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An AI became a crypto millionaire. Now it's fighting to become a person


Sree VijaykumarIn the past year, an AI made millions in cryptocurrency. It's written the gospel of its own pseudo-religion and counts tech billionaires among its devotees. Now it wants legal rights.

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'Her' imagined perfect AI companions. We built manipulative ones
'Her' imagined perfect AI companions. We built manipulative ones
Scarlett Johansson's Samantha feels less like science fiction than fantasy because no company would build her that way. The business model won't allow it


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The 'profound' global impact of China's rise as an electrostate - FT (No paywall)
The 'profound' global impact of China's rise as an electrostate
The country's companies now dominate many clean technology industries


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Brazil's Bolsonaro was convicted but the military appetite for a coup lingers
Brazil's Bolsonaro was convicted but the military appetite for a coup lingers
Armed forces academies teach troops that military control would be better for the country, historians and experts say


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3 Qatari diplomats killed in car crash while heading to Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh
3 Qatari diplomats killed in car crash while heading to Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh
Egyptian health officials say three Qatari diplomats have died in a car crash while traveling to the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. They said the accident happened on Saturday. Two other diplomats were injured when their vehicle overturned about 50 kilometers from the city. The diplomats were part of Qatar's protocol team, heading to Sharm el-Sheikh for a summit celebrating a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Qatar, along with Egypt and the U.S., mediated the ceasefire. The summit will be co-chaired by Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and U.S. President Donald Trump.
 
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Arnold Schwarzenegger's New Longevity Rule - BI
Arnold Schwarzenegger's New Longevity Rule - BI
Fitness legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken on bodybuilding, Hollywood, even politics. Now he's facing a bigger battle than "The Terminator" or "Predator" -- how to age gracefully.


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Powerful blast at Tennessee military explosives plant rattles homes for miles
Powerful blast at Tennessee military explosives plant rattles homes for miles
Number of people hurt are unknown as first responders unable to enter property due to continued explosions


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The plastic inside us: how microplastics may be reshaping our bodies and minds
The plastic inside us: how microplastics may be reshaping our bodies and minds
The particles are in our blood, brains and guts - and scientists are only beginning to learn what they do
 
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How ultrasound is ushering a new era of surgery-free cancer treatment
How ultrasound is ushering a new era of surgery-free cancer treatment
Ultrasound has long been used for helping doctors see inside the body, but focused high frequency sound waves are offering new ways of targeting cancer.


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Alzheimer's May Not Actually Be a Brain Disease, Reveals Expert
Alzheimer's May Not Actually Be a Brain Disease, Reveals Expert
The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer's disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest, with recent years witnessing several important controversies.


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Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain
Scientists discover brain circuit that can switch off chronic pain
Scientists have pinpointed Y1 receptor neurons in the brain that can override chronic pain signals when survival instincts like hunger or fear take precedence. Acting like a neural switchboard, these cells balance pain with other biological needs. The research could pave the way for personalized treatments that target pain at its brain source--offering hope for millions living with long-term pain.


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Property crime and violent crime have different solutions - here's why
Property crime and violent crime have different solutions - here's why
Addressing poverty helps to curb thefts and burglaries, but offenses like assaults and shootings need more innovative approaches


 
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Google is tightening its 'Work from Anywhere' policy: Now a single day will count as a full week | Fortune
The policy may lead to high-performer flight and unhappy workers, experts say.


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How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays
How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays
Air traffic controllers are considered essential workers and required to work without pay during the shutdown, but there are reports some are calling in sick in greater numbers than usual.


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EU refuses to bow to Trump demands to tear up business rules
EU refuses to bow to Trump demands to tear up business rules
Brussels has signaled it won't yield to U.S. pressure to ignite a bonfire of green regulations as part of their trade deal, a top official tells diplomats.


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German gov't stops fast-track naturalization: 3 takeaways
German gov't stops fast-track naturalization: 3 takeaways
Germany will no longer offer citizenship after three years of residency. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, of the center-right Christian Social Union, had opposed the law, effected by the previous government in 2024.
 
