TikTok awaits Trump reprieve as China signals it is open to deal
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to give TikTok more time to strike a deal after returning to power on Monday, as China has signaled it is open to a deal to keep TikTok in the U.S. market. has been done. The move comes hours before a law goes into effect Sunday that says the short […]
AI still can’t answer questions about history: study
Research shows that while artificial intelligence is good at tasks like coding and generating podcasts, it has a hard time accurately answering advanced history questions. The researchers tested OpenAI's GPT-4, Meta's Llama, and Google's Gemini using a newly developed benchmark called Hist-LLM. This benchmark relies on the Seshat Global History Databank, a comprehensive database of […]
Amazon suspends commercial drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona
Amazon has suspended commercial drone delivery operations in Texas and Arizona after two of its latest MK30 models crashed at a test facility in rainy weather. The company announced Friday that it is suspending a program that implements software updates to ensure vehicle safety. A crash at Amazon's testing site in Pendleton, Oregon, in December […]
Tech founder pledges to give away half his wealth to ‘share’ the American dream, address inequality
It's not fair. That's surprising. Un-American. That's how technology entrepreneur Jeff Atwood sees the staggering wealth inequality in the United States today. In response, he and his family have pledged to donate half of their fortune within five years, starting with a $1 million donation to eight nonprofit organizations this month. His warnings about the […]
So, is TikTok banned now? The Supreme Court decision and the app’s ban explained
TikTok is widely expected to experience a power outage on Sunday, leaving more than 170 million U.S. users, many of them children, without access to their favorite video-sharing app. Here's what you need to know about the impending ban and what's next for TikTok. TikTok is scheduled to go offline on Sunday. Reuters When will […]
EU steps up probe into Elon Musk’s X, days ahead of Trump inauguration
The European Commission said on Friday that it is intensifying its investigation into whether Elon Musk's social media network X breached EU rules on content moderation, including requests for information and orders to archive relevant documents. The commission, which began investigating Company X in December 2023, will provide the company with internal documents by February […]
Here’s how many teens use ChatGPT for homework help, ‘research’ now
ChatGPT or CheatGPT? The number of teens who admitted to using ChatGPT as a homework helper has more than doubled in the last year, according to a recent survey. Pew Research Center. According to Pew Research Center, the number of teens using ChatGPT to complete homework is increasing. Ollie – Stock.adobe.com The percentage of teens […]
FBI warns agents of call log thefts by hackