Alphabet’s Isomorphic Labs has raised $2.1 billion in new funding to expand its artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery work and push more programs toward clinical trials, according to published reports. The financing was described as a Series B round totaling $2.1 billion. Isomorphic Labs is an Alphabet company focused on using AI models to help design…

Google DeepMind has detailed a new feature called “Magic Pointer” for Googlebook and released demos that users can try. The company also said the capability is coming to Gemini in Chrome, extending the idea beyond Google’s laptop platform. Magic Pointer is a reimagined mouse pointer designed to work with AI, according to Google DeepMind. The…

Three King County residents are being monitored by public health officials for possible exposure to hantavirus connected to an international cruise ship, according to recent reports from multiple regional news outlets. The monitoring involves residents in the Seattle area who were connected to the cruise and are now under public health observation. The reports describe…

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman took the stand in a proceeding tied to accusations from Elon Musk that Altman “stole a charity,” according to NPR. Altman’s testimony comes amid a dispute involving OpenAI and Musk, one of OpenAI’s co-founders. NPR reported that Altman appeared as a witness and addressed Musk’s accusation directly. The allegation, as…

Google is expanding Quick Share, its Android file-sharing tool, to work on many more Android phones and to extend into apps, giving more users an AirDrop-style way to send files nearby and through cloud-based sharing that can use QR codes. The update centers on Quick Share, Google’s built-in sharing feature for Android that’s designed for…

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to serve as a governor on the Federal Reserve Board, a move that clears a key procedural step for the White House to elevate him to chair and replace Jerome Powell. Warsh, a former Fed official who has been nominated to lead the central bank, won Senate approval…

Conan O’Brien will host the Academy Awards in 2027, returning for a third consecutive year as the show’s emcee. The comedian and television host is set to lead the Oscars again for the 99th ceremony, according to multiple published reports including Variety, the Los Angeles Times, and USA Today. The decision keeps O’Brien in the…

Ukraine is nearing an agreement with the Pentagon that would allow Ukrainian drones to be tested in the United States, according to the Financial Times. The discussions center on a framework for evaluating Ukrainian unmanned aerial systems with the U.S. Defense Department. The arrangement under consideration would bring Ukrainian drone technology into a U.S.-run testing…

Kuwait has accused Iran of attempting to infiltrate its territory, a development that has heightened tensions between the neighboring Gulf states and prompted sharp condemnation from Kuwaiti officials. The allegation centers on an incident involving an island under Kuwaiti control. According to the recent reporting cited in multiple headlines, Kuwait says an armed team linked…

Potholes are a costly, persistent problem for U.S. cities, driving repair bills, vehicle damage claims, and growing frustration for residents. A company is now pitching a new approach: pairing artificial intelligence with fleets of trucks to spot roadway damage and help speed repairs. The company’s system uses trucks operating on city streets to collect data…

Ilya Sutskever is standing by his vote to remove Sam Altman as OpenAI’s CEO during the company’s tumultuous leadership crisis, saying he acted out of concern for OpenAI’s survival. “I didn’t want it to be destroyed,” Sutskever said, according to a report by WIRED. Sutskever, a cofounder and longtime research leader at OpenAI, was among…

Amazon has launched a 30-minute delivery service in cities across the United States, expanding its fastest dropoff option as it pushes deeper into rapid fulfillment. The rollout brings 30-minute delivery to multiple U.S. markets and is aimed at getting eligible items to customers in as little as half an hour. The service is being positioned…