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US Signs International Treaty on AI, What it Means for Tech Industry
A new AI convention signed by the U.S, U.K., and the EU may hold good principles but have little impact on regulating tech companies.
Musk, Telegram CEO Show Why Innovators Must Prepare for Inevitable Backlash
For innovators, regulatory pushback, public criticism and legal battles are, more often than not, evidence of progress.
Can Tokyo-Style Smart Farming Help Solve the Global Food Crisis?
A Tokyo-based project implementing cutting-edge agriculture through private 5G is garnering worldwide interest.
Will Snapchat's New School Guide End Teacher Frustration?
A new tool kit developed with Safe and Sound Schools, founded by parents who lost children at Sandy Hook, hopes to bolster child safety online.
Letitia James Issues Warren Buffet Deepfake Warning
New York attorney general warns public about proliferation of deepfake investment scams using doctored video of public figures.
'Home Humanoid' NEO Beta Revealed That Jogs, Carries Bags 'Naturally'
Robotics company 1X has revealed plans to test its novel humanoid robot in select homes this year and to build 100,000 by 2027.
Texas' New Social Media Law for Children Gets Rocky Start
The Texas SCOPE Act for online child safety faces challenges, including a block on enforcing social media to monitor and filter content.
Cancer: No Link to Cellphone Use, WHO Review Finds
"The authors recommend continuing with epidemiological surveillance, especially in relation to new technologies such as 5G."
Could Brazil's X Ban Spread to Other Countries?
Following a ban on the Elon Musk-owned social media platform in Brazil, could X be blocked, partially or otherwise, in the U.S. or the EU?
ChatGPT Model Embodies 'Covert Racism,' Scientists Say
A new study has shown that language models including GPT-4, one of the models behind ChatGPT, exhibit covert racism in response to African American English.
Texas Judge Allows X's Advertising Lawsuit to Advance
Judge allowed Musk's lawsuit against Media Matters to proceed, rejecting dismissal claims relating to alleged fabricated images.
'Time-Travelling' Software Could Bankrupt Hackers
An Israeli software company claims its data backup system could put an end to the growing threat of ransomware attacks.
Bluesky Launches New Anti-Toxicity Features Amid Criticisms of X
As the former Twitter platform faces criticism over misinformation and hate tweets, newbie network puts trust and safety front and center.
What Does OpenAI's 'Strawberry' Mean for ChatGPT Users?
OpenAI's Project Strawberry could mark a new era of advanced reasoning powers for ChatGPT.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Issues WhatsApp Election Warning
The CEO has alleged censorship pressures from the White House, while Meta warned law enforcement of an Iranian phishing threat.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Freed from Custody
The messaging app founder will appear before a court, the Paris prosecutor's office said.
SpaceX's Starlink Will Boost 911 Calls in Wilderness: Elon Musk
Elon Musk has plans for Starlink's satellite internet service to provide free emergency services access worldwide.
2024 Debate: Kamala Harris Camp Responds to AI-Trump Proposal
Despite the Biden campaign having been pitched on using an AI version of Trump for debate practice, the Harris-Walz campaign will not opt for this.
First Ever Apple Computer Created By Steve Jobs Is About To Go On Sale
The Apple computer was sold in 1976 at the eyebrow-raising price of $666.66, reportedly because Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak liked repeated digits.
Map Shows Countries Where Instagram Is Blocked
Instagram has 2 billion active monthly users worldwide in 2024, making it one of the most influential platforms out there.
Toxic Fumes Spewing From Tesla Semitruck Forces California Freeway Closure
"As long as the vehicle has vapor coming off it, that is extremely toxic," Cal Fire spokesperson Mary Eldridge said.
How To Spot a Republican, According to ChatGPT
Think you can tell when someone's a Republican? Here's what the AI tool thinks are some key markers.