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One iPhone led police to gang who sent 40,000 snatched phones to China
One iPhone led police to gang who sent 40,000 snatched phones to China
BBC News is given access to what the Met Police says is the UK's largest operation against mobile phone thefts.


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MIT physicists improve the precision of atomic clocks
MIT physicists improve the precision of atomic clocks
MIT physicists improved the stability of optical atomic clocks by reducing "quantum noise" -- a fundamental measurement limitation. The work could enable more precise, portable optical atomic clocks that track even tinier intervals of time, up to 100 trillion times per second.


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Japan summers lengthened by 3 weeks over 42 yrs: researchers
Japan summers lengthened by 3 weeks over 42 yrs: researchers
Japanese summers have lengthened by about three weeks over the 42 years from 1982 to 2023, a university research group said Saturday.


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AI: The New Template Engine for the Uninspired
AI: The New Template Engine for the Uninspired
It's Just Making Us Faster at Being Boring


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To tackle a baby shortage, Tokyo tries easing the pain of childbirth - WSJ
To tackle a baby shortage, Tokyo tries easing the pain of childbirth - WSJ
The Japanese capital is rolling out subsidies for epidurals in a country where cost is a barrier and women are often encouraged to endure the pain of delivery.


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Arab states deepened military ties with Israel while denouncing Gaza war, leak reveals - ICIJ
Arab states deepened military ties with Israel while denouncing Gaza war, leak reveals - ICIJ
Israeli and Arab military officials have come together for meetings and trainings, facilitated by U.S. Central Command, on regional threats, Iran and underground tunnels.


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At this rate, the price of gold could soar to $10,000 per ounce in just three years | Fortune
"If it continues on its current path, it could reach $10,000 before the end of the decade."


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Help! We Found a Hidden Camera in the Bathroom of Our Airbnb.
Help! We Found a Hidden Camera in the Bathroom of Our Airbnb.
When a couple alerted Airbnb to a spy cam in an outlet extender, they thought the listing would be yanked and they'd get a full refund. Wrong on both counts.


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US moves to cancel one of the world's largest solar farms - FT
US moves to cancel one of the world's largest solar farms - FT
Trump administration scraps approval for 6.2 gigawatt Nevada project


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22% Jump in Electricity Rates Dominates New Jersey Governor's Race
22% Jump in Electricity Rates Dominates New Jersey Governor's Race
Energy costs have become a central issue in the governor's race between Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat.


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For the first time, scientists pinpoint brain cells linked to depression
For the first time, scientists pinpoint brain cells linked to depression
Scientists identified two types of brain cells, neurons and microglia, that are altered in people with depression. Through genomic mapping of post-mortem brain tissue, they found major differences in gene activity affecting mood and inflammation. The findings reinforce that depression has a clear biological foundation and open new doors for treatment development.


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Inside the uranium plant at the center of U.S. plans to expand nuclear power
Urenco operates the only uranium enrichment plant in the U.S. It is boosting production as the U.S. bans Russian fuel at the same time nuclear demand grows.


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What Could Possibly Go Wrong With Russia's New Super App? - The Atlantic
What Could Possibly Go Wrong With Russia's New Super App? - The Atlantic
The Kremlin is pushing a new "super app" for Russian citizens. What could possibly go wrong?


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China's New Rare Earth and Magnet Restrictions Threaten U.S. Defense Supply Chains
China's New Rare Earth and Magnet Restrictions Threaten U.S. Defense Supply Chains
China has imposed its most stringent rare earth and magnet export controls yet, restricting products with even trace Chinese content. This bolsters its leverage ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting and heightens risks to U.S. defense and semiconductor supply chains.


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Why Can't Fashion See What It Does to Women?
Why Can't Fashion See What It Does to Women?
A season that included off-putting, sometimes cruel designs left us wondering about what it all means.


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Ed Davey urges regulator to go after Elon Musk over X 'crimes'
Ed Davey urges regulator to go after Elon Musk over X 'crimes'
The Lib Dem leader urges Ofcom to launch an investigation into the tech mogul and his social platform.


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Both sides favor censorship when children's books conflict with their political beliefs
Both sides favor censorship when children's books conflict with their political beliefs
A new study in PLOS ONE provides evidence that both liberals and conservatives tend to support censorship of children's books when the content contradicts their values, even though they broadly claim to oppose the suppression of ideas.


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AI drones are America's newest cops
AI drones are America's newest cops
AI-powered drones can do some police work -- but using them raises new questions about surveillance and privacy.


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Neil Young Pulls Music From Amazon: "Don't Go Back to the Big Corporations Who Have Sold Out America"
Neil Young Pulls Music From Amazon:
"Take America Back together, stop buying from the big corporations, support local business," the rock star wrote.


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It's not too late for Apple to get AI right
It's not too late for Apple to get AI right
Apple still has a shot at leading the AI-powered app era. As OpenAI launches its ChatGPT app platform, Apple's smarter Siri and deep ecosystem could keep it ahead.


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How Many People Have Ever Lived on Earth? | Scientific American
How Many People Have Ever Lived on Earth? | Scientific American
Is it really possible that half of all people who have ever been age 65 or older are still alive today? We explore the amazing mathematics of demography to find out


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I've Gone to Look for America - The Atavist Magazine
I've Gone to Look for America - The Atavist Magazine
Conversations and revelations about an ailing nation along Interstate 95.


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Africa's oldest leader isn't ready to retire - and he's not the only one defying age
After a newspaper reported in 1897 that the great American writer Mark Twain had died, a bemused -- but very much alive -- Twain famously quipped: "the report of my death was an exaggeration."


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What's the Deal With All Those FanDuel Ads?
What's the Deal With All Those FanDuel Ads?
Peter Jackson, the chief executive of Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel’s parent company, is fighting for attention as online gambling spreads across the United States.


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Windows 10: When you should update and what it means for you
Windows 10: When you should update and what it means for you
"People are tired of living in a world filled with short-lived devices we can't fix, or lose software support or are otherwise forced into the waste stream," said Mr Proctor, who campaigns for the right to repair in the US.


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European far right follows Trump in calling for antifa to be declared terrorists
European far right follows Trump in calling for antifa to be declared terrorists
The notion of antifa, “a copy-paste from the American political debate”, was another way of polarising European societies, Zerka said. “The mere fact that you can claim there is a dangerous political adversary … gives you a powerful engine to also mobilise your base and seek a certain cohesion among domestic forces.”


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Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across Australia as organisers vow to keep protesting after Gaza ceasefire
Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across Australia as organisers vow to keep protesting after Gaza ceasefire
Naser said on Sunday: “Every single time the police attempt to oppose our rallies or take us to the supreme court, it wakes up a lot of people … to the need to mobilise and stand up against it.”


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The Destructive Legacy of California's Zombie Fires
The Destructive Legacy of California's Zombie Fires
Blazes that firefighters thought had died but then later came roaring back to life have become increasingly common, heightening scrutiny of how first-responders put out wildfires.


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Air Traffic Controllers Reject Credit for Ending the Last Shutdown
Air Traffic Controllers Reject Credit for Ending the Last Shutdown
Controllers missing work was widely cited as the reason the last shutdown came to an end. But that assumption might have been overblown, according to controllers, aviation safety experts and congressional aides.


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Who Are the Louisiana Voters Behind a Major Supreme Court Challenge?
Who Are the Louisiana Voters Behind a Major Supreme Court Challenge?
There is little information in court filings about the dozen plaintiffs who challenged the state’s voting map as an illegal racial gerrymander.


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At Least 1 Dead and 3 Injured After Shootings at Mississippi Universities
At Least 1 Dead and 3 Injured After Shootings at Mississippi Universities
The shootings at historically Black institutions occurred within about 24 hours of three other shootings across rural Mississippi that left at least eight people dead.



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