that blocks emergency responders for more than 30 minutes.

    The law will also require robotaxi companies like Waymo, Tesla, and Zoox to employ remote drivers in the US to take control of the vehicles and move them out of the way — something police and firefighters have had to do themselves.

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    Google’s AI satellite successfully launches into space.

    A satellite equipped with Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) launched aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday. The mission is part of Google’s Project Suncatcher, an experimental initiative that could eventually put AI data centers in space.

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    OpenAI severs ties with safety researchers accused of disclosing confidential information.

    The three researchers — Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak, and Mikita Balesni — allegedly shared confidential information with an outside AI safety organization, according to The Wall Street Journal. OpenAI confirmed its decision in a statement to the outlet:

    We have parted ways with three individuals for violating our policies on accessing and handling sensitive company information. Our investigation confirmed that these individuals mishandled sensitive information outside established company procedures, violating our policies and breaking the trust essential to our work.

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    Google adds a new security feature to Android’s Advanced Protection arsenal.

    Advanced Protection, which launched last year as an option for people who need stronger security safeguards, will now automatically lock down a device if it detects repeated authentication failures within settings menus and apps.

    This builds upon several other capabilities available with Advanced Protection, including features that block unknown USB chargers and prevent apps from abusing accessibility features.

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    AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon launch joint venture aimed at eliminating dead zones.

    First announced in May, the joint venture aims to expand network connectivity by pooling spectrum resources and bringing satellite coverage to more parts of the US. Paul Roth, who previously held leadership positions at AT&T, Cingular Wireless, and Ameritech, will serve as interim CEO while the companies search for a permanent leader.

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    Casio’s limited-edition G-Shock watch costs more than a car.

    The $80,000 MRG-D5000 features a case and bezel made of ultra-tough sapphire crystal as part of Casio’s “Blue Rose Project” collection, as reported earlier by Wired. Casio is only releasing 20 of these luxury watches, which come with solar charging, radio-controlled timekeeping, water resistance up to 200 meters, and 24-carat gold lettering.

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    The Pentagon is working with Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to shape “the future of warfare.”

    Musk, Luckey, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will co-direct the Pentagon’s Project Meridian, an initiative meant to identify new capabilities and technologies to deploy in the US military, according to a press release:

    Secretary Hegseth has commissioned Project Meridian to secure America’s long-term military superiority by identifying the capabilities required to achieve absolute technological dominance on the next-generation battlefield. Project Meridian will examine the full spectrum of future warfighting domains, from subterranean depths to the cislunar frontier.