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FTC Is Investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and Other AI Companies Over Product Risks - Slashdot
The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over potential consumer and safety risks posed by their products, with the agency reportedly preparing requests for documents and executive testimony. CNBC reports: OpenAI stunned the industry in .
US Navy tests 3,800-mph hypersonic missile design aboard fighter jet
The U.S. Navy has flight-tested Castelion's Blackbeard hypersonic strike missile aboard an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Launches to International Space Station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s Dragon spacecraft launched on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station with NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov onboard, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky Four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission launched at 11:10 a.m.
Here's when to avoid touching chemical-laden grocery store receipts
You're asked whether you want a receipt almost every time you go to the shops, but studies suggest they contain toxic chemicals. Now, a doctor has examined the evidence to find out if you should say yes.
Browns vs. Steelers: Winner takes the lead in AFC North in 'Thursday Night Football' matchup
How to watch the 'Thursday Night Football' matchup, plus a prediction and what to know
US Supreme Court agrees to take up Trump’s ICE detention policy
The case is the latest dispute over US President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration crackdown.
Corgi Insurance Introduces Fine Arts Coverage
/PRNewswire/ -- Corgi Insurance today announced the launch of Fine Arts Coverage, expanding its insurance offerings to protect artwork and personal art...
Tuldok, October 2, 2026
Tuldok, October 2, 2026
Watch Suno CEO: AI Could Reinvent How We Experience Music - Bloomberg
Suno CEO and Co-Founder Mikey Shulman says AI could transform music from a largely passive experience into one where listeners actively create, remix and collaborate with their favorite artists. With more than 100 million users and partnerships across the music industry, Shulman discusses Suno’s in-
Following ancient rain toward life-related chemistry clues on Mars
The Mars we know today is a cold, dry world of dust and rocks. However, around 3.8–3.6 billion years ago, it may have looked very different. Geological and mineral evidence suggests that, in its distant past, the planet experienced periods warm and wet enough for water to exist on its surface, poten
Huge underwater UFO base spans city blocks in new whistleblower claims
An Air Force veteran has revealed shocking new details of an alleged underwater invasion the military has known about for years.
Bacterial outbreak sickens 11 as officials race to find the source
The Food and Drug Administration is currently probing a listeria monocytogenes cluster that has sickened 11 people.
Disgraced gymnastics doctor Nassar REMOVED from sex offender registry
Larry Nassar, a convicted sex offender and the former Team USA gymnastics doctor, has been removed from the Michigan Sex Offender Registry list.
Despite praise and White House visits, Trump avoids endorsing Netanyahu
In a Time interview, Trump avoids directly endorsing Netanyahu but defends him over reported October 7 warnings.
The NHL is skating on thin ice by cozying up to BookTok
The National Hockey League is rolling out a “Hot for Hockey” campaign intended to build upon the success and popularity of the hockey romance genre. League executives told ESPN they were going to court BookTok creators and market their players in a way that will “demystify what’s happening behind the helmet,” said Sean Eggert, the NHL’s new senior executive VP and chief marketing officer. The NHL is releasing a series of short-form audio books on Spotify with names
Crazy Jhenny, October 2, 2026
Crazy Jhenny, October 2, 2026
Opus 5.5 loves to tell you ‘this matters’ (and other AI writing tells)
Opus 5.5’s biggest tell is the word “dependable,” which pops up 23 times more often than in human samples.
Former Dallas officer convicted of killing Black man in his apartment granted parole
The former white Dallas police officer convicted of killing a Black man in his apartment that she mistook for her own was granted parole Thursday after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence. The Texas Board of Pardons and Parole, which is appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott, rejected Amber Guyger's
Gaze into the cosmos and through the eyes of a bee — September’s best science images
The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.
Mike Flanagan's Timely Carrie Is the First Worthwhile Adaptation in 50 Years
Every adaptation of Stephen King's classic reflects its era. Set in the present, Mike Flanagan's Prime Video series finds monsters everywhere
What Manchester City mean to rival fans: From the magic of Aguero to biggest scandal in Premier League history
Neutrals tolerated the club's dominance as a less painful alternative to rival glory, but nobody can look away from the damage it's done to the game
Trump calls Cornell ‘a fine school’ as he breaks silence on alleged gang rape case
The president was asked whether the Ivy League school had ‘done enough to investigate’ the alleged sexual abuse
Melinda French Gates refused to invest in her daughter’s startup. Earlier this year, it faced cookie-stuffing allegations
Earlier this year, Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni’s $185 million startup, Phia, faced allegations of “cookie stuffing,” following a Bloomberg investigation. However, there’s one person who wasn’t involved in the controversy: Gates’s mother, Melinda French Gates, who refused to invest in the business. Last year, French Gates told the audience at E.l.f. Beauty’s Power of Women’s Sports Summit that she wouldn’t fund her daughter’s entrepreneurial endeavor. “She got capitalized not because of
Kanye West's Russia shows officially cancelled after weeks of uncertainty
Chaos has surrounded the St Petersburg shows since the stadium said it had not agreed to host the rapper.
