2026-06-16

How easily can Russian propaganda fool AI models? A new benchmark finds out

The Institute of the Estonian Language has released a benchmark measuring how susceptible AI language models are to Russian propaganda.<br /> The article How easily can Russian propaganda fool AI models? A new benchmark finds out appeared first on The Decoder. [...]

2026-06-16

I watched a 90-minute AI movie made in just two weeks — and Hollywood can stop worrying, for now

A 90-minute AI movie made in two weeks sounds like Hollywood's worst nightmare — until you actually sit down and watch it. [...]

2026-06-16

How will the UK's social media ban actually work? Here's the full list of affected apps — and 5 things you need to know

The UK social media ban is one of the most significant pieces of tech legislation in the modern era — but how is it going to work? [...]

2026-06-16

'Survivor is absolutely Lara's past, but she is not beholden to that now' — Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis director says Lara Croft is in 'her prime' in the reimagined entry and the Survivor trilogy 'helped shape who she is'

Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is connected to its Tomb Raider Survivor trilogy in terms of both gameplay and narrative. [...]

2026-06-16

The Dow hit a record. SpaceX keeps soaring. And the Fed looms

Markets are pausing after the S&P 500's best 3-day stretch in over a year, while SpaceX stock eyes a pass of Amazon by market cap [...]

2026-06-16

SpaceX is buying AI coding startup Cursor in a $60 billion all-stock deal

SpaceX and Anysphere signed a merger agreement on Monday, with the deal expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 [...]

2026-06-16

Verizon Debuts Discounted Plans for New Subscribers to Attract Carrier Converts

Verizon's plans offer the highest data speeds and options to upgrade phones every year. [...]

2026-06-16

New Verizon Shine Loyalty Program Seeks to Reward Longtime Subscribers

Verizon is working to keep customers with weekly perks and some big giveaways. [...]

2026-06-16

HPE will let VMware users get a free year's license via its own tools

HPE is offering Morpheus VM Essentials free for the first year, with a $1 migration add-on, to get customers away from VMware. [...]