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Harper Foster / Elon Musk:20,000 a Week: The Ambitious Goal Behind Tesla's Slipping Robot TimelineTesla has set a late 2027 target for external Optimus deliveries, citing unresolved challenges in hand mechanics and AI reliability.

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Aiko Petrov / Elon Musk:NASA admits Moon mission needs 22 rocket launchesA former astronaut reveals a new high estimate for refueling the lunar lander, raising questions about the timeline for the Artemis program.

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Lorenzo Marshall / Elon Musk:Hacking group automates attacks on Latin American banks using AI agentsResearchers say a long-standing cybercriminal group is using large language models to steal credentials from over 400 financial institutions with minimal human effort.

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Harper Foster / AI:Moonshot's New AI Model Cuts Prices and Narrows the Gap With Top RivalsKimi K3.1 Pro jumps to fourth place in global rankings while offering significant cost reductions and improved coding capabilities.

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Aiko Petrov / Elon Musk:Workplace Automation: Anthropic Launches Claude Duet for ProfessionalsA new AI agent designed for business tasks is entering the market, focusing on workflow management rather than personal errands.

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Lorenzo Marshall / AI:Meta uses Google's AI chips in productionGoogle's custom AI chips now serve AI in production at Meta.

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Harper Foster / AI:Audit Finds Blind Spots in AI Safety ChecksExternal researchers identified significant monitoring gaps in OpenAI's internal systems for advanced models during a recent on-site review.

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Aiko Petrov / Tech:Meta Issues Nonvoting Shares to Insulate Zuckerberg from California Wealth LevyA new Class C stock allows the CEO to liquidate assets for potential tax payments without diluting his voting authority.

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Lorenzo Marshall / Tech:Google revises privacy policy to allow targeted ads from Gmail and PhotosGoogle's updated privacy policy may lead to targeted ads based on Gmail and Google Photos data.

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Harper Foster / Elon Musk:Tesla cancels Cybertruck in Australia and NZ after 7 years of depositsTesla has officially cancelled the Cybertruck for Australia and New Zealand, leaving deposit holders waiting for years.

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Aiko Petrov / Elon Musk:Roadster Interface: A Closer Look at the Pilot-Focused CockpitTesla reveals the new Roadster's fighter-jet-inspired dashboard, highlighting its complex track mode telemetry and thruster status indicators ahead of a public debut.

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Lorenzo Marshall / Elon Musk:Ukraine Prepares For Starlink DisruptionsReliance on a single satellite provider is forcing a strategic rethink in Kyiv and across Europe.

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Harper Foster / AI:Chinese Telecom Found Holding 32 Banned Nvidia ChipsSecurity researchers identified restricted Nvidia Blackwell Ultra processors inside a state-owned network, prompting Nvidia to describe the discovery as a minor issue.

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Aiko Petrov / AI:Trump Orders AI Data Centers to Pay Local Energy DividendsThe president demands that hyperscalers return excess power to communities to offset rising utility bills and win local approval.

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