Meta, X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
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.
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.
New football helmet designed for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks
AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for players who are deaf or hard of hearing and communicate using American Sign Language.
AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for players who are deaf or hard of hearing and communicate using American Sign Language.
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.
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.
Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
US issues warning on Chinese global disinformation efforts threatening peace and stability
The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so.
The State Department in a first-of-its-kind report has laid out Beijing’s growing efforts to reshape the global narrative on China, while spending billions of dollars to do so.
Spotify including free access to audiobooks for paid subscribers
Spotify Premium members are getting a new perk – free, limited access to the app’s audiobook library.
Spotify Premium members are getting a new perk – free, limited access to the app’s audiobook library.
NATO testing underwater drones off the coast of Europe to deter Russia
NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.
NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.
Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
Apple to fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models overheat
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.
TikTok banana-dancing influencer cheers up New York during severe flooding: 'This made my day'
TikTok user Mekhiah went viral on Friday for their videos of them doing the Milly Rock while New York was impacted by flash flooding.
TikTok user Mekhiah went viral on Friday for their videos of them doing the Milly Rock while New York was impacted by flash flooding.
National Security Agency launching artificial intelligence security center
Securing AI models from theft and sabotage is a major national security challenge, a recent NSA study said.
Securing AI models from theft and sabotage is a major national security challenge, a recent NSA study said.
Chatbots can now talk, but experts warn they may be listening too
The new ChatGPT could be used to collect massive amounts of data on users
The new ChatGPT could be used to collect massive amounts of data on users
Supreme Court to decide if laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.
X CEO says social media platform to be profitable by early 2024
Linda Yaccarino said the platform is close to breaking even.
Linda Yaccarino said the platform is close to breaking even.
Evesham man charged with selling counterfeit health supplements
An Evesham man has been arrested and charged with selling counterfeit health supplements online.
An Evesham man has been arrested and charged with selling counterfeit health supplements online.
Mattel to release AI-integrated Pictionary
The new board game allows AI to guess players' drawings.
The new board game allows AI to guess players' drawings.
Spotify introduces Jam, letting everyone play DJ at the next party
Spotify has a new feature that allows anyone to be the DJ – without passing the phone around.
Spotify has a new feature that allows anyone to be the DJ – without passing the phone around.
Tinder introduces top-tier subscription, Select, with a reported price tag of $499 a month
Looking to up your dating game even more? Tinder is rolling out a new top-tier subscription called Select – and is appearing to be very selective about who has access to it.
Looking to up your dating game even more? Tinder is rolling out a new top-tier subscription called Select – and is appearing to be very selective about who has access to it.
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.
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.