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Volcanologists are closely monitoring an underwater volcano off the Oregon coast that seems poised to erupt this year.

Why it matters: The eruption poses no risks to human life, scientists said, but it will help researchers better understand how volcanos work on land.

Google on Wednesday announced its latest crop of Pixel smartphones, accessories and an AI-powered health coach.

Why it matters: With an earlier-than-usual launch, Google aims to gain some buzz ahead of Apple's expected iPhone announcement next month.

While tech companies tout chatbots and humanoids, General Motors is using artificial intelligence in less glamorous but more practical ways to make better cars and smoother-running factories.

Why it matters: GM's AI strategy is less about sci-fi and more about wringing efficiency, safety and quality from its massive industrial footprint.

On TikTok, users are eating a ton of dietary fiber, but making it sound cool: They're "fibermaxxing."

Why it matters: Most Americans fall short of their daily fiber needs, so a viral push to increase intake could help close the gap.

FieldAI, a California-based developer of "brains" for robots, raised $405 million in venture capital funding at a $2 billion post-money valuation.

• Investors include funds affiliated with Jeff Bezos and Nvidia.

Why it matters: This is AI that could enable future AI, by helping to build data centers.

The National Football League's ubiquitous — and oft-maligned — Surface tablets are getting an AI-infused upgrade, officials from the league and Microsoft tell Axios.

Why it matters: The league is trying to give coaches faster access to the data they want, while stopping short of letting the AI make decisions.

Editor's note: Read the latest on Hurricane Erin here.

Hurricane Erin's threats prompted North Carolina's governor to declare a state of emergency as the massive storm began bringing huge swells that were impacting the N.C. Outer Banks on Tuesday.

The big picture: The storm is not forecast to make landfall in the United States, but forecasters warned of "life-threatening" storm surges, coastal overwash and flooding along the U.S. East Coast this week.

Eight Sleep, a New York-based developer of smart sleep products, has raised $100m in Series D funding.

Why it matters: This comes just weeks after RFK Jr. said that the Department of Health and Human Services will launch a giant advertising campaign aimed at encouraging the use of wearables.

Adobe is adding generative AI to Acrobat, its venerable tool for creating and managing PDF files.

Why it matters: Adobe and its rivals are racing to incorporate AI into their products before chatbots can render traditional software obsolete.

CLEAR and the TSA are piloting biometric "eGates" at three major U.S. airports ahead of a nationwide rollout, the identity verification company told Axios exclusively.

Why it matters: U.S. airports are bracing for record-breaking crowds in 2026 with the World Cup and America's 250th birthday.

Hurricane Erin's threats prompted mandatory evacuations in the North Carolina Outer Banks on Monday, as forecasters warned the major storm could impact the U.S. East Coast.

The big picture: The storm that flooded Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands over the weekend isn't expected to make landfall in the U.S., but the National Hurricane Center warns it's expected to bring "life-threatening surf and rip currents" to much of the East Coast, Atlantic Canada, the Bahamas and Bermuda during the next several days.