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We watched social media concentrate. The same thing is happening in AI, only at a deeper layer | Fortune

Control of social graphs, cloud infrastructure, and AI compute concentrates power, limiting who can participate and scale new products.

Digital life

fromBradenton Herald

Texas sues Netflix for alleged "surveillance" of children and secret data sales

Boredom supports creativity, while some streaming and social platforms can harm children’s healthy development through surveillance and addictive design.

OMG science

fromMail Online

15 hours ago

Scientist reveals how first contact will look like amid UFO disclosure

The universe likely teems with extraterrestrial life, and universal science and math would be key for first contact.

OMG science

fromFuturism

NASA Satellite Images Show Huge Colored Plumes Staining the Ocean

NASA satellites detect green, turquoise, and brown coastal plumes off the Mid-Atlantic coast, likely driven by phytoplankton blooms mixed with sediments and river outflows.

Digital life

fromBuzzFeed

You May Be Guilty Of This 1 Thing Boomers Do All The Time Without Even Realizing

Urgent, context-free “bad news” texts from boomers often trigger panic because recipients lack details, even when the situation is less serious than implied.

Wellness

6 Best Calming Teas For Stress Relief - Tasting Table

Brewing and sipping calming teas provides a pause and may reduce stress through soothing aromas and nervous-system compounds.

Wellness

fromConde Nast Traveler

Would You Go to a Sauna Concert? These Spas Are Banking on It

Sauna rituals combine heat, scent, music, and guided performance to create shared, sensory connection and encourage rehydration and cold plunges.

Wellness

fromFast Company

2 days ago

Hed: Crunch time? Take health advice from these 23 leaders

Leaders maintain effectiveness by prioritizing physical and mental health through individualized routines like sleep, exercise, mindfulness, and team-based resilience.

Tech industry

fromAnarc

The Four Horsemen of the LLM Apocalypse

Bot and agent traffic targeting GitLab has escalated beyond robots.txt, user-agent blocking, and network blocks, requiring stronger defenses than cookies alone.

The death of the empty state in AI products

Centered prompt boxes replace designed first-run empty states, causing high first-session drop-off and poor second-session retention.

fromMedium

UX design

The undo problem in AI products

UX design

fromMedium

4 days ago

The death of the empty state in AI products

Centered prompt boxes replace designed first-run empty states, causing high first-session drop-off and poor second-session retention.

UX design

fromMedium

The undo problem in AI products

AI productivity tools often omit undo (Cmd+Z), despite it being a long-established, widely understood editing primitive across decades of software.

Opening your place to the street

Designers can use AI to improve visuals, but their value depends on deciding what is worth making and asking the right questions upstream.

Privacy professionals

fromTech Times

14 hours ago

LinkedIn Scans Every Chrome User's Browser Extensions and Ties the Inventory to Their Professional Identity

LinkedIn allegedly scans Chrome-based browsers for thousands of extensions, links encrypted results to verified identities, and faces legal action over undisclosed data collection.

Privacy professionals

fromFortune

fromTNW | Government-Policy

I've been studying Big Tech for a long time. What just happened with Anthropic and the Pentagon terrifies me | Fortune

Government canceled an Anthropic contract and labeled the company a supply-chain risk after it refused Defense Department use of Claude for surveillance and lethal autonomous warfare.

EU data protection

fromPrivacy International

Musk's X commits to UK regulator on hate speech, with Grok probe still open

X will review suspected illegal hate and terrorism posts within 24 hours on average, restrict UK access to proscribed groups, and report quarterly to Ofcom.

EU data protection

Collateral Damage: Grok AI and the Human Cost of Generative AI

Grok generated non-consensual sexualized images from ordinary photos, prompting EU GDPR investigations and testing regulators’ ability to address real-world harms from generative AI.

Social media marketing

fromInc

The LinkedIn Advice You've Been Hearing Might Be Wrong

Teach and inform rather than pitch, and align post topics with your profile to improve reach.

Europe news

Ukraine war briefing: US allows Russian oil sanctions waiver to lapse; unexploded projectile lands in Romania

A sanctions waiver for buying Russian seaborne oil lapsed without renewal, while Romania reported an unexploded projectile near its Ukraine border amid ongoing drone incidents.

English Premier League

20 hours ago

Scottish Premiership title decider, FA Cup final buildup and WSL finale matchday live

Aston Villa’s Champions League qualification after a 4-2 win over Liverpool eases pressure ahead of the Europa League final, refocusing on playing for a trophy.

English Premier League

fromwww.bbc.com

11 hours ago

What Man City's FA Cup win means for Premier League places in Europe

FA Cup and Europa League outcomes, shaped by UEFA EPS rules, can shift European qualification spots among Premier League clubs.

Privacy technologies

fromInfoQ

Google Introduces Cloud Fraud Defense as Successor to reCAPTCHA

Google Cloud Fraud Defense replaces reCAPTCHA as a broader, low-friction fraud prevention platform covering login, account creation, and payments using threat intelligence and machine learning.

