FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
Trump's new AI executive order: What to know
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.
California tech CEO accused of smuggling US equipment to Iran's military, nuclear programs
Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.
Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Blame this, not AI, for rising unemployment among young college graduates, study says
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Florida sues OpenAI over ChatGPT, points to 2 deadly shootings
The lawsuit points to two deadly shootings in Florida where the accused shooters are reported to have consulted with ChatGPT.
The lawsuit points to two deadly shootings in Florida where the accused shooters are reported to have consulted with ChatGPT.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Modified Call of Duty game could improve Marine training, researchers say
Researchers have modified Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare to help train Marines.
Researchers have modified Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare to help train Marines.
Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7B contract to cut costs
The Pentagon’s recent technology agreement with Microsoft will enhance military digital systems and cloud capabilities.
The Pentagon’s recent technology agreement with Microsoft will enhance military digital systems and cloud capabilities.
Hyundai to send 25,000 Atlas robots to the US
Hyundai wants to bring humanoid robots into American car factories in a big way. The company is looking at a future where Boston Dynamics' Atlas robots work alongside people inside U.S. auto plants.
Hyundai wants to bring humanoid robots into American car factories in a big way. The company is looking at a future where Boston Dynamics' Atlas robots work alongside people inside U.S. auto plants.
Meta unveils subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: What to know
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.
Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.
US troops in war zones reportedly targeted using commercial location data
U.S. troops deployed in active war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to Reuters.
U.S. troops deployed in active war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to Reuters.
Is Slack down? Thousands report outage on Wednesday
Thousands reported outages on Slack on Wednesday, with some users being unable to utilize the desktop app or experiencing delayed messages.
Thousands reported outages on Slack on Wednesday, with some users being unable to utilize the desktop app or experiencing delayed messages.
FBI warns of phishing scam targeting Microsoft 365 accounts
The FBI is warning the public about a new phishing scam called Kali365 that allows hackers to break into Microsoft 365 accounts.
The FBI is warning the public about a new phishing scam called Kali365 that allows hackers to break into Microsoft 365 accounts.
Israeli researchers say Iran behind Los Angeles transit system attack
Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.
Israeli security researchers have tied the Iranian group to a cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The attackers allegedly stole hundreds of files and disrupted internal networks.
YouTube to add automatic AI labels for undisclosed generated content
YouTube is rolling out new transparency measures for AI-generated content, including more prominent disclosure labels and automated detection systems.
YouTube is rolling out new transparency measures for AI-generated content, including more prominent disclosure labels and automated detection systems.
Social media addiction case against Meta settled by Kentucky school district
Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district before it was set to go to trial. Other social media companies have settled separate cases with groups to combat children’s social media addiction.
Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district before it was set to go to trial. Other social media companies have settled separate cases with groups to combat children’s social media addiction.
CEO defends AI after graduates boo commencement speech: 'Hear me now or pay me later'
Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta defended the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry after graduates at Middle Tennessee State University booed his remarks.
Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta defended the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry after graduates at Middle Tennessee State University booed his remarks.
Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report
A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa.
A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa.