Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Sonoma County sues all major social media giants
Saying that some 94,000 minors, in Sonoma County alone, have been ‘uniquely harmed’ by social media, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have signed on to a major lawsuit with two other California counties against an army of social media giants.
Saying that some 94,000 minors, in Sonoma County alone, have been ‘uniquely harmed’ by social media, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have signed on to a major lawsuit with two other California counties against an army of social media giants.
VIDEO: SUV crashes into influencers mid-food review at restaurant
A car smashed into a restaurant, hitting two social media influencers.
A car smashed into a restaurant, hitting two social media influencers.
'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
This supercomputer created by Bay Area scientists can predict tsunamis
The computer weighs 1.3-million pounds, the same as four blue whales or 100 African elephants – and it's right here in the Bay Area.
The computer weighs 1.3-million pounds, the same as four blue whales or 100 African elephants – and it's right here in the Bay Area.
Apple iPhone 17 series: What to know about the release date, cost and features
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.
Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
Intel’s stock tumbles after Trump says its CEO must resign
“The CEO of Intel is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately," Trump posted on Truth Social. “There is no other solution to this problem. Thank you for your attention to this problem!"
“The CEO of Intel is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately," Trump posted on Truth Social. “There is no other solution to this problem. Thank you for your attention to this problem!"
Instagram rolls out maps, repost features to boost user experience
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
ChatGPT gave dangerous advice to teens in watchdog test, new report finds
A watchdog group found ChatGPT gave researchers posing as teens advice on suicide, drug use, and eating disorders—raising concerns for parents and educators as AI use among kids grows.
A watchdog group found ChatGPT gave researchers posing as teens advice on suicide, drug use, and eating disorders—raising concerns for parents and educators as AI use among kids grows.
White House says Apple to announce $100B US investment commitment for manufacturing
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
ChatGPT enables dangerous behavior in teens, watchdog group says
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
Rod Stewart’s AI Ozzy tribute with dead stars divides fans
Some people on social media dubbed the tribute as "tacky" and "embarrassing," with one person on X writing, "most distasteful thing I’ve seen."
Some people on social media dubbed the tribute as "tacky" and "embarrassing," with one person on X writing, "most distasteful thing I’ve seen."
Study reveals jobs most, least likely to be taken by AI: See the list
A new Microsoft study reveals which jobs are most exposed to generative AI disruption—historians, translators, and sales reps top the list, while hands-on labor remains relatively safe.
A new Microsoft study reveals which jobs are most exposed to generative AI disruption—historians, translators, and sales reps top the list, while hands-on labor remains relatively safe.
Remains found in Alameda identified after 16 years with DNA technology
A DNA laboratory in Texas has identified human remains found in Alameda 16 years ago.
A DNA laboratory in Texas has identified human remains found in Alameda 16 years ago.
America's skies wide open to national security threats, drone expert warns: 'We have no awareness'
Recent incidents show how easily criminals can exploit America's unprotected airspace with potentially devastating consequences.
Recent incidents show how easily criminals can exploit America's unprotected airspace with potentially devastating consequences.
Legal expert explains why companies need 'love contracts' after viral CEO-HR romance scandal
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.
Here's how Americans say they're using AI, according to poll
Most adults in the United States are using AI to search for information or if they need help coming up with ideas, AP NORC's poll found.
Most adults in the United States are using AI to search for information or if they need help coming up with ideas, AP NORC's poll found.