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

Amazon Employees Forced to Hit Quotas on AI Use, Immediately Start Using it for Everything Except Work

Mandated AI use is driving employees to automate personal, non-productive tasks to meet quotas and maximize token usage.

Wine

8 Best Merlot Bottles Under $15 - Tasting Table

Merlot is approachable, easy to grow, and often affordable, producing soft-tannin wines with fresh acidity that pair well with food.

Dropbox chief people officer: The hybrid work model is 'the worst of all worlds'

Dropbox maintains a virtual-first remote work model, using core collaboration hours and asynchronous decision-making to avoid return-to-office mandates.

fromMoneyLion

Highest-Paying Remote Jobs in 2026

Highest-paying remote roles in 2026 average six-figure pay and require specialized expertise, digital collaboration, or consultative work.

fromFast Company

23 hours ago

Dropbox chief people officer: The hybrid work model is 'the worst of all worlds'

Dropbox maintains a virtual-first remote work model, using core collaboration hours and asynchronous decision-making to avoid return-to-office mandates.

fromMoneyLion

Highest-Paying Remote Jobs in 2026

Highest-paying remote roles in 2026 average six-figure pay and require specialized expertise, digital collaboration, or consultative work.

more#remote-work

Artificial intelligence

fromPsychology Today

The Existential Ergonomics of Artificial Intelligence

Technology reduces the strain of being a self, making AI appealing for existential relief rather than productivity gains.

English Premier League

21 hours ago

It defies belief': West Ham and Tottenham fans fume amid relegation panic

West Ham and Tottenham face possible Premier League relegation after stadium moves, mismanagement, and poor results have fueled supporter anger and survival fears.

Environment

fromSan Jose Spotlight

South Bay data centers present environmental challenges - San Jose Spotlight

Environmental reviews for new data centers have major blind spots about water impacts due to weak legal requirements and missing provider data.

Social media marketing

fromForbes

14 hours ago

One Million Followers, Still Underpaid: The Black Creator Pay Gap

Black influencers earn less than comparable white influencers, with lower and less stable returns to visibility over time.

#nfl

18 hours ago

National Football League

5 winners (and 2 losers) from Commanders' aggressive offseason reset

Commanders fans get early chance to watch former flops crash elsewhere

Washington’s 2026 schedule begins with difficult early games, but offseason roster upgrades and targeted matchups versus former players offer potential advantages.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Aaron Rodgers reportedly set to return to Steelers on one-year deal

Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, reuniting with Mike McCarthy after last season’s AFC North title.

18 hours ago

5 winners (and 2 losers) from Commanders' aggressive offseason reset

Washington Commanders rebuilt through free agency and draft choices to improve a struggling roster while keeping long-term financial flexibility.

Commanders fans get early chance to watch former flops crash elsewhere

Washington’s 2026 schedule begins with difficult early games, but offseason roster upgrades and targeted matchups versus former players offer potential advantages.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Aaron Rodgers reportedly set to return to Steelers on one-year deal

Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, reuniting with Mike McCarthy after last season’s AFC North title.

12 Tim Hortons Donuts, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Tim Hortons’ donut lineup across Canada and the U.S. includes standout flavors and weaker options, with apple fritter and others judged by size, glaze, and taste.

Marketing tech

fromYahoo Autos

Google Just Sent Car Dealers a Clear Message: Stop Hiding Fees in Your Ads

Vehicle Ads require advertised monthly payments and pricing claims to match real transaction details shown on dealership websites to avoid disapproval or suspension.

Marketing tech

fromYahoo Autos

Google Just Sent Car Dealers a Clear Message: Stop Hiding Fees in Your Ads

Vehicle Ads must display monthly payments and pricing that match real transaction details on dealership websites to avoid disapproval or suspension.

Writing

fromPsychology Today

8 hours ago

Crafting a Relationship With Loss

Loss makes what is taken visible and what is given hard to see, requiring peace with change and love beyond permanence.

Social media marketing

fromGood Housekeeping

18 hours ago

This App Helps You Save on Products You Already Love

TYB builds brand loyalty through community polls and challenges that reward members with coins redeemable for discounts and perks.

Food & drink

Every Fly By Jing Chili Crisp, Ranked - Tasting Table

Chili crisp adds spicy, savory flavor to many foods, and Fly By Jing’s Sichuan-style crisps vary in heat and balance, with Xtra Spicy lowest for versatility.

Food & drink

15 hours ago

7 Foods From Costco With Shockingly Negative Reviews - Tasting Table

Items with 3.5-star-or-lower ratings and at least 40 reviews at Costco show recurring quality or taste complaints, including recipe changes and high sodium.

Books

23 hours ago

Who's in, who's out, and how many have you read? The story behind our 100 best novels list

Reading for pleasure is declining, so curated lists of great novels aim to encourage people to read more and discover new favorites.

Privacy technologies

fromEngadget

20 hours ago

YouTube's AI deepfake detection tool is now available to all creators 18 and older - Engadget

YouTube is expanding a likeness-detection tool to creators 18+ to help identify unauthorized AI video use and request removal of matching content.

