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Stability AI releases an audio-generating model that can run on smartphones

AI startup Stability AI has released Stable Audio Open Small, a “stereo” audio-generating AI model that the company claims is the fastest on the market — and efficient enough to run on sma...

Source: TechCrunch 2025-05-15 00:05
Technology
Here Are Trump’s Latest Changes to Tariffs on Small Packages From China
Here Are Trump’s Latest Changes to Tariffs on Small Packages From China

Beginning Wednesday, shipments arriving in the United States from China and Hong Kong worth less than $800 could face 54 percent tariffs.

Source: 纽约时报 2025-05-14 23:44
Finance
El Chapo’s Family Members Crossed the Border in Apparent Deal With U.S., Official Says
El Chapo’s Family Members Crossed the Border in Apparent Deal With U.S., Official Says

Mexico’s security secretary confirmed reports that 17 family members of Sinaloa Cartel leaders had entered the United States, likely as part of a deal with the Trump administration.

Source: 纽约时报 2025-05-14 23:43
International
Pinterest finally admits mass bans were a mistake caused by an ‘internal error’

Pinterest has now publicly apologized for the wave of moderation issues that have swept across the social network over the past few weeks, leading to account bans and Pin removals that users said were...

Source: TechCrunch 2025-05-14 23:38
Technology
Trump Administration Live Updates: House Republicans Push Ahead With Tax and Medicaid Cuts
Trump Administration Live Updates: House Republicans Push Ahead With Tax and Medicaid Cuts

President Trump’s meeting with President Ahmed al-Shara came after he said he would lift U.S. sanctions on Syria. Mr. Trump’s Gulf tour has mostly sidestepped the war in Gaza.

Source: 纽约时报 2025-05-14 23:36
International
Cartel Family Members Cross Border in Apparent Deal With U.S., Official Says
Cartel Family Members Cross Border in Apparent Deal With U.S., Official Says

Mexico’s security secretary confirmed reports that 17 family members of Sinaloa Cartel leaders had entered the United States, likely as part of a deal with the Trump administration.

Source: 纽约时报 2025-05-14 23:31
International
A new bipartisan bill aims to lift the 52-year ban on supersonic flight

U.S. lawmakers introduced Wednesday the Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act in a bid to revise the FAA’s 52-year ban on supersonic flight over U.S. soil. The bipartisan legislation – introduce...

Source: TechCrunch 2025-05-14 23:20
Technology
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Northern Gaza Overnight, Health Officials Say
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Northern Gaza Overnight, Health Officials Say

Israel’s military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A military spokesman had warned of an impending attack in northern Gaza.

Source: 纽约时报 2025-05-14 23:15
International
OpenAI may build data centers in the UAE

OpenAI is reportedly considering building data centers in the United Arab Emirates to greatly expand its Middle East footprint. A deal could be announced as soon as this week, according to Bloomberg. ...

Source: TechCrunch 2025-05-14 23:13
Technology
Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others
Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

The E.P.A. said it would maintain limits on the two most common “forever chemicals” in tap water. Rules for four others will be rolled back.

Source: 纽约时报 2025-05-14 23:08
International
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