Police and sheriff's departments across America are using AI-powered drones for pursuits, investigations and emergencies — even delivering Narcan to stop overdose deaths.
Why it matters: Local law enforcement agencies are facing chronic staffing shortages amid pressures to reduce violent crime. AI-powered drones can do some police work — but using them raises new questions about surveillance and privacy.
For years, patients have had to navigate a maze of conflicting mammogram advice. Now, artificial intelligence could help cut through the noise — by tailoring breast cancer screening schedules to individual risk.
Why it matters: AI is beginning to bridge the gap between one-size-fits-all screening guidelines and personalized medicine. By analyzing thousands of mammograms and patient outcomes, new tools can help doctors better identify who's at highest risk — and when they should be screened.
Why it matters: "ORWELL: 2+2=5," opening in select theaters Friday, transforms Orwell's words from historical warning to urgent commentary, revealing how the struggles over truth and control that defined the 20th century still shape the world today.
This spring, Rippling's dramatic tussle with rival unicorn Deel intruded as it was fundraising at a $16.8 billion valuation.
Why it matters: Goldman Sachs Growth Equity lost out on a significant chunk of shares when it asked to delay closing the fundraise, sources familiar with the transaction tell Axios.
Chinese tech stocks have ripped higher from their April lows, surging over 44% year-to-date, more than double the Magnificent 7 over the same period.
Why it matters: China's tech sector is positioned for more gains given Beijing's efforts to buoy its economy and compete in the AI race, market strategists tell Axios.
Apple is increasing how much it pays to security researchers for the bugs they find in iPhones and Macs, with some payouts topping $2 million.
Why it matters:Apple is upping the ante to encourage security researchers to try to find bugs that spyware vendors and nation-state hackers could exploit.
MAGA media is flexing its ability to shape the debate over antifa and violent crime in American cities, empowered by allies in the White House hungry for evidence of left-wing terrorism.
Why it matters: The Trump administration is using clips of violent street clashes — paired with testimony from MAGA-aligned reporters on the ground — to depict Democratic-led cities as engulfed in chaos.
States across the country are forging ahead with their own rules for AI procurement and use in an effort to boost government efficiency and improve public services.
Why it matters: With Congress stalled on comprehensive AI legislation, several states are providing early examples of how governments can use the technology at scale.
