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Google’s AI Mode can now track flight prices, help book hotels, and more
The updates indicate that Google is looking position to AI Mode as an AI travel agent of sorts, as it's moving beyond simply helping users find information to actually handling parts of the trip-planning and booking process itself.
Sprains, pain, and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale
Test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024 and 2025 from hard braking or other sudden movements made by the autonomous vehicles, according to a TechCrunch review of data submitted to OSHA.
Meta, US States Discuss Settlement in Landmark Teen Social Media Trial
Meta and US state attorneys general are reportedly discussing a possible settlement in a major lawsuit involving 29 states, which accuses Facebook and Instagram of encouraging addictive use among young people and violating child privacy protections. The discussions come as the federal trial continues in California, with potentially significant financial penalties and platform changes at stake.
Bill Gates Warns of AI Job Disruption, Calls for ‘Human-Reserved’ Roles
Bill Gates has warned that AI and robotics could significantly disrupt the global job market and called for certain roles to be designated “Human Reserved.” He also urged governments to address AI misuse, consider new taxation policies and prepare workers for a rapidly changing employment landscape.
China's Moonshot AI in Talks With Microsoft, Amazon and Google Over Kimi K3 Revenue Sharing
China's Moonshot AI is in early discussions with Microsoft, Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud over revenue-sharing arrangements that could bring its Kimi K3 model to the US cloud platforms. The company is seeking up to a 30% share of revenue generated by K3-related services, according to people familiar with the talks. Revenue splits, data access and methods for auditing token usage remain unresolved, and there is no guarantee that the negotiations will lead to agreements.
