Meta’s Employee Surveillance Push Raises EU Privacy and Labor Concerns
Meta’s new employee monitoring system highlights regulatory gaps in EU privacy and labor laws amid efforts to develop AI workplace agents
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New Study Shows Brain Uses Categorization as Predictive Tool for Action
Researchers argue that the brain forms categories to anticipate actions based on needs rather than simply processing sensory input
Aurora CEO Chris Urmson Says Self-Driving Trucks Are Ready to Scale
Aurora began commercial driverless trucking last April and plans to expand its fleet from a few trucks to hundreds in 2024
NASA’s Dryden Range Enhances Flight Research and Space Station Support
NASA’s Dryden Aeronautical Test Range provides critical communications, tracking, and data services for aeronautics research and International Space Station operations
White House Plans AI Model Vetting, but Challenges Remain for Safety
The Biden administration considers federal AI model review involving intelligence agencies, but independent oversight and safety assurance remain unresolved challenges
NASA Ames Honors May 2026 Science Stars for Key Contributions
NASA Ames Science Directorate spotlights four staff members for advancing space science, biosciences, and Earth science projects with notable technical and leadership achievements
AI Expands Human Creativity by Closing Idea-to-Execution Gap
Advances in AI technology enhance human creativity by enabling faster realization of ideas within cultural and technological limits
Irish Regulator Probes Meta for Alleged Dark Patterns on Instagram and Facebook
Ireland’s media regulator launches two investigations into Meta’s recommender systems under the EU Digital Services Act, focusing on user choice and potential manipulation