New York introduces laws aiming at regulating AI technology, requiring companies to disclose when chatbots are used and directing at-risk users to mental health resources. Creating sexual deepfakes of minors is criminalized under the new legislation.

The Greater Memphis Chamber refutes rumors about xAI's gas turbines moving within Memphis, as the company dismantles some to use TVA's power and keeps others as backup.

Zoox voluntarily recalls 270 self-driving cars after a collision incident in Las Vegas and updates all vehicles with new software to prevent prediction errors.

The Arlington Police Department expanded its Drone as a First Responder program, using drones to assess emergencies and support officers, ensuring public safety and efficient responses.

Researchers have developed a technique that allows robots to identify object properties by handling them, an advance that could be useful in low-visibility scenarios.

23andMe is facing large-scale layoffs and potential bankruptcy, with possible closure of its San Francisco office and uncertain future for employees, including executives and scientists, amid financial struggles and a prior cyberattack.

Researchers at ORNL have improved the strength of large-scale 3D prints by reducing internal porosity by 75% using a new vacuum-assisted extrusion method.

Six projects at Oak Ridge National Laboratory received NAIRR and INCITE awards for AI foundation models advancing scientific research in areas including energy, cancer screening, and natural disaster monitoring.

Vimaan Robotics has settled for $1.5 million over claims it falsely obtained federal funds, despite being ineligible due to venture capital majority ownership.

ORNL developed a machine learning predictive model to simulate the electrical grid's response to fluctuations, maintaining accuracy with less than 5% error while protecting proprietary technology details.

OU and ORNL opened an additive manufacturing center in Norman, Oklahoma, focusing on aerospace and national defense research and economic development.

Jesse Labbé is the new director of ORNL's Biosciences Division, focusing on linking scientific discovery with practical applications in various sectors, including energy and healthcare.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set to launch 28 Starlink satellites from Florida tonight, with a potential "space jellyfish" visual due to sunset timing. Launch visibility is anticipated along the coast, weather permitting.