With social media addiction concerns top of mind, some lawmakers at the state and federal level are trying to push legislation to safeguard online risks, mainly for kids.

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With many communities concerned data centers are adding to energy costs, lawmakers are now pushing legislation to make sure consumers aren’t the ones paying.

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Hideo Kojima would trade it all for space. New legal filings reveal the Metal Gear creator’s SpaceX ambitions.

​The industry's most famous auteur is looking at the stars. Legal documents from the Musk vs. Altman lawsuit reveal that Valve’s Gabe Newell personally lobbied Elon Musk to get Hideo Kojima into a SpaceX facility. We explore Kojima’s "Creative Gene" philosophy and why the man behind Death Stranding and Metal Gear is willing to sacrifice his career for a trip to orbit.

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Edward Kenway returns. 🏴‍☠️ Bryan Hultgren reports on the first look at "Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced" and its July 9 release.

​Ubisoft has officially confirmed a top-to-bottom remake of the beloved pirate adventure. Powered by the Anvil engine, this "Resynced" version introduces modernized combat, a much-requested crouch mechanic, and expanded story content featuring Blackbeard. We break down the technical upgrades, the reworked stealth systems, and why July 9 is the date every pirate assassin needs to circle.

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Companies are turning to artificial intelligence-powered systems to transform the trash and recycling industries.

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Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei says artificial intelligence is coming for programming jobs.

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Stick with your doctor for health advice: a new study suggests artificial intelligence chat bots are not always a reliable source of medical guidance.

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What happens when a generation grows numb to violence? We’re seeing it with Gen Z, an emerging “empathy recession” fueled by social media where brutality sits alongside TikTok dances.

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An Italian digital rights organization that studies spyware says a company that provides services to many governments around the world has been distributing a dangerous product.

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The FAA wants YOU. ✈️ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says gamers are the perfect fit for high-stakes Air Traffic Control roles.

​The Department of Transportation is officially targeting the gaming community to fill critical gaps in American airspace management. After receiving a staggering 12,000 applications in just 24 hours, the FAA had to cap the program early. We break down why skills like "split-second visualization" and "multi-tasking" are worth a $155,000 salary and how your time in virtual cockpits might lead to a career in the real ones.

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