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Google Announces First AI Campus Outside US in South Korea
Google plans to build its first AI campus outside the United States in South Korea, signing a cooperation agreement with the Korean government in a landmark move for Asian AI infrastructure investment.
King Charles Begins US State Visit: Mending Transatlantic Ties at a Tense Moment
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in the US on April 27 for a rare state visit. In the tense atmosphere following the WHCA dinner shooting, the trip is seen as a significant diplomatic effort to repair US-UK transatlantic relations.
Record-Breaking US Measles Outbreak Ends: Vaccination Rates Surge in South Carolina After Nearly 1,000 Cases
South Carolina officially ended its 200-day measles outbreak on April 27, with nearly 1,000 infections. Following the outbreak, vaccination rates in the region surged significantly, suggesting the public health crisis may have driven increased immunization awareness.
US Supreme Court Hears 'Geofence Warrant' Case: Can Police Mass-Collect Cell Location Data?
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Chatrie v. United States today, one of the final cases of the term, centering on whether police can use ‘geofence warrants’ to mass-collect cellphone location data within specified areas.
WHCD Shooting Suspect Arraigned in Federal Court
The suspect in Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting appears in federal court for arraignment, as the DOJ builds its case against the California teacher.
Musk v. OpenAI Trial Begins: Tech Titans Face Off Over AI's Future
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman goes to trial on Monday, bringing years of legal battle over the organization’s founding mission to a courtroom showdown.
Qualcomm Surges 13% on Report of OpenAI Partnership for Smartphone AI Chip
Reports indicate Qualcomm is partnering with OpenAI to develop AI processor chips designed specifically for smartphones, sending the chipmaker’s shares soaring over 13% in pre-market trading.
OpenAI Reportedly Developing Smartphone, AI Agents May Replace Traditional Apps
Prominent analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports OpenAI is collaborating with MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Luxshare to develop a smartphone slated for 2028 mass production, with AI agents replacing traditional app ecosystems.
Critical Infrastructure Giant Itron Confirms Cyberattack Affecting Smart Meter Systems for 110M+ Homes
US energy technology company Itron confirms a mid-April cyberattack breached internal systems. The company provides smart meters for water, electricity, and gas to over 110 million homes and businesses worldwide.
OpenAI Overhauls Microsoft Partnership: Ends Revenue Sharing, Embraces Multi-Cloud
OpenAI and Microsoft announce an amended partnership agreement that eliminates Microsoft’s revenue share payments to OpenAI while allowing OpenAI to deploy products across any cloud provider, marking a new chapter in their relationship.