Microsoft’s AI tool coming soon to Outlook, writing email replies for you

Microsoft 365 Copilot will become generally available for corporate customers on Nov. 1 across its programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, the company said.

San Francisco Jewish school warns of social media content depicting Hamas attacks

A San Francisco Jewish high school is advising parents to consider limiting their children's social media usage to avoid graphic images stemming from the Hamas attacks on Israel.

San Jose mayor courts AI companies, innovation edge over SF

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, Councilman David Cohen, and others, Tuesday at City Hall, touted the city’s past while penning a "welcome" memo for AI companies that are searching for a home.

Sony confirms slim PlayStation 5 console for upcoming holiday season

According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.

23andMe profile information of some customers surfaces on dark web

23andMe acknowledged a data security concern, in which so-called "bad actors" offered compilations of DNA profiles for a price.

Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit

School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.

MGM Resorts estimates $100M loss from cyberattack that led to data breach

MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.

Chipotle testing robots to make bowls, salads

The new robot can make salad or bowl orders as a Chipotle employee simultaneously makes other items such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas and kids meals.

Nationwide emergency alert test sent to mobile phones, TV Wednesday

If your cellphone was on at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time you should have heard a loud noise and seen a message flash across your screen.

Flying taxi experts come to SFO's world conference

Science fiction movies often shows us futuristic cities with vehicles flying through the air, not mired in traffic below on the streets.  

Cruise says it's not at fault for woman injured in San Francisco crash

Cruise, the autonomous car company said one of its vehicles is not at fault for a crash that sent a woman to the hospital with life-threatening injuries in San Francisco. 

Facebook and Instagram in Europe could get ad-free subscription option: report

Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.

Biden pledges action on patient health, AI initiatives during Bay Area visit

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) met with President Joe Biden Wednesday presenting policy recommendations on extreme weather, public health workforce, patient safety, and research and development.

Biden meets with tech leaders to talk artificial intelligence benefits

President Joe Biden is winding down his latest Bay Area visit. This will be a short visit for the president, who is in town fundraising and talking science.

Biden visits Bay Area as Trump, Republican candidates gather in Southern California

President Biden touched down in the Bay Area for a number of campaign events as former President Trump and other Republican candidates head to Southern California for a debate and the state's GOP convention.

Amazon investing billions in AI startup Anthropic

Big Tech companies are pouring money into AI as they race to capitalize on the opportunities that a new generation of the technology is set to bring. Amazon is the latest with a massive investment.

UPS using AI to prevent 'porch pirates' from stealing packages

UPS is using artificial intelligence to crack down on packages being stolen off front porches after delivery. Here's how the system, which the company is calling DeliveryDefense, works.