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Unitree is bringing its R1 to international markets. It arrives with some aerobatic capabilities and an entry-level price, but the question of what you’d actually do with it remains open. Source: www.wired.com Read Full Story

The OpenAI CEO’s new blog post responds to both an apparent attack on his home and an in-depth New Yorker profile raising questions about his trustworthiness. Read full article

Plus: Iran’s internet blackout hits the 1,000-hour mark, cryptocurrency scams result in a record amount of money stolen from Americans, and more. Read full article

From AI-generated images to restricted satellite data, the systems used to verify what’s real online are struggling to keep up. Read full article

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