Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms

Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.

San Francisco-based Anthropic files for IPO with $965 billion valuation

San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed with the SEC on Monday for a proposed initial public offering, a move that is expected to generate immense wealth and further fuel the rapid growth of the AI industry in the city.

Blame this, not AI, for rising unemployment among young college graduates, study says

Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.

Florida sues OpenAI over ChatGPT, points to 2 deadly shootings

The lawsuit points to two deadly shootings in Florida where the accused shooters are reported to have consulted with ChatGPT.

Meta unveils subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: What to know

Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.

Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto

Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.

YouTube to add automatic AI labels for undisclosed generated content

YouTube is rolling out new transparency measures for AI-generated content, including more prominent disclosure labels and automated detection systems.

Nearly 700 Meta layoffs in the Bay Area

As part of the sweeping Meta layoff plan, nearly 700 Bay Area employees are losing their jobs as the social media giant shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence.

Pope Leo warns of AI dangers; UC Berkeley Law adopts strict new policy

Pope Leo XIV called for stronger oversight of artificial intelligence as universities like UC Berkeley Law move to limit how students use AI in the classroom.

How AI Is Changing Vacation Planning
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According to recently released data, more people are trusting AI to help them find travel deals. Greg Oates, director of AI Advocacy for GuideGeek, gives insight.

CEO defends AI after graduates boo commencement speech: 'Hear me now or pay me later'

Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta defended the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry after graduates at Middle Tennessee State University booed his remarks.

OpenAI prepares IPO as AI boom reshapes San Francisco's economy

OpenAI, the San Francisco-based company behind the popular ChatGPT chatbot, is preparing to go public, according to The Wall Street Journal, which reported that the company could file initial IPO paperwork this week.

Live updates: Federal jury verdict sides with OpenAI's Altman over Elon Musk

The trial centered on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.

America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president

Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady –  Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.

2 Stanford dropouts raise $10M to change the online dating world

Two 22-year-old Stanford dropouts have raised more than $10 million on a quest to revolutionize online dating, eliminating the swiping model and using artificial intelligence to optimize the chance of striking a successful, real-life connection. 

Job hugging: staying put, planning the exit
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Even though the job market appears to be slowing down, a new study suggests many workers may actually be preparing for their next move. John Woods, founding director of the University of Phoenix Career Institute, gives insight.