Regulators are intensifying their scrutiny of artificial intelligence, with the Federal Trade Commission demanding information from major AI firms on children’s safety measures. Meanwhile, a federal pilot program set to use AI to authorize Medicare treatments in six states is drawing fire from lawmakers who fear it could lead to wrongful denials of care.

A graphic video of a Kirk shooting was shared widely across online platforms, underscoring how traditional media gatekeeping has shifted in the digital age. Once filtered by conventional outlets, such content now circulates directly to audiences worldwide.

In Silicon Valley, once-grand visions of Artificial General Intelligence are giving way to pragmatic strategies for advancing AI. Shaped by investor caution, regulatory watchfulness, and ethical considerations, industry leaders are adopting a more measured approach to development.

A Montana man has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally cloning and breeding giant sheep. His operation spanned Texas and Minnesota, where hybrid sheep were used in captive trophy hunts.

The Department of Homeland Security is planning a reality TV show where immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship, drawing comparisons to “The Hunger Games.”