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Federal court allows the U.S. government to label Anthropic a supply chain risk

In the latest twist in Anthropic’s dispute with the Pentagon , a federal appeals court on Friday rejected the AI lab’s challenge to the government’s labeling of it as a supply chain risk . The decision allows the Pentagon to continue to remove Anthropic’s Claude models from its systems and bar the use of its products for Defense Department work. Judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the Pentagon's designation of AI startup Anthropic as a supply chain risk. The decision allows the government to continue removing Anthropic's Claude models from its systems and barring the use of its products for Defense Department work. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 in favor of the Pentagon.

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Amazon's $199 Discount on Apple Watch Ultra 3 Returns to Help Clear Stock

Earlier this week, Amazon knocked the price of the previous generation Apple Watch Ultra 3 down to $599.97 , from $799.00. This $199 markdown quickly disappeared, but now we're seeing a new Ultra 3 model (Black with Black Ocean Band) hit this new all-time low price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors.

Wall Street climbs as investors buy AI stocks; Microsoft rallies

Wall Street climbed on Friday, lifted by Microsoft and other AI-related technology stocks, while high oil prices and a recent surge in U.S. Treasury yields kept investors on edge. Gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq capped a volatile week driven by uncertainty about what industries will win and lose from artificial intelligence, and by…

Pope in Paris, Xi in DC, AI at a Crossroads

It’s been a week of walkouts, power plays and diplomatic theatre — from a battle over press freedom in Washington, to a United Nations General Assembly marked by protests and departures, as leaders clashed over Iran, Cuba and Venezuela.

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KMT-2023-BLG-1810L b is a gas giant exoplanet that orbits a -type star. Its mass is 7.24 Jupiters, it takes 8.4 years to complete one orbit of its star, and is 3.4 AU from its star.

‘South Park’ Season 29 Premiere Scores Over 4 Million Viewers, Down 29% From Last Year

But ratings in the 18-49 demo were up 33% from the Season 28 opener The post ‘South Park’ Season 29 Premiere Scores Over 4 Million Viewers, Down 29% From Last Year appeared first on TheWrap .

  • "South Park" Season 29 premiere drew 4.2 million viewers in U.S. debut.
  • Ratings surged 33% from Season 28, climbing to 0.97 from 0.73.
  • Show topped non-sports cable shows for 18-49 demographic.

Scratching the surface: A field guide to 100 essential novels

If you’re not a member, then probably someone you know or love is: that shrinking, but still substantial guild of book-balancers who build towers of paperbacks on their nightstands. Few things are as enjoyable as finishing a good book, except perhaps starting a new one, and because the latter is easier than the former, the job is never…

Dolly Parton Day: Map of Areas Hosting Events to Honor Beloved Icon

Dolly Parton Day is being marked across the U.S. on Friday, with cities, counties, businesses and fans celebrating the late icon.

  • Dolly Parton celebrated on September 25, coinciding with her 1980 hit "9 to 5"
  • California officially recognizes Dolly Parton Day, Governor Newsom encourages kindness
  • Nashville hosts citywide celebration with pink lights, themed items, and 9 to 5 performances

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