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National Parent Teacher Association breaks ties with Meta amid child-safety trials

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Child-safety advocacy coalition ParentsSOS urged the National PTA to end other Big Tech partnerships due to safety and well-being concerns.

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OpenAI resets spending expectations, tells investors compute target is around $600 billion by 2030

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OpenAI told investors it's targeting roughly $600 billion in total compute spend by 2030, trying to clarify its plans after touting a $1.4 trillion figure.

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Microsoft Xbox chief Phil Spencer retires, replaced by AI executive Asha Sharma

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Phil Spencer is retiring from Microsoft after joining the software company 38 years ago, and will be replaced by Instacart's former COO.

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Skip the $1,500 laptop - why Mini PCs are the way to go as RAM prices skyrocket

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Lenovo's IdeaCentre Mini x is a compact PC with efficient everyday performance, making it a good alternative to desktops and laptops alike.

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These top 30 AI agents deliver a mix of functions and autonomy

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A handful hog the headlines, but many function-specific agents are available to developers and users. MIT's latest study explores the broader agentic ecosystem.

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I put a privacy screen on my Galaxy S25 Ultra but quickly regretted it - here's why

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Although I like the extra security, I'm not sold on the underlying limitations.

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