Minimalist News

AI Summary

A recent MIT study highlights the cognitive effects of using AI assistants like ChatGPT, suggesting users may accumulate 'cognitive debt' as reliance on these tools increases.
OpenAI has secured a significant $200 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop advanced AI capabilities, a move that may intensify competition with Microsoft, which also aims to provide AI services to the DoD.
Amazon's CEO announced anticipated job reductions due to the increasing efficiency brought about by AI automation, indicating a broader trend of workforce transformations within the tech industry.
In the realm of social media, Meta is shifting all video content on Facebook to a 'reels' format, aiming to streamline user engagement and content sharing under a unified system.
The Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, establishing a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins, reflecting the growing acceptance of the cryptocurrency sector among policymakers.

The Verge

Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill in a win for the crypto industry theverge.com 7 hours ago by Tina Nguyen
Crypto, Policy, Politics, Tech
In a 68-30 vote on Tuesday evening, the Senate overwhelmingly passed the GENIUS Act with bipartisan support. Eighteen Democrats joined the maj…
The best instant cameras you can buy right now theverge.com 9 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
Buying Guide, Camera Reviews, Photography, Reviews, Tech
Even with the ability to take excellent photos with our phones and instantly share them across the world, there’s something magical about the …
Iran is going offline to prevent purported Israeli cyberattacks theverge.com 10 hours ago by Tina Nguyen
Policy, Politics
In a purported attempt to limit Israel's ability to wage cyberwarfare, Iran has begun throttling its civilians' access to the internet and pla…
Trump is giving TikTok another ban extension theverge.com 10 hours ago by Lauren Feiner
Creators, News, Policy, Politics, Speech, Tech, TikTok
For the third time, President Donald Trump will extend the deadline for TikTok to spin out from its Chinese parent company or face a US ban. W…
Senate confirms Trump’s FCC pick, Olivia Trusty theverge.com 10 hours ago by Lauren Feiner
Net Neutrality, News, Policy, Politics, Regulation, Speech
The Senate confirmed Republican Olivia Trusty to serve on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday, installing another nominee b…
Meta is making all Facebook videos reels theverge.com 10 hours ago by Jay Peters
Facebook, Meta, News, Tech
Meta is making a change to how sharing videos works on Facebook. Right now, you can share videos as a video from the post composer or as a ree…
Here are the best Kindle deals right now theverge.com 11 hours ago by Sheena Vasani
Amazon, Deals, Roundup, Tech
You can currently save on the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition when you buy it as a part of a bundle. | Photo: Andrew Liszewski / The Verge …
WhatsApp’s rollout of ads will change the app forever theverge.com 11 hours ago by Emma Roth
Apps, Meta, Privacy, Security, Tech
This week, WhatsApp did something its founders said it would never do: it's putting advertisements inside the app. It ends WhatsApp's decade-p…
Nintendo will take your Switch 2 offline forever if you use a Mig flash cartridge theverge.com 12 hours ago by Cameron Faulkner
Entertainment, Gaming, News, Nintendo
Some Switch 2 owners have received the error code 2134-4508, which results in their consoles being permanently banned from accessing any of it…
Amazon CEO says it will cut jobs due to AI’s ‘efficiency’ theverge.com 12 hours ago by Emma Roth
AI, Amazon, News, Tech
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says advancements in AI will “reduce” the company’s corporate headcount over the next few years. In a memo to employees …