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Abigail Avery

Data Brokers’ and AI Firms’ Opt-Out Forms Are Built to Fail, Report Finds

EPIC’s researchers were unable to locate an opt-out process at all on Meta, X, OpenAI, and Tinder without first logging in. And HireVue and the surveillance vendor DataTrust frame their opt-out instructions as available only to California residents, even though 20 other states have passed laws granting opt-out rights. Palantir, the defense and intelligence contractor,…

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NYT Pips hints, answers for May 20, 2026

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit. Currently, if you’re stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to…

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Stearns and Foster Promo Codes: $300 Off in May

For 180 years, Stearns & Foster has been making mattresses before expanding into bedding, pillows, and frames. Throughout their history, the brand has continuously brought its trademark old-school style of craftsmanship. Now owned by Tempur Sealy, the iconic Stearns & Foster look features hand-stitched details and an elevated design seen in luxury hotels like the…

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Literary Prizewinners Are Facing AI Allegations. It Feels Like the New Normal

At first, the winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Short Story Prize for 2026 enjoyed the envy of their peers. But since their works of fiction earned this distinction, these authors have found themselves facing harsh scrutiny from the literary community, with several accused of enlisting generative artificial intelligence to write for them. The allegations have…

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