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Saudi prince buys 5% stake in Lucid Motors: The investment comes after speculation that Saudi Arabia may take Lucid Motors private -- which the EV maker has denied. Read More

Sam Altman is ready to decelerate: His change of position comes after "the first security incident that I have felt very viscerally." Read More

Data centers may face temporary power cuts to prevent blackouts on largest US grid: The decision arrives as the breakneck pace of data center construction has grid operators scrambling to generate power. Read More

Afternoon Must-Reads

HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new 'Shorts' feed: HBO Max, like other streaming platforms, is rethinking content discovery as large libraries are making it hard for viewers to find something to watch and as audiences become accustomed to short-form content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. Read More

These App Store hidden gems prove there’s still room for great software in the AI era: Despite predictions that AI agents could make traditional apps obsolete, developers are shipping new software faster than ever. From smarter bookmarking tools and neighborhood marketplaces to digital pen pals and nature journals, here are the latest App Store finds worth adding to your Home Screen. Read More

Fish Audio raises $52M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises: Since launching last year, the startup today has more than 8 million people using the open source or hosted version of its models, and now generates annual recurring revenue of $21 million. Read More

The robot NASA hired to lift a orbital telescope is tumbling out of control: According to NASA, two of the three reaction wheels that control the spacecraft's alignment have failed, and there are problems with one of the spacecraft's thruster systems. Read More

MCP startup Runlayer accuses Rippling of stealing its product idea: Runlayer is suing Rippling after Rippling evaluated the startup's MCP gateway product and then opted to build one itself. Read More

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Last but Not Least

Elon Musk's X Money app is rolling out in the US: Users get an X Visa debit card, which they can immediately add to Apple Pay and use to make instant peer-to-peer transfers within the app without fees or limits. Read More