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Pope Leo calls for AI disarmament, saying machines are tools not persons

Pope Leo urged the disarmament of artificial intelligence, arguing that machines should be treated as tools rather than persons. The call adds a moral voice to growing debates over AI governance and autonomous weapons. It matters because religious leaders can influence public opinion and policy on AI limits.

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US tech stocks slide sharply on worries over AI spending costs

US technology shares fell sharply as investors grew concerned about the cost of building and running artificial intelligence systems. The sell-off hit major tech companies, reflecting fears that heavy AI investment may not yet translate into profits. The moves matter because tech stocks carry heavy weight in US indexes and can affect global markets.

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Medicare Pays $50k for Heart Attacks but Little to Prevent Them

An opinion piece argues that Medicare’s payment model rewards expensive acute care, such as $50,000 for a heart attack, while offering little for low-cost prevention. It says changing these incentives could improve health outcomes and reduce spending.

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Electric screwdriver uses camera and AI to select the right bit

A new electric screwdriver uses a camera and AI to identify which bit is needed for a task. The tool aims to reduce guesswork for users, but it is a consumer product announcement rather than major news.

technology

Cisco grants engineer unlimited AI tokens to rewrite 98% of its code

Cisco reportedly gave an engineer unlimited AI tokens to rewrite 98% of the company’s code. The claim highlights how enterprises are testing large-scale AI-assisted software modernization, along with questions about code quality, oversight, and risk.

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Founder Summit Uses Braindate to Help Founders Skip Small Talk

TechCrunch is promoting its Founder Summit with Braindate, a tool meant to help attendees make targeted connections instead of relying on small talk. The event aims to help founders build meaningful networking relationships. It matters mainly to founders attending or considering the summit.

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DoorDash: AI agents have placed only several hundred orders

DoorDash said it has received only “several hundred” orders placed by AI agents, suggesting agent-driven shopping remains limited. The disclosure matters because tech companies are betting on AI assistants to transact for users, but consumer adoption appears early.

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Waymo and Toyota partner on a purpose-built bZ4X robotaxi

Waymo announced that its next robotaxi will be a purpose-built Toyota bZ4X, marking a deeper partnership between the autonomous driving company and the Japanese automaker. The vehicle is designed specifically for driverless ride-hailing rather than retrofitted from a consumer car. The deal signals growing convergence between legacy automakers and AV firms as the robotaxi market scales.

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Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in record crypto heist

Hackers stole $6.3 billion from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance in what is being described as a record crypto heist. The scale of the theft raises major security concerns for crypto exchanges and could increase regulatory scrutiny of the industry.