Elon Musk made bold claims about the Tesla robotaxi during a recent event in Hollywood, where it was revealed that the Optimus robots showcased were actually humans in disguise. In other tech news, a method for sending messages via satellite on iPhones and Pixel devices has been discovered.
The US is considering breaking up Google in a historic antitrust case, while hackers have taken control of robovacs to harass pets and shout offensive slurs. Additionally, more than a dozen states have filed lawsuits against TikTok, alleging that the app harms children and is designed to be addictive.
In the world of science, two researchers were awarded the Physics Nobel prize for their work in machine learning, while three others received the Chemistry Nobel for their research on proteins. Despite these advancements, an AI pioneer believes that AI is still not as intelligent as a cat.
The elusive creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, has once again been unmasked, and a UK treaty may signal the end of the .io domain. On a lighter note, Nintendo has introduced a charming Alarmo alarm clock, and Samsung is turning Galaxy phones into smart door keys.
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