Why Companies Are Unlikely to Hit Pause on AI
Plus, chip stocks tumble on AI slowdown news
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Chip Stocks Tumble After AI Leaders Call for Slowdown in Development
U.S. chip stocks followed European and Asian peers lower premarket after the world’s biggest AI companies called for the industry to slow the tech’s development for safety reasons.
Growing Pains for Startups in the ChatGPT Generation
Plus, HOF Capital broadens its reach; America’s AI freakout
The Escalating Effort to Slow AI
Malls Lead Commercial Real Estate as Property Values Jump 13%
Plus, see which stocks our investing columnist is watching and what could trip up Democrats’ midterm momentum.
Roborock Qrevo 2 Review (2026): A New Budget Vacuum King?
Roborock’s more affordable vacuum did well on corners and navigating my home, but thresholds and small objects remain a challenge. Still, it’s a good vacuum for the price, especially when it’s on sale.
Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds (2026): Bose, Apple, Samsung, Beats, and More
I’ve tested dozens of wireless earbuds. These are the best for when you want to tune out the world, wherever you are.
‘I Like My Big Rat Wife’: Meet the People Using Chatbots to Write Custom Fiction
While the publishing industry frets over how authors are using AI, many readers are taking things into their own hands.
The Best Air Purifier of 2026: Tested Picks for Every Room
Protect your home against dust, pets, allergens, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.
Sexually Explicit Deepfake Sites Target 100-Plus Politicians in Europe
An analysis of 160 deepfake websites reveals politicians in 22 countries appear on them. Nearly all of them are women.