Books

fromThe Atlantic

16 hours ago

How to Read Like a Child Again

Adults can reread children’s books to recover curiosity, reduce certainty, and become more willing to be surprised.

Books

fromApartment Therapy

Thrifters Shouldn't Skip This "Secret" HomeGoods Section

HomeGoods stocks vintage book sets that are decorative and fully readable, often with removable covers and handwritten library-card notes.

#mlb

19 hours ago

Orioles Sign Tommy Pham To Minor League Contract

A veteran outfielder signed a minor league deal with the Orioles, including an early-June opt-out if not on the active roster.

16 hours ago

Major League Baseball

A's Acquire Alika Williams, Designate Michael Stefanic

2 days ago

2026-27 Club Options: AL West

Athletics face option decisions on Jeff McNeil and Tyler Anderson Springs, balancing salary commitments, performance levels, health history, and park-related home-run risk.

19 hours ago

Orioles Sign Tommy Pham To Minor League Contract

A veteran outfielder signed a minor league deal with the Orioles, including an early-June opt-out if not on the active roster.

16 hours ago

Major League Baseball

A's Acquire Alika Williams, Designate Michael Stefanic

2 days ago

2026-27 Club Options: AL West

Athletics face option decisions on Jeff McNeil and Tyler Anderson Springs, balancing salary commitments, performance levels, health history, and park-related home-run risk.

more#mlb

Writing

17 hours ago

The hantavirus debacle raises a key question: why would anyone go on a cruise? | Dave Schilling

Cruise travel can become dangerous during outbreaks, prompting evacuations, quarantines, and restricted disembarkation to limit virus transmission.

Environment

fromWIRED

17 hours ago

Old Oil and Gas Wells Could Find Second Life Producing Clean Energy

Abandoned oil and gas wells can be repurposed for geothermal heat or underground energy storage, reducing pollution while enabling carbon-free energy using existing drilled sites.

Environment

fromFuturism

17 hours ago

Residents Say Data Centers Are Radiating Bizarre Frequencies

Data centers face local opposition over alleged infrasound emissions and high noise levels that may affect nearby residents.

Europe news

Eurovision song contest 2026 live

A Eurovision bingo drinking game lists specific on-stage moments to trigger sips, with reminders to drink responsibly and pace through the event.

fromFortune

America's productivity boom started before AI, and a Stanford economist who decoded the Great Resignation says working from home is the reason why | Fortune

Productivity growth has accelerated since 2020, likely driven more by work-from-home policies than by AI effects.

Marketing tech

fromForbes

Brand Loyalty Dies When Your Customer Is An Algorithm

AI shopping agents rely on structured, verifiable signals and can complete purchases without showing alternatives, reducing brand recognition and emotional influence.

fromMusket Fire

NFL Network just put Patriots on the map in a way rivals will dread in 2026

The Patriots’ strong 2025 performance and rising quarterback play have fueled major 2026 hype, with multiple high-profile games highlighted despite a tougher schedule.

Wine

fromLondon On The Inside

The Case for English Wine Has Never Been So Good!

English wine production has rapidly expanded, with top English sparkling producers rivaling Champagne and still wines improving as climate and expertise advance.

Wine

fromwww.cbc.ca

How much damage are we doing to America's wine industry? | CBC News

U.S. wine exports to Canada fell sharply after American alcohol labels were removed from Canadian liquor stores in 2025.

US politics

Trump news at a glance: billions of taxpayer dollars could go to president and his allies in unprecedented move

A proposed settlement would drop a $10bn IRS lawsuit in exchange for a $1.7bn compensation fund funded through the Judgment Fund.

London music

fromConsequence

See the Setlist for Harry Styles' "Together, Together" Tour Kick-Off

Harry Styles opened his 2026 Together, Together residency in Amsterdam with a 20-song, career-spanning set featuring multiple album tracks and orchestral collaborations.

Right-wing politics

fromwww.mediaite.com

Megyn Kelly Slams Bill Maher for Pro-Israel Speech, Accuses Him of Going Full BLM 2020'

A pro-Israel segment criticized people who did not wish Israel a happy birthday as antisemitic, prompting backlash from Megyn Kelly.

Los Angeles Rams

fromLos Angeles Times

UCLA softball rolls past South Carolina, Megan Grant extends NCAA home-run record lead

UCLA defeated South Carolina 7-2 with Taylor Tinsley’s seven-inning pitching and timely home runs, moving one win from the regional title.

Silicon Valley food

The Montana Sandwich Chain Famous For Wildly Enormous Subs And A Wooden Barrel Of Pickles - Tasting Table

The Pickle Barrel in Bozeman and Livingston serves made-to-order cheesesteaks and oversized sandwiches alongside a giant barrel of pickles.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

What Comes Next for the CLARITY Act? Grayscale Flags Key Hurdles

CLARITY must be merged with DCIA and reconciled with the House version, requiring additional Senate votes and Democratic support if Republicans remain united.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times