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These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortunes

A new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise?

The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon

Science

The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.

Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket

Science

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.

Flock’s Plans for Rideshare Dashcams and Coaching Police, Revealed

Security

Plus: A judge rules cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility hacks spread to a dozen states, a phishing email opens a missile-parts supplier’s inbox, and a ransomware boss gets 16 years.

Sensitive Info Goes Into ‘No Reply’ Emails Constantly. This Guy Sees It All

Security

Two security researchers bought cheap domains—including noreply.net and deleteduser.com—and set up email listening services. Hundreds of companies are sending them corporate secrets.

How to Disable Gemini in Gmail and Google Docs

Technology

New AI toolbars and prompts are showing up in Google Docs and Gmail. If you don’t want Gemini’s help in writing documents and emails, here’s how to turn that stuff off.

Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like

Science

With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.

The Chinese Philosopher Americans Can’t Stop Fighting About

Business

Yiyang Zhuge was already an intellectual celebrity in China. Her viral interview with Christopher Nolan made her famous in the US—and quickly turned her into a political Rorschach test.

Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Tech Team Is What DOGE Should Have Been

Business

The mayor of New York City has assembled a crew of Silicon Valley and United States Digital Service veterans to overhaul city services with better software.

Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses

Science

The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.

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