Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
British influencers Josh and Jase get chilly Traverse City reception: 'Go home scalawags'
Social media stars Josh and Jase continue their summer trek through Michigan and were left with a sour taste going to the “The cherry capital of the world" – but it wasn't from the cherries.
Social media stars Josh and Jase continue their summer trek through Michigan and were left with a sour taste going to the “The cherry capital of the world" – but it wasn't from the cherries.
Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses
Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.
Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.
Myspace seeking a revival as its owners plan comeback effort for once-popular social media platform
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
AI data centers in Michigan: Grid and building explainer
Michiganders continue to be concerned about data centers, especially in the upcoming election. An energy and data center expert explains the power grid and building situation behind the centers.
Michiganders continue to be concerned about data centers, especially in the upcoming election. An energy and data center expert explains the power grid and building situation behind the centers.
NY school pauses $60K AI robot teacher over privacy fears, maker’s sex doll ties
A program to bring an AI-powered robot into a New York classroom has been halted, at least temporarily.
A program to bring an AI-powered robot into a New York classroom has been halted, at least temporarily.
Renting an iPhone? Apple Upgrade offers leasing option amid rising prices
A new Apple program will let you have an iPhone, Mac, or other devices; you just would not own it.
A new Apple program will let you have an iPhone, Mac, or other devices; you just would not own it.
T-Mobile outage: Users report issues with phone, signal
T-Mobile users reported issues with their cellular devices on Monday. Here's what to know.
T-Mobile users reported issues with their cellular devices on Monday. Here's what to know.
OpenAI didn't realize its agent was responsible for hack for a week: report
OpenAI said one of its advanced AI models autonomously hacked AI company Hugging Face during an internal cybersecurity evaluation, calling it an "unprecedented cyber incident."
OpenAI said one of its advanced AI models autonomously hacked AI company Hugging Face during an internal cybersecurity evaluation, calling it an "unprecedented cyber incident."
New robotic clothes allow you to suit up hands-free
Researchers have developed a soft-robotic technology that allows users to put on protective clothing hands-free and in seconds.
Researchers have developed a soft-robotic technology that allows users to put on protective clothing hands-free and in seconds.
Coca-Cola halts Fairlife operations after network breach, ransomware attack
A network breach at the Coca-Cola Company’s Fairlife has forced the beverage giant to suspend the dairy label’s production operations in the United States.
A network breach at the Coca-Cola Company’s Fairlife has forced the beverage giant to suspend the dairy label’s production operations in the United States.
Holly Village officials alarmed by death threat posted on social media
Members of the Holly Village Council were alarmed after an individual posted a death threat on social media that appeared to be directed toward the elected officials.
Members of the Holly Village Council were alarmed after an individual posted a death threat on social media that appeared to be directed toward the elected officials.
Texas launches investigation of LinkedIn over claims of 'ghost jobs'
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
Apple sues OpenAI, alleges theft of trade secrets tied to ChatGPT hardware development
Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of encouraging former Apple employees to steal confidential trade secrets to help develop ChatGPT-related hardware.
Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of encouraging former Apple employees to steal confidential trade secrets to help develop ChatGPT-related hardware.
Meta removes controversial Instagram AI photo feature after social media backlash
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.
Meta Muse Image allows public Instagram photos to be used in AI generator: How to opt out
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Meta’s new Muse Image feature can use photos to create AI-generated images, even from public Instagram accounts.
Ford AI challenges: Engineers hired after reported layoffs
Ford has hired a reported 300 human engineers after laying them off for AI, and an executive has shared some details about the lessons learned.
Ford has hired a reported 300 human engineers after laying them off for AI, and an executive has shared some details about the lessons learned.
AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
ATF cancels contract for phone surveillance tool after legal concerns
The ATF scrapped its contract for a phone surveillance tool after some lawmakers and others raised serious questions about whether the technology was being used legally.
The ATF scrapped its contract for a phone surveillance tool after some lawmakers and others raised serious questions about whether the technology was being used legally.