AI-powered misinformation considered biggest short-term threat to the world, report finds
AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is emerging as a risk as billions of people in several countries, including the United States, Britain, Indonesia, and India prepare to head to the voting polls this year and next, the report said.
AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is emerging as a risk as billions of people in several countries, including the United States, Britain, Indonesia, and India prepare to head to the voting polls this year and next, the report said.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Twitch layoffs: Amazon-owned company cuts hundreds of jobs
San Francisco-based technology company Twitch announced it is laying off 35% of its staff, the company's CEO Dan Clancy announced.
San Francisco-based technology company Twitch announced it is laying off 35% of its staff, the company's CEO Dan Clancy announced.
Elon Musk lashes out at WSJ report alleging illegal drug use
Elon Musk clapped back at the Wall Street Journal after its report alleging the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had used illegal drugs, triggering concern from some of the leadership of his companies.
Elon Musk clapped back at the Wall Street Journal after its report alleging the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had used illegal drugs, triggering concern from some of the leadership of his companies.
Missing piece of Alaska Airlines door found: NTSB
A piece of a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane that blew out minutes after takeoff from Portland, Ore. has been found.
A piece of a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane that blew out minutes after takeoff from Portland, Ore. has been found.
Apple Watch feature saves woman from near-fatal carbon monoxide poisoning: I was 'extremely scared'
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
The Apple Watch feature instantly connects users to 911 after holding down the side button for five seconds.
AI could make wide range of high-skilled jobs 'obsolete,' economist warns
Other experts say AI development to remain largely reliant on humans with STEM background.
Other experts say AI development to remain largely reliant on humans with STEM background.
Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Google begins disabling browser cookies: What you need to know
Google has begun phasing out third-party cookies that can track users across the Internet.
Google has begun phasing out third-party cookies that can track users across the Internet.
13-year-old gamer becomes first to beat 'unbeatable' Tetris
The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially "beat" the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it.
The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially "beat" the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it.
Stanley cups 411: Why are they so popular? The rise of the viral tumbler
The Stanley Quencher tumbler’s rise in popularity is a story of what happens when marketing and influencers cross paths. Here’s why you’ve been seeing these cups everywhere.
The Stanley Quencher tumbler’s rise in popularity is a story of what happens when marketing and influencers cross paths. Here’s why you’ve been seeing these cups everywhere.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, using Google Bard, sent bogus cases to his attorney
The AI-generated cases, which turned out to be fake, were submitted to a judge in court documents.
The AI-generated cases, which turned out to be fake, were submitted to a judge in court documents.
Scientists invent doom calculator predicting when you'll DIE, how much money you'll earn
Danish researchers developed an AI machine-learning device that could accurately predict deaths of people.
Danish researchers developed an AI machine-learning device that could accurately predict deaths of people.
Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
The most memorable memes of 2023 explained
Another year, another set of memes to give your life some purpose.
Another year, another set of memes to give your life some purpose.
The New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for using its stories to train chatbots
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, trying to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots.
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, trying to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots.
Instagram influencer murdered by estranged husband after judge grants restraining order against him
Theresa Cachuela was shot and killed in front of her daughter last week in Hawaii.
Theresa Cachuela was shot and killed in front of her daughter last week in Hawaii.
Marketing company alleges it can listen to your phone, other devices for targeted advertising
In a deleted blog post, Cox Media group contends that it can listen to consumers' private conversations and advertise based on what they’ve heard.
In a deleted blog post, Cox Media group contends that it can listen to consumers' private conversations and advertise based on what they’ve heard.
Tinder rolls out 'exclusive' $499 monthly membership called Tinder Select
The Tinder Select membership requires a monthly fee of $499, according to multiple reports. Here's what it includes — and how users get approved to join.
The Tinder Select membership requires a monthly fee of $499, according to multiple reports. Here's what it includes — and how users get approved to join.
Mountain View Fire Department gets new tool to battle electric vehicle fires
The Mountain View Fire Department has a new tool to help them put out electric vehicle battery fires, which can be notoriously difficult to extinguish. The cutting-edge device helps firefighters cool the inside of a battery, and firefighters say it could help them avert a real disaster as more EVs hit the road.
The Mountain View Fire Department has a new tool to help them put out electric vehicle battery fires, which can be notoriously difficult to extinguish. The cutting-edge device helps firefighters cool the inside of a battery, and firefighters say it could help them avert a real disaster as more EVs hit the road.