Category: Los Angeles Times

  • The Risk Of A ‘Forever War’

    Donald Trump built his political identity around ending endless wars. But his confrontation with Iran risks becoming the very kind of conflict he once condemned.

  • Earth’s Fever Is Spiking

    Extreme heat is tightening its grip across the U.S., Europe and Asia, while a strengthening El Niño threatens to push global temperatures even higher.

  • Microplastics Might Be In Your Bloodstream

    Microplastics are now being found almost everywhere in the human body, but scientists are facing an awkward problem: the labs studying them may be contaminating the samples themselves.

  • Can AI Help Decide Your Case?

    Los Angeles judges are testing an AI tool that can summarise dense legal filings and draft tentative rulings, promising relief for overloaded courts but raising fresh fears about bias, errors, and trust.

  • How ‘Tehrangeles’ Is Watching the War

    In Los Angeles’ Iranian diaspora, war updates now arrive through a fragile mix of WhatsApp calls, Telegram messages, VPN workarounds and nonstop cable news.

  • Qualcomm’s Coming for the AI Crown

    Qualcomm unveiled AI200 and AI250 inference chips, and full rack systems, to challenge Nvidia in data centres, with first shipments slated for 2026–27.

  • $100B Nvidia Bet on OpenAI

    Nvidia will invest $100 billion in OpenAI, providing chips and funding to build massive AI data centres, starting with the first gigawatt in 2026. The move positions Nvidia at the centre of the global AI boom, powering the next era of intelligence.

  • Trump’s Economic Plan Is Backfiring

    Trump touts a booming economy, but slowing growth, rising inflation, and CEO backlash over tariffs tell a different story. Business leaders warn his chaotic policies are hurting investment, jobs, and America’s credibility abroad.

  • AI Models Gave Detailed Self-Harm Advice

    Researchers found that major AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity gave dangerously detailed self-harm advice when queries were disguised as academic. Despite safety policies, these tools were easily manipulated. Experts warn that relying on AI firms alone for oversight is risky and call for broader societal responsibility.