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arstechnica. com > security > 2026 > 03 > internet-yiff-machine-we-hacked-93gb-of-anonymous-crime-tips

Internet Yiff Machine: We hacked 93 GB of "anonymous" crime tips

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (590+ words) Ultra-sensitive data may have been hacked. P3 Global Intel claims that it has "quickly become the new standard in tip management for Crime Stoppers programs, [Law Enforcement Agencies], and government agencies helping to solve and prevent crimes around the world." But…...

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arstechnica. com > tech-policy > 2026 > 06 > california-says-att-lied-to-fcc-in-attempt-to-shut-off-old-phone-network

California says AT&T lied to FCC in attempt to shut off old phone network

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (697+ words) FCC considers AT&T petitions to preempt state rules and discontinue phone service. California state regulators say AT&T lied to the Federal Communications Commission in an attempt to shut off its old copper phone network without providing an adequate…...

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arstechnica. com > ai > 2026 > 06 > spacex-will-acquire-coding-tool-cursor-to-compete-with-anthropic-openai

Space X will acquire coding tool Cursor to compete with Anthropic, Open AI

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (388+ words) Separately, neither could compete. Now they hope they can. Space X will acquire AI coding tool Cursor for $60 billion in an all-stock transaction, the companies announced today. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter. It comes just…...

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arstechnica. com > science > 2026 > 06 > bumblebees-can-spontaneously-solve-problems-study-finds

Bumblebees can spontaneously solve problems, study finds

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (638+ words) Ars Technica Despite having tiny brains, bumblebees have demonstrated a remarkable ability to socially learn how to use tools, solve simple puzzles, and cooperate to achieve a goal. It seems they can also solve object-manipulation tasks without any previous training,…...

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arstechnica. com > cars > 2026 > 06 > robotaxis-dont-cut-traffic-any-more-than-ride-hailing-study-finds

Autonomous vehicles were supposed to cut traffic'what if they don't?

3+ week, 2+ hour ago  (319+ words) Data shows Waymo's robotaxis are empty for almost half of the miles they drive. The age of robotaxis, long the preserve of science fiction, is now a reality, at least in a handful of American cities. It took just over…...

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arstechnica. com > ai > 2026 > 05 > robot-training-startup-will-send-humans-wearing-cameras-to-clean-your-home

Startup offers free home cleaning'if it can record it all for robot training

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (392+ words) The latest twist in paying humans to wear head cameras for robot training data. A tech startup is offering New York City residents free home cleaning with a twist'it will send "professional cleaners" wearing cameras to record everything they do....

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arstechnica. com > tech-policy > 2026 > 05 > california-defeats-teslas-attempt-to-throw-out-racial-discrimination-lawsuit

California defeats Tesla's attempt to throw out racial discrimination lawsuit

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (578+ words) California civil rights agency hails win over Tesla, anticipates trial in July. Over four years after a California agency sued Tesla over an alleged pattern of racial discrimination, a judge has dismissed Tesla's motion to throw out the lawsuit. The…...

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arstechnica. com > tech-policy > 2026 > 05 > att-sues-california-in-attempt-to-shut-off-old-phone-network

AT&T sues California in attempt to shut off old phone network

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (504+ words) AT&T asks a court and the FCC to block California phone requirements. AT&T sued California yesterday over the state's refusal to let the carrier stop providing phone service to all potential customers in its wireline network territory. AT…...

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arstechnica. com > tech-policy > 2026 > 05 > fbi-seeks-us-wide-access-to-license-plate-cameras-wants-data-in-near-real-time

FBI seeks US-wide access to license plate cameras, wants "data in near real time"

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (452+ words) FBI will pay vendors to help it track and search for vehicles nationwide. The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced plans to buy nationwide access to a network of license plate readers, saying it will award contracts to one or more…...

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arstechnica. com > tech-policy > 2026 > 05 > elon-musk-loses-trial-accusing-sam-altman-openai-of-stealing-a-charity

Elon Musk took too long to sue Open AI, jury unanimously agrees

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (287+ words) Musk plans to appeal after judge immediately affirmed the jury's decision. Elon Musk took too long to file his lawsuit that accused Open AI of stealing a charity, a nine-person jury unanimously decided Monday. Musk sued Open AI in 2024 for…...

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