UC Berkeley Professor Stops Grading Homework as AI Makes Cheating Undetectable
Renowned UC Berkeley mathematician Richard Borcherds has abandoned homework grading, citing the inability to distinguish student work from AI output.
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October 31, 2026
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Boom Supersonic pivots focus from passenger jets to AI data centers
Boom Supersonic faces major setbacks with its passenger airliner timeline while simultaneously redirecting core resources toward powering high-demand artificial intelligence data centers.
Salesforce Targets Defense Tech With Reported $375M Acquisition of Rune
Salesforce is expanding its defense footprint through a reported $375 million deal for AI logistics startup Rune Technologies.
San Francisco Lab Tests AI-Designed Virus on Human Patient
A San Francisco AI lab has administered an AI-designed bacteriophage to a patient with a drug-resistant infection, though the clinical outcome remains undisclosed.
LG Display Eyes 111-Inch OLED Panels with Major Production Investment
LG Display and its manufacturing partner are injecting an extra 1 billion yuan into production upgrades to develop giant OLED displays stretching up to 111 inches.
Remembering Patrick Stewart and the Legacy of Jean-Luc Picard
Ars Technica staffers reflect on the profound cultural impact of Patrick Stewart, whose portrayal of Captain Jean-Luc Picard redefined modern science fiction television.
Screwworm Outbreak Threatens Pets Across the US
USDA confirms rising parasitic fly infections in domestic animals, sparking urgent veterinary warnings nationwide.
Google Pixel Watch 5 Hits Record Low Price With 25 Percent Discount
Google's latest smartwatch has received its first major price cut, dropping to $300 across major retailers ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Fujifilm Pours Millions Into Magnetic Tape Expansion to Meet AI Data Surge
Fujifilm is committing ¥10 billion to expand its Odawara magnetic tape plant, targeting a fivefold production increase by 2028.
Anthropic Anticipates Junk Credit Rating Ahead of Public Offering
Financial backers project that AI lab Anthropic will land in the top tier of speculative junk ratings following its upcoming IPO.
