GoKawiil
Tech News
An Entrepreneur contributor opinion piece warns that pressure to 'move fast' on AI adoption is pushing leaders into hasty decisions on technology, talent and investment. The author cites a finding that nearly one-third of U.S. hiring managers whose companies cut jobs due to AI have since rehired for some of those roles, and notes a survey showing only two in five leaders reflect on decisions weekly.
Meta's AI agent Muse, which can perform tasks like processing refunds and comparing insurance options, has reportedly grown to millions of users. Fast Company's AI Decoded newsletter reports that the tool's wide-ranging access to personal data has already led to some troubling mistakes.
Interpretability startup Goodfire has released AI safety monitors that inspect a model's internal signals in real time, rather than reviewing its text output after the fact. The tool is now available to customers of Baseten, which hosts AI models, following a safety partnership announced last month with Baseten's Base Labs and Hugging Face. Users can choose which risks to flag, such as hacking attempts or weapons-related misuse, and select automated responses ranging from logging to blocking requests.
Startup Natura has unveiled Interface, a $99 smart ring that lets users summon AI agents with a finger tap to complete tasks or capture notes without using their phone. The ring also tracks health metrics like heart rate, HRV, sleep and activity, and will work with agents including Meta's Muse, Instinct, Grokbot, Claude and ChatGPT. Pre-orders open next month, with shipping expected in December or January.
Tropical Storm Isaias intensified into a hurricane in the Gulf as of Wednesday evening, prompting Alabama and Florida to declare states of emergency on Thursday. Several live tracking tools are now available online to follow the storm's projected path toward the Gulf Coast.
Finland's Licensing and Supervision Agency ordered Google subsidiary Tuike Finland Oy to stop building two data centers in Muhos and Kajaani pending completion of environmental impact assessments. The agency is investigating claims that more than 740 acres of forest were cleared for the project without proper authorization. Google acknowledged falling short of its own standards and said it is pursuing biodiversity measures including planting trees across 130 hectares at Muhos.
ICANN's Application Publication System has listed a new application for the .lan generic top-level domain. Details of the applicant and intended use were not accessible from the source, which required JavaScript to view full content.
The U.S. Department of Labor said it will stop accepting new applications under its Permanent Labor Certification program for Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini, Tata, Wipro and HCL. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling said Microsoft and Adobe were suspended due to multiple active federal investigations, and cited figures showing the companies have collectively sought millions of foreign worker visas since 2009. Vice President JD Vance separately criticized Microsoft over 2025 layoffs, saying the company would be barred from the program until it prioritizes American workers.
Soundcore's AeroClip open-ear clip-on earbuds are currently selling on Amazon for $105.99, a 38% reduction from their regular price. The earbuds use a clip-on design intended to stay secure during workouts while allowing wearers to remain aware of ambient sound.
Four detainees at the Folkston ICE Processing Center in Georgia used the facility's video conferencing tablets to record a five-minute video describing dysfunctional immigration court proceedings and conditions inside, including a work program paying $1 a day. Attorney Samantha Hamilton said all the men in the video were subsequently placed in segregation as retaliation. Following the video's release, 45 detainees signed an open letter and about 73 are reportedly on a hunger strike.
The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, Capgemini, Cognizant, HCL, Infosys, Tata, and Wipro from a permanent labor certification program used to secure green cards for skilled foreign workers, citing alleged fraud. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling said the government will stop accepting new or pending applications tied to these companies, and Vice President JD Vance said the move targets firms he says should be hiring American workers instead. Vance also said the administration will investigate nine universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, over alleged misuse of programs for international students.
Amazon's fall Prime Day sale has officially closed, but AirPods Pro 3 remain discounted to $179, nearly 30% off their $249 list price. AirPods Max 2 are also still available at $429, a $120 discount, matching most of the pricing seen during the sale itself.