PCMag

Chrome Is Quietly Downloading a 4GB AI Model Without Your Permission

Google Chrome automatically downloads an AI model to support features such as scam detection and tab organization. Here's how ...
CNET

Google Chrome Might Have Installed an AI Model Onto Your Device Without You Knowing

You might not have asked for an AI model on your computer, but you might have gotten it anyway. Google Chrome has been ...

Investigations into NYC child fatalities stymied by lack of access to critical records: DOI

The Department of Investigation’s report said the agency was notified of 18 child fatalities last year where the family was previously involved with the Administration for Children’s Services, the ...
IEEE

Adaptive Model Predictive Control with Data-driven Error Model for Quadrupedal Locomotion

Abstract: Model Predictive Control (MPC) relies heavily on the robot model for its control law. However, a gap always exists between the reduced-order control model with uncertainties and the real ...
The New York Times

Mamdani Turns to Private Donors in His Push to Expand Free Child Care

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York announced a campaign to raise $20 million from philanthropists through a city-run nonprofit to support his child care plan. By Emma G. Fitzsimmons Mayor Zohran Mamdani ...
CNBC

Parents could see $5,500 boost to earned income tax credit under new Democratic measure

Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Mich., said she will introduce a bill to expand the earned income tax credit to provide a $5,500 credit to parents per young child. The bill, shared exclusively with ...
syracuse.com

Former member of Upstate NY kids band admits to sexually abusing child

On Friday, a former member of the Zucchini Brothers, a children’s music trio known for creating “100% healthy and 100% fun,” has admitted to sexually abusing a child. Stephen Bottino pleaded guilty to ...