FDA allows Neuralink to implant 2nd patient with brain chip
Neuralink made adjustments to the brain chip that limited the device's performance in the first patient.
Neuralink made adjustments to the brain chip that limited the device's performance in the first patient.
OpenAI accused of mimicking Scarlett Johansson, tech company pauses ChatGPT voice
Is that "Her?" Scarlett Johansson was "angered and in disbelief" by OpenAI over its ChatGPT app's voice, Sky, noting it uses a voice very similar to hers.
Is that "Her?" Scarlett Johansson was "angered and in disbelief" by OpenAI over its ChatGPT app's voice, Sky, noting it uses a voice very similar to hers.
Man sentenced for deliberately disabling East Bay water treatment plant computer system
Rambler Gallo, 53, will spend six months in home confinement followed by 36 months of probation for intentionally causing damage to the computer network at the Discovery Bay water treatment facility.
Rambler Gallo, 53, will spend six months in home confinement followed by 36 months of probation for intentionally causing damage to the computer network at the Discovery Bay water treatment facility.
New 837 area code heading to Northern California
Northern California is adding a new area code to supplement the 530 code, which is expected to be exhausted by 2025.
Northern California is adding a new area code to supplement the 530 code, which is expected to be exhausted by 2025.
Neuralink knew for years that tiny wires in brain were an issue, Reuters says
Elon Musk’s Neuralink has long known about significant durability and reliability issues with its tiny wires, which are designed to detect and stimulate neural activity, yet deemed the risk too low for a redesign despite evidence from animal testing, Reuters reports.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink has long known about significant durability and reliability issues with its tiny wires, which are designed to detect and stimulate neural activity, yet deemed the risk too low for a redesign despite evidence from animal testing, Reuters reports.
Apple IOS eye tracking will let you control an iPhone with your eyes
New features coming to Apple IOS 18 later this year will allow users to control their iPhone with their eyes and offer a way for deaf or hard of hearing users to experience music.
New features coming to Apple IOS 18 later this year will allow users to control their iPhone with their eyes and offer a way for deaf or hard of hearing users to experience music.
iMessage restored after thousands of outages reported
Outages were being reported at around 2:40 p.m. PT.
Outages were being reported at around 2:40 p.m. PT.
'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.
Facebook is filling up with AI-generated spam — and you’re eating it up
A surge in AI-generated posts on Facebook is appearing on users' accounts, causing some uncertainty about which posts are real.
A surge in AI-generated posts on Facebook is appearing on users' accounts, causing some uncertainty about which posts are real.
OpenAI to announce a search engine to rival Google: report
Google is the king among search engines, but OpenAI is reportedly looking to launch an AI-powered search engine to rival the platform where "google" became a verb.
Google is the king among search engines, but OpenAI is reportedly looking to launch an AI-powered search engine to rival the platform where "google" became a verb.
‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video
Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.
Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.
Bay Area startup touts driverless transit system as commuting solution
As more people return to work, commutes become increasingly unbearable, especially for those remote suburbs. However, a homegrown Bay Area solution will soon begin construction to alleviate some of these challenges.
As more people return to work, commutes become increasingly unbearable, especially for those remote suburbs. However, a homegrown Bay Area solution will soon begin construction to alleviate some of these challenges.
California lawmakers push for more autonomous vehicle oversight
State lawmakers held a hearing on Monday on SB 915, a bill aimed at giving local governments greater control over the operation of driverless vehicles in California cities.
State lawmakers held a hearing on Monday on SB 915, a bill aimed at giving local governments greater control over the operation of driverless vehicles in California cities.
Secretary Blinken unveils new global cybersecurity strategy during Bay Area visit
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a quick trip to the Bay Area on Monday.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made a quick trip to the Bay Area on Monday.
South Bay to see more self-driving cars on the road
One driverless taxi service plans to stretch its presence into the South Bay, after years of testing its autonomous technology.
One driverless taxi service plans to stretch its presence into the South Bay, after years of testing its autonomous technology.
Warren Buffett compares AI to nuclear weapons, warns of scamming potential
Warren Buffett said Saturday at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting that AI has enormous potential for both good and bad.
Warren Buffett said Saturday at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting that AI has enormous potential for both good and bad.
Is Google maintaining illegal monopoly? Bay Area attorneys discuss DOJ antitrust case
Google and the U.S. Department of Justice delivered closing arguments Friday in Washington D.C. in the government's antitrust case against the Silicon Valley tech giant.
Google and the U.S. Department of Justice delivered closing arguments Friday in Washington D.C. in the government's antitrust case against the Silicon Valley tech giant.
More EVs could be eligible for tax credits as US loosens battery rules
This could potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits up to $7,500.
This could potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits up to $7,500.
Sam's Club to roll out AI checkout technology across all stores soon
Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.
Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.
Trending 'Senior Assassin' TikTok game 'could get someone hurt or killed', police say
A trending TikTok game with virtually no rules is going to get someone killed or arrested, police warned.
A trending TikTok game with virtually no rules is going to get someone killed or arrested, police warned.