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Hacking group says it’s extorting Pornhub after stealing users’ viewing data. plus, Everbloom built an AI to turn chicken feathers into cashmere Dec 16, 2025

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The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hacking collective stole Pornhub premium users’ data, including email addresses and viewing history.

Also, Everbloom has also developed a chemical process to transform waste fibers and feathers into upcycled materials that resemble everything from polyester to cashmere.

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Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver; also, Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal Dec 16, 2025

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It's one of the last big steps before the company can truly claim it's operating a robotaxi service, and start to take on Waymo.Industry

Also, concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases.

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Data center boom bad news for other infrastructure projects; plus, a data breach at 700Credit affects nearly 6 million, and Microsoft buys 3.6M metric tons of carbon removal from bioenergy plant Dec 15, 2025

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-Improvements to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure could take a hit as data center construction accelerates. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg.

-At least 5.6 million people had their names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers stolen in a data breach at Seven Hundred Credit, a company that runs credit checks and identity verification services for auto dealerships across the US.

Microsoft announced Thursday it would buy 3.6 million carbon removal credits from a biofuels plant in Louisiana owned by C2X.

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Zevo wants to add robotaxis to its car-share fleet; plus, Reddit argues it isn’t like other social platforms Dec 12, 2025

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As robotaxi adoption continues, wild ideas like personal ownership and renting them out are starting to pop up again.

Also, Reddit, one of the world's largest social platforms, is arguing that it doesn't meet the definition of "social media platforms" as it seeks to overturn Australia's law banning children under 16 years of age from social media.

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Google launched its deepest AI research agent yet — on the same day OpenAI dropped GPT-5.2 Dec 12, 2025

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For the first time, developers can embed Google's Deep Research tool, based on Gemini 3 Pro, into their own apps.

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Opera wants you to pay $20 a month to use its AI-powered browser; plus, Rivian going big on autonomy Dec 11, 2025

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Following a couple of months' testing, Opera has finally made its AI-powered browser, Neon, available to the public — though you'll have to shell out for a $19.90-per-month subscription to use it.

Also, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe laid out his plan for how Rivian's vehicles will increasingly drive themselves, in a bid to match or exceed the capabilities of rival automakers and AV companies.

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Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms; plus Nvidia is reportedly testing tracking software Dec 11, 2025

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The stealthy startup plans to use a network of satellites to harvest sunlight and send it to Earth using infrared lasers.

A new software option could make it possible to see the approximate location of some of Nvidia's AI chips.

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Google launches managed MCP servers that let AI agents simply plug into its tools Dec 10, 2025

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Google is rolling out managed MCP servers to make its services “agent-ready by design,” starting with Maps and BigQuery, aiming to simplify messy integrations and help AI agents use real tools.

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Three in ten U.S. teens use AI chatbots every day, but safety concerns are growing; also, Why Cursor’s CEO believes OpenAI, Anthropic competition won’t crush his startup Dec 10, 2025

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While teenagers may start out using AI chatbots for basic questions, their relationship with chatbot platforms has the potential to turn addictive.

Plus, Anysphere CEO Michael Truell explained the features his company is focused on building out after reaching $1 billion in annualized revenue,.

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Google’s first AI glasses expected next year; plus, Ford and Renault team up on cheaper EVs and Truecaller now lets users protect households from scam calls Dec 09, 2025

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Google will compete with Meta with its own line of AI-powered smart glasses.

Also, Ford and Renault in a ‘fight for our lives.’ The automakers will work together to bring two Ford-branded less expensive EVs to European dealerships in 2028.

And, Truecaller's Family Protection will be rolled out widely in the first quarter of 2026.

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