Brian Chesky interview: AI agents need their own operating system
Brian Chesky on making Airbnb agent-friendly, the state of consumer AI, and why the world needs an AI-native operating system.
As US relations fray, Canada gets serious about its own launch industry
A year or two ago, a few Canadian launch companies were trying to develop small rockets, but if we're being frank, the industry was not particularly notable. Sure, something interesting might eventually happen, but no one outside of a few Canadian space geeks was paying much attention. But then the Trump Administration started threatening and instituting tariffs. There was talk of making Canada the 51st state. And pretty much every Canadian I know began telling me how enraged they were at their neighbors to the south.
Doomsday fish study reveals blueprint for quiet ocean-monitoring robots
Cornell engineering professor Rob Shepherd sought to design a large, silent underwater robot to monitor ocean health without startling marine life.
Surge of 'breakbone' fever is Florida's largest outbreak on record
Florida is battling its largest spread of dengue fever on record, reporting hundreds of both international and local cases.
Steelers vs. Browns odds, picks: First touchdown predictions for Thursday Night Football in NFL Week 4
We'll go over the prediction markets at Kalshi for the first touchdown scorer in Steelers vs. Browns on TNF
How AI is reshaping everyday life in China
How AI is reshaping everyday life in China
RAY-BAN META AND VICTORIA MONÉT BRING A LISTENING LOUNGE TO COMPLEXCON, GIVING FANS AN EARLY LOOK AT NEW RAY-BAN META AUDIO GLASSES BEFORE THEY HIT SHELVES
/PRNewswire/ -- Complex announced it is partnering with Ray-Ban Meta to put the new Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses in fans' hands before they hit shelves on...
NBCUniversal Hires Amazon Exec Jamia Bigalow as EVP of Marketing for Platform Distribution and Partnerships
Industry veteran Jamia Bigalow joined NBCUniversal as executive vice president of partner marketing in the media company’s platform distribution and partnerships group. She most recently headed up partner marketing for Amazon’s Fire TV.
MindOn wants robots to work at human speed, not just complete tasks
MindOn's Mind-1 physical AI model is designed to let robots perform complex manipulation tasks at human-level speed.
What is helping some Florida wildfires burn hotter, spread faster?
What is helping some Florida wildfires burn hotter and spread farther? A University of Florida study suggests cogongrass, an invasive grass that has spread across much of Florida and the southeastern United States, is adding more fuel to the landscape.
Battle of the Anthropocene: allegations re-ignite row over proposed geologic epoch
Researchers say that a vote to reject the epoch violated procedure and call for transparency.
Mistrust in science and a juicy gene-editing lawsuit
Why have so many Americans lost trust in science? And what's the deal with a new gene-editing lawsuit? Find out on this week's episode of "The Readout LOUD" podcast.
Team news: Ireland make three changes for Austria's visit
Heimir Hallgrimsson has made three changes to his Republic of Ireland team for tonight's UEFA Nations League match against Austria at Aviva Stadium.
Wales v Norway, Denmark v Portugal, Germany v Serbia: Nations League – live
Join Michael Butler for all the latest from the 7.45pm BST kick-offs, including Republic of Ireland v Austria, plus Greece v Netherlands
This bill on smart glasses just got blocked by California’s Governor Newsom. Here’s why
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have penalized Californians for using smart glasses to record people without their permission in changing rooms, doctor’s offices and other spaces people generally consider private.The legislation also would have required companies making smart glasses or other wearable devices, starting in 2028, to include a light or some other feature that indicates that the person is video or audio recording. It would have banned the s
Sony Pictures TV's Distribution and Networks Co-President Mike Wald Retires, Jason Spivak and Paul Littmann to Lead Division
Wald will depart at the end of the year after 32 years with the studio
Amazon releases its own Jev clone as decision models flood the web
Amazon Web Services' Strand Labs has released the latest Jevalike decision model, Strands Decider 2B.
NYC's click-to-cancel rule is now in effect to save consumers from subscription hell - Engadget
Can the rest of the country have this please?
Hidden force deep inside Earth is altering the length of our days
Scientists have discovered a hidden force deep inside Earth that is changing the length of our days.
