Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
UC Berkeley grad behind a multi-cancer screening tool harnessing a dog's superpower: its sense of smell
A UC Berkeley graduate is behind a new early detection, multi-cancer screening tool that pairs the incredible scent-tracking ability of dogs with artificial intelligence.
A UC Berkeley graduate is behind a new early detection, multi-cancer screening tool that pairs the incredible scent-tracking ability of dogs with artificial intelligence.
Green-enriched light provides new hope for migraine sufferers and everyday benefits
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
TikTok, ByteDance reach $400 million settlement with US Justice Dept.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
AI jobs are booming and paying more — but women are being left behind
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
San Jose residents push back on new AI data centers during city 'listening session'
San Jose city leaders heard directly from the public as they work to establish new guidelines for regulating future artificial intelligence data centers across the city.
San Jose city leaders heard directly from the public as they work to establish new guidelines for regulating future artificial intelligence data centers across the city.
Robot house cleaning service is being offered in this Bay Area city for $30 an hour
No longer a thing of the sci-fi future, robot house cleaners are moving into the realm of reality here in the Bay Area.
No longer a thing of the sci-fi future, robot house cleaners are moving into the realm of reality here in the Bay Area.
Meta accused of features that harm children in social media addiction trial in Oakland
Meta executives appeared in federal court in Oakland on Tuesday, facing what could be the social media giant’s most consequential legal battle yet with major financial and operational consequences on the line.
Meta executives appeared in federal court in Oakland on Tuesday, facing what could be the social media giant’s most consequential legal battle yet with major financial and operational consequences on the line.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
California, states seek $1.4 trillion – yes, trillion – from Meta in Oakland courtroom
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
How artificial Intelligence is changing college admissions
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process, and the impact is already being felt. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the college admissions process, and the impact is already being felt. Jim Wismer, an education expert with the National Test Prep Association, gives insight.
How advocates say Oakland's AI 'innovation campus' would be different than other data centers
'INNOVATION CAMPUS': An Oakland building that once housed a supercomputer facility is now the proposed site for a new tech project — though advocates reject the notion that it's a data center.
'INNOVATION CAMPUS': An Oakland building that once housed a supercomputer facility is now the proposed site for a new tech project — though advocates reject the notion that it's a data center.
Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Flock Safety to tighten surveillance rules, audit checks following backlash
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
AI at school, preparing kids of the future
What skills should schools be prioritizing now to make sure students are workforce-ready when they graduate. Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS, gives insight.
What skills should schools be prioritizing now to make sure students are workforce-ready when they graduate. Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS, gives insight.
Anthropic AI agent created fake accounts to trick real people in security test, AISI says
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
The new home-buying mindset
Could AI help you find a good real estate investment before you make an offer? Lance Growth, CEO and Founder of Growth 1031, breaks down the questions you should ask your realtor and the AI hacks that could help you evaluate a property in minutes.
Could AI help you find a good real estate investment before you make an offer? Lance Growth, CEO and Founder of Growth 1031, breaks down the questions you should ask your realtor and the AI hacks that could help you evaluate a property in minutes.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.