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13 key employees leave Elon Musk's xAI, citing safety concerns as 'dead' while Musk pushes for more 'unhinged' AI. Inside the deepfake scandal that sparked the departures.

Alta raised $11M to bring AI virtual try-on tech to fashion. With 100M+ outfits generated, the question isn't whether the tech works—it's whether algorithms can truly understand style.

Designer Kate Barton partnered with IBM AI to create multilingual fashion experiences at NYFW. While many brands quietly use AI, few go public. What's holding them back, and when will AI fashion become the norm?

India approves massive state-backed VC fund targeting deep tech as startup registrations hit record highs but funding drops 17%. What's really happening?

As the Kuiper Belt comes into focus with next-generation telescopes, astronomers prepare to discover 10 times more objects than the 4,000 found over 30 years—and possibly solve the Planet X mystery.

Speed dating with AI companions in NYC reveals a new frontier in human relationships. Are we witnessing evolution or isolation?

Frame-by-frame video analysis reveals federal agents fired 11 shots at Alex Pretti, challenging official claims of self-defense in a case that questions civil liberties

Santa Monica launches America's first AI-powered parking enforcement for bike lanes. A glimpse into smart city surveillance or necessary urban innovation?

The Verge's Installer newsletter hits 116 issues, revealing how human curation is beating algorithmic feeds in the attention economy. What does this mean for media and discovery?

Assassin's Creed returns Ethiopian artifacts in-game while they remain stolen in real British museums. Digital spaces lead where institutions lag.

The gaming laptop market has exploded into hundreds of options. Here's why choice overload is the new reality for gamers in 2026.

Ring ended its partnership with AI camera company Flock Safety, but avoided addressing public concerns about mass surveillance and ICE connections. What does this silence reveal?