OpenAI Robotics Chief Quits Over Pentagon AI Deal

OpenAI’s robotics head, Caitlin Kalinowski, quit her job citing concerns over the company’s deal to deploy its AI models in the Pentagon’s classified network. She expressed unease about surveillance of Americans without oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-07/openai-s-head-of-robotics-resigns-over-company-s-pentagon-deal

Trump Witnesses Return of Fallen US Service Members’ Bodies

President Trump attended the dignified transfer of six American service members’ remains at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The fallen soldiers, from Iowa and Florida to California and Nebraska, were killed in an Iranian drone strike last Saturday. Trump watched as their bodies arrived on a C-17 military cargo plane, accompanied by his family, … Read more

How to Control Android’s Tracking Features for Better Privacy

Android lets you control what gets tracked and stored, but it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Here’s a breakdown of the main tracking features on Android and how to limit or disable them. Location tracking is one feature that collects your activity data through Location History, Web & App Activity, and app … Read more

Smartphone Surveillance: Know the Risks and How to Protect Yourself

Smartphones can be easily spied on through various apps, including spyware that tracks location, messages, and social media activity without the owner’s knowledge or consent. These apps are often used by jealous partners, parents, and even bosses to monitor employees. However, installing such an app without the device owner’s consent is a serious breach of … Read more

Trump Offers Military Aid to Latin America in Fight Against Cartels

President Trump is sending a message to Latin American countries that if they want US help in fighting drug cartels, they need to be willing to use their own military. He launched the “Shield of the Americas” security initiative with conservative leaders from the region, excluding major powers like Mexico and Brazil. The White House … Read more

Iran Threatens Retaliation Amid US Escalation in Conflict

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the US is “precisely what our Powerful Armed Forces have long been prepared for” if it seeks escalation in the weeklong conflict with Iran. Araghchi, responding to US President Donald Trump’s threats on Truth Social, said responsibility for any intensification of Iran’s exercise of self-defense lies squarely … Read more

California’s AB 1043 Raises Concerns About Online Age Verification

California’s Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043) aims to protect children from online manipulation by requiring age verification for operating systems and app stores. However, experts are raising concerns about the law’s self-reporting mechanism, which may lead to privacy issues and burdens on developers. Under AB 1043, developers must request age information from users, but … Read more

VW Unveils Scout Motors Brand with US-Made Electric Trucks

Volkswagen has announced the launch of its new brand, Scout Motors, which will feature a lineup of rugged electric and hybrid trucks and SUVs designed specifically for American buyers. The move is a significant shift in Volkswagen’s strategy to cater to local tastes. Fred Ippolito, a Volkswagen dealer, played a key role in planning this … Read more

15,000 Undetected Asteroids Threaten Earth’s Defenses

A recent scientific meeting revealed that there are roughly 25,000 known asteroids large enough to destroy cities, but only about 40% have been cataloged. This means that up to 60% of these objects remain undetected, making our planet vulnerable to a regional catastrophe with little time to respond. NASA’s acting Planetary Defense Officer, Dr. Kelly … Read more

Prediction Market Kalshi Fails to Pay Out $54M Bet

A US-based betting platform, Kalshi, has refused to pay out $54 million to users who wagered on the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The decision was made after the Ayatollah died in an aerial strike, but the platform claims it doesn’t allow bets “directly tied to death.” Despite reimbursing all bettors at … Read more