May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Conde Nast has amended its user agreement and privacy policy specifically for ArsTechnica.com. The key change replaces the previous content licensing clause with a new provision that grants Conde Nast a broader, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute user-submitted content for purposes related to the service or its promotion. This update clarifies ownership but expands the company's rights to use ideas, suggestions, and other communications without compensation.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
BTS member Jungkook has been identified as a victim in a major international hacking and financial theft operation. A 40-year-old Chinese national was extradited from Thailand to South Korea for allegedly stealing over $25 million through hacked accounts. The hackers attempted to steal HYBE shares worth $5.6 million using Jungkook's identity but were thwarted. The case highlights growing cybersecurity threats targeting celebrities in South Korea.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on artificial intelligence, the Vatican has established a strong ethical framework rooted in human dignity, labor rights, and peace. The document, signed 135 years after Leo XIII's 'Rerum Novarum,' places AI in the context of Catholic social thought. Experts highlight the Church's unique role in advocating for human-centric AI regulation globally.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Rich Paul, LeBron James' longtime agent, pushed back against ESPN reports that LeBron felt underappreciated by the Los Angeles Lakers after Rob Pelinka gave a game ball to coach JJ Redick instead of LeBron. Paul stated LeBron has never been disgruntled about accolades. The controversy adds to uncertainty around LeBron's free agency this summer.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
During a Fox News interview after his meeting with Xi Jinping, Donald Trump asserted that Joe Biden would not have been granted a meeting with the Chinese president. Social media erupted, pointing out that Xi traveled to the U.S. for a summit with Biden in 2023 and they met again in Peru in 2024. The claim also contradicts reports of Xi's planned visit to the White House in September 2026.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Kylie Jenner recently revealed on a podcast that she was terrified to tell her parents Kris and Caitlyn Jenner about her pregnancy at age 19, fearing she might have to raise her child alone. However, to her relief, no one was angry. The reality star also discussed chronic back pain during her second pregnancy and her children's bond with her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Xiaomi has teased the 17 Max on Weibo, a larger version of the standard Xiaomi 17 with a 6.9-inch display. The phone shares the same design as the regular model but matches the screen size of the 17 Pro Max and Ultra. Launching in China this month, the 17 Max targets users who want a bigger screen without premium features. More details are expected soon.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Google has announced a new line of laptops called Googlebook, set to launch in fall 2026. The platform runs a new operating system combining Android and ChromeOS, currently codenamed Aluminium OS. While hardware details are scarce, the Googlebook will feature AI-powered tools like Magic Pointer and custom widgets. Existing Chromebooks will continue to receive support, but the future of ChromeOS remains uncertain.
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May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
An interactive map built by University of Washington student Isabelle Reksopuro tracks data center construction and AI policy around the world. The map uses Claude to self-update from news sources four times daily, showing where facilities are being built and how communities are responding. Data centers are increasingly controversial, with some states passing tax exemptions and others imposing moratoriums.
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