Artificial Intelligence
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AI hallucinations inevitable: OpenAI data shows 16%–79% errors
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AI hallucinations are inevitable, OpenAI says. Data shows o1 16%, o3 33%, o4‑mini up to 79% on SimpleQA, urging abstention and calibration targets.
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SEC Fast-Track Cuts Crypto ETFs Wait to 75 Days in Watershed Win
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Crypto ETFs get a 75-day fast-track after SEC rule changes; Dogecoin ETF lists with 1.5% fee; ETF assets top $175B; ETH targets $4,300.
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StubHub stock plunges 10% on Day 3, 21% below IPO price as slump deepens
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StubHub stock slid 10% in its third NYSE session to $18.46, 21% under the $23.50 IPO, compressing valuation toward $6.8B amid regulatory risks.
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Disney+ cancellations surge: Hundreds quit; cancellation page crashes
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Disney+ cancellations spike after Kimmel’s Sept. 17 suspension; by Sept. 19 hundreds quit and the cancellation page crashed amid protests and FCC pressure.
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RFK Jr.’s Ultra-Processed Foods Crackdown Targets 70% of U.S. Goods
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Ultra-processed foods face a federal crackdown as RFK Jr. pressures brands to drop dyes; 70% of packaged products affected, with reformulations into 2026.
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Reddit data windfall: $203M in AI deals, plus $60M/year Google
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Reddit data is powering AI: $203M in licensing deals, $60M/year Google pact, OpenAI access, and a 16B-comment trove amid legal fights over scraping.
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Keto mice: 90%-fat diet tied to alarming glucose harm in 6 weeks
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Keto mice studies show 6-week 90% fat, 1% carb diets cause hyperlipidemia, NAFLD signs, and glucose intolerance; 0.4% carb formula raised ALT and triglycerides.
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Disney Plus Backlash Surges: 200–300 Protest After Kimmel Axe
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Disney Plus faces a boycott after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel. Protests drew 200–300 in Burbank and ~100 in NYC; posts saw thousands of reshares.
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Gemini Chrome Rolls Out to U.S. Desktops: $19.99 Roots, Bold AI Mode
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Gemini Chrome reaches U.S. desktop users on Sept. 18, 2025 after $19.99/month origins, spanning two OS with AI Mode, scam detection, and cross‑tab summaries.
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Dental access warning: 66% visit yearly, 70M lack coverage
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Dental access remains uneven: 66% of adults saw a dentist in 2022, while 70M lack coverage and 1 in 5 report unmet needs due to cost and separate dental benefits.
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Brendan Carr threatens ABC after Kimmel suspension; 2 deals at risk
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Brendan Carr warns after ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel on Sept. 18, 2025, saying ‘we’re not done yet’ as 2 broadcast deals and affiliates face scrutiny.
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SEC cuts crypto ETFs approval window to 75 days as $175bn AUM surges
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Crypto ETFs get a fast track: SEC cuts approvals to 75 days as Bitcoin/Ether ETFs top $175B; Dogecoin ETF debuts with 1.5% fee; altcoin funds eyed for October.
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Amazon pay gets $1B boost: $23/hour avg, $5 health plan in 2026
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Amazon pay gets a $1B boost as average wages rise above $23/hour and entry-level health plans drop to $5/week with $5 copays in 2026. Total comp tops $30/hour.
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Provocative AI Satire on Zvezda: Russia’s First Weekly Show, 16+
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AI satire hits Russian state TV as Zvezda debuts Politukladchik. Launched Aug 22, 2025, the 16+ show airs weekly with an AI host and Trump-golden-toilet gags.
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Urgent Warning: Greenhouse Gases Drive 1.1°C Warming, CO2 at 420 ppm
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Greenhouse gases are surging: CO2 hit ~420 ppm in 2023 as warming reached 1.1°C. Scientists urge net-zero CO2 by mid-century and swift regulation.