Meta AI’s recent hack is a terrifying wake-up call for anyone who puts their trust in AI systems

AI is now so human it can fall victim to social engineering — and I wonder if we should ever trust AI enough to keep our information safe.

The AI IPO Race Heats Up, DOGE Whistleblower Sues Elon Musk, and Instagram Gets Hacked

On Uncanny Valley, we dive into the IPO bonanza that the top AI companies are embarking on to the point where some real estate listings are looking for not just regular old cash, but Anthropic stock.

Audi reveals 1,001-hp Nuvolari hybrid supercar — so much for going all-electric
Audi reveals 1,001-hp Nuvolari hybrid supercar — so much for going all-electric

Audi unveiled the Nuvolari today, a 1,001-hp hybrid supercar powered by a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo and three electric motors. Limited to 499 units at roughly $700,000 each, it is the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in the brand’s history.

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White House will dump $700M of public funds into costly, unreliable coal again
White House will dump $700M of public funds into costly, unreliable coal again

The White House is announcing another waste of taxpayer dollars today, spending $700M to try to revive a dead energy source, saddling Americans with more pollution and infrastructure that is destined to go unused in short order.

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Kevin O’Leary agrees to downsize massive Utah data center
Kevin O’Leary agrees to downsize massive Utah data center

Kevin O’Leary agreed to halve the size of his planned 40,000-acre data center in Utah amid mounting pressure from residents and activists, as reported earlier by local affiliate ABC4. The Shark Tank star sent a letter to Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams on Thursday, saying that he will remove 19,430 acres from the project, […]

Google is letting social media stars customize their search result page
Google is letting social media stars customize their search result page

Google now lets big creators and publishers in the US claim dedicated profiles in Search to highlight things like videos, articles, and their other profiles online. But this feature won’t be available to most people or organizations; Google is limiting it to people with at least 100,000 YouTube subscribers, 100,000 followers on Instagram or X, […]

Phoebe Bridgers Ditched the Internet to Hype Up Her New Music. It’s Working

The indie artist has played a string of surprise, small venue shows with no phones allowed, prompting fans to piece together clues about a potential upcoming album.

Apple App Store Drives Record $1.4 Trillion In Billings And Sales With 90% Commission-Free

In 2025, the developer billings and sales facilitated by the Apple App Store hit a record figure, and 90% of these were commission-free.

Belkin’s new Nintendo Switch 2 Grip could solve my biggest handheld gaming problem

Belkin is expanding its Nintendo Switch 2 accessory lineup ahead of the console’s first anniversary with a new Charging Grip that boosts comfort and battery life, and it might just fix a major pain point.