Over 375,000 vehicles were recalled, including 2023 Model 3 and Model Y units made between January and October 2023, due to a power steering glitch caused by a faulty control unit.
The defect increases steering effort below 15 mph; three minor collisions were reported, but no major injuries.
Tesla offers a free software fix with optional service checks; owners will get letters by March 25, 2025.
Some see it as a quality hiccup in rapid EV growth, others as a sign of Tesla’s proactive safety stance—debated widely on X.
AI in Healthcare:
A possible biotech-Google partnership claims AI can spot early cancers with 92% accuracy via blood tests, cutting diagnosis from weeks to days.
Privacy groups note data risks, countered by developers’ encryption assurances; accuracy varies by demographic, studies pending.
It could transform medical diagnostics if validated, with broad interest from doctors and patients alike.
Tech Patent Wars:
Apple and Samsung clash over AI-camera patents in multi-country lawsuits, stakes estimated in billions.
Delays to new phone models are possible; smaller firms eye opportunities amid the fray.
X users call it a “tech showdown,” with innovation’s pace at issue.
Motorola’s 2025 Lineup:
Six new phones debuted today, from the $150 Moto G15 (50MP camera) to the $999 Edge 50 Ultra (144Hz OLED, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4).
Launched in Chicago, it targets budget buyers and tech fans, pushing 5G and durability against rivals like Apple.
Reviews highlight battery life, though software update duration draws scrutiny.
Social Media Trends:
X buzzes with tech impact talks and #AIJobLoss trends as users debate automation’s job effects, some citing opportunity, others disruption.
Fake tech news spreads via bots, sparking calls for platform fixes amid free-speech defenses
US News
National Garden of American Heroes:
Trump’s team plans a 100-acre Florida site with statues of Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, and Rosa Parks, backed by $50 million from Elon Musk and others.
Aims to honor American figures; some hail it as a unifying gesture, others see it as a political move—X reflects both views.
Set for a July 4, 2025, start, opening in 2027.
California High-Speed Rail Scrutiny:
Trump eyes the $128 billion project, 30% done after 10 years, proposing to shift $20 billion to rural roads.
Newsom touts its 800,000-rider potential by 2035; critics point to doubled costs—Congress debates March 10.
Opinions split on infrastructure needs vs. fiscal restraint.
Lottery Win in Virginia:
Sarah Jenkins, 42, a Richmond nurse, won $2 million after buying two identical Powerball tickets (7-14-22-38-49-03) by mistake for February 19.
Plans include college funds and a hospital gift; X users celebrate her luck with humor.
US Warning to Hamas:
Secretary of State gave Hamas 48 hours to return Shiri Bibas’ remains, a 2023 kidnap victim, or face “total annihilation” via airstrikes, per a TV address.
Bibas, a US-Israeli citizen, ties to hostage talks; Israel readies a Rafah push—X splits on support vs. escalation risks.
Reflects firm US-Israel alignment.
Patriots Release Takitaki:
New England Patriots cut linebacker Sione Takitaki, injured after 12 games in 2024, saving $1.84 million.
Coach Mayo favors younger players like rookie Jalen Mills; fans on X weigh veteran loss vs. fresh talent.
Takitaki, 29, may join a contender like the Chiefs soon.