No porn, no doomscrolling, no processed foods: Meet Israel's spermmaxxers
Organic food, natural fabrics, exercise, quitting cannabis and ice baths: Social media has pushed wellness trends to the extreme. Now the world of 'maxxing' is coming for Israeli men's sperm
Source: No discipline for A'ja Wilson over fan confrontation
Aces star A'ja Wilson will not face any further discipline over her confrontation with a fan during Tuesday's Game 2 against the Fever, a source told ESPN.
Canada to fast track pipeline to diversify economy away from US
Canada will fast track approval for a new crude oil pipeline to its west coast that could generate over C$20 billion ($14 billion) a year in GDP.
RFK’s MAHA Summit proves MAHA truly is just MAGA for your health
Nearly two years into his current position as secretary of health and human services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s unlikely ascendance still seems like a paradox—or at least a dark joke. Somehow, a person best known for being one of the world’s loudest vaccine skeptics, eating an entire weird zoo’s worth of roadkill, and having a literal brain worm stands at the helm of the U.S. government approach to health, of all things. As the political scion’s second annual MAHA Summit proves, however, Kenned
I Swear's John Davidson 'will watch Baftas from separate room' after controversy
John Davidson will watch the Bafta Scotland Awards from a separate room after controversy over his involuntary N-word tic.
Google DeepMind’s watermarked AI proteins still work in the lab
The marked binders matched unmarked ones on three target proteins. Google DeepMind says the watermark could help DNA synthesis firms screen orders, and it is releasing the code to researchers. Google DeepMind has brought its SynthID watermarking technology to synthetic biology. The new tool, SynthID
Turn your existing social assets into high-impact YouTube ads.
In this Ads Decoded episode, we discuss ad creative — and how it can make or break your YouTube campaigns.
What’s Up: October 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
Skywatching Skywatching Home What’s Up Meteor Showers Eclipses Daily Moon Guide More Tips & Guides Skywatching FAQ Night Sky Network A Meteor Shower and the Moon Near the Pleiades See Saturn at opposition, catch the Orionid meteor shower, and watch the Moon pass close to the Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters. Skywatching Highlights Oct. 4: Saturn reaches opposition, making the ringed planet visible for much of the night Oct. 6: A thin crescent Moon appears close to bright Jupiter before sunrise Oct.
Great gran's shampoo method helps to grow hair 'down to your waist'
A woman has shared her Slavic grandma's secret for natural hair growth – and it's all about tweaking your pre-shower routine. So here's everything you need to know
Regrading the Travis Hunter trade: Did Browns easily win this deal with Mason Graham?
Cleveland capitalized on extra draft capital to build a deep core led by Mason Graham, while Jacksonville has seen limited returns from its two-way superstar
Palestinian children in Israeli military detention
Palestinian children in Israeli military detention
Opinion | Cleaner Cars Are the Future
Consumers deserve the option that actually saves them money.
Tourette's campaigner Davidson asks to watch Scottish Baftas via video link after racial slur row
John Davidson, whose condition includes involuntary tics, shouted a racial slur during the Bafta Film Awards in February.
Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI
Shopify’s new Canvas site builder lets merchants create and customize their online stores by chatting with its AI agent Sidekick, while watching the changes happen in real time.
With most information hidden, the game Stratego
Deep Blue took down Garry Kasparov at chess in 1997, AlphaGo beat Lee Sedol at Go in 2016, and poker bots have been beating professionals for years. But one classic game called Stratego held out. Even DeepMind, with its exceptional budget, couldn't build a machine that reliably beat the best human players. Now, a team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon, MIT, New York University, and Stanford University has done it. Their AI, called Ataraxos, beat Pim Niemeijer, arguably the best Stratego player of all time, 15 games to one, with four draws.
NASA’s Webb Provides Crash Course on Planet-Shattering Collisions
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'Why I'm donating 100 litres of my breast milk'
Emma said donating her breast milk had been "such a worthwhile thing to do".
UFC 332: Payton Talbott eyes busy 2027 after Sean O'Malley, Cory Sandhagen fights failed to materialize
Talbott faces former champion Deiveson Figueiredo as he looks to build toward a breakout campaign next year
Death penalty bill for forest arsonists clears Algeria lower house
Human rights organisations accused Algiers of using the law to target political opposition groups.
The FTC has a plan for regulating AI—without creating new rules for AI
Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here. The FTC is coming for OpenAI and Anthropic over AI safety claims On Tuesday, some of the biggest companies in AI went to the White House and agreed to police themselves. The next day, they got a reminder that the government can in fact police them, too. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigatin
Anvara Aims to Build Marketplace for Advertisers Looking for Events to Sponsor
Anvara Aims to Build Marketplace for Advertisers Looking for Events to Sponsor