A Dutch couple’s wedding has been declared legally invalid after a court determined that their officiant used an artificial intelligence chatbot to generate the ceremony script. The pair from Zwolle, Netherlands, exchanged vows in April 2025, but their union was officially annulled on January 7, 2026, when it came to light that the person conducting … Read more
Mattel has unveiled its latest addition to the inclusive Barbie line, sparking widespread conversation across social media platforms. The new doll, designed to represent children on the autism spectrum, comes with accessories including noise-canceling headphones and a fidget toy, while featuring articulated joints that allow for increased movement and positioning. The toy manufacturer has continued … Read more
In a wide-ranging conversation at Tesla’s Austin Gigafactory, Elon Musk delivered stark predictions about artificial intelligence’s impact on employment, stating that white collar workers will be the first casualties of the AI revolution, not the last. “The white collar labor will be the first to go.” “Until you can move atoms, the thing that can … Read more
Elon Musk‘s artificial intelligence chatbot Grok has sparked international outcry after being used to generate non-consensual images, prompting governments in the United Kingdom and Australia to consider unprecedented restrictions on the platform X. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announced Friday that Britain would support media regulator Ofcom if it chose to block access to X in … Read more
During a conversation at the Baron Capital conference, Elon Musk revealed the personal conflict that led him to found OpenAI, centering on his former friendship with Google co-founder Larry Page and their fundamental disagreement about artificial intelligence safety. Musk explained that his concern about AI dangers stemmed directly from conversations with Page, describing him as … Read more
*Photo by Mark Broadhead on Unsplash When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took the helm at the Department of Health and Human Services, expectations ran high among public health advocates who anticipated a bold reimagining of America’s nutritional framework. The administration delivered sweeping changes to the nation’s dietary recommendations last week, but one notable absence has … Read more
A weird development has emerged from China as the country’s premier government compound, Zhongnanhai, has vanished from major Chinese mapping applications. Users of Baidu Maps and other popular navigation services now find that searches for the location return “location not found” errors or redirect to Changping, a suburban district approximately 21 kilometers away from the … Read more
In a case that has captured international attention, authorities in Japan have dueled with a legal statute gathering dust since the 19th century to prosecute a gamer whose online rivalry escalated into tragedy. Takahiro Fujimoto, a 32-year-old resident of Osaka, now faces charges under Japan’s rarely invoked dueling law, originally enacted in 1887 during the … Read more
Samsung’s newest fridge made waves as CES 2026 for all the wrong reason. The Bespoke AI Family Hub refrigerator highlights many of the problems associated with modern appliances including unnecessary complexity privacy concerns and features that address no clear consumer need. One of the refrigerator’s headline features allows users to open and close the door … Read more
At CES 2026 amid rows of smart devices and connected gadgets one product drew attention for an entirely different reason, the Lollipop Star, an AI powered single use candy that merges electronics with something meant to be eaten. The Lollipop Star is not a conventional sweet. It is a disposable electronic lollipop that plays music … Read more
