DOJ says xAI's Grok 'vital' to national security in NAACP turbine suit

DOJ asks a judge to dismiss an NAACP lawsuit, arguing xAI’s gas turbines and Grok are essential to national security

Art Fight 2026 signups surge as artists prep for July event

Artists create profiles, join teams and share hitlists ahead of July's Art Fight character-drawing/gifting event

Steam Next Fest, many demos criticized for using generative AI

Steam's demo showcase is live; players and some devs are calling out a large number of demos for using generative AI assets.

Ukrainian drones strike Kapotnya oil refinery in Moscow

Ukrainian drones hit the Kapotnya refinery near Moscow on June 16, igniting fires as air defenses engaged.

World Cup opening day, Iran draws New Zealand; Cabo Verde holds Spain

Iran twice come back to draw New Zealand; Cabo Verde stuns Spain with a 0-0 draw in its World Cup debut; protests greet Iran fans in LA

Final Fantasy Resonance devs explain HD-2D approach in new video

Developers released a behind-the-scenes video detailing HD-2D art, music and combat design for Final Fantasy Resonance

Half of world’s children exposed to 3+ climate hazards, UNICEF says

UNICEF reports half of the world’s children face at least three hazards, heatwaves, storms, floods and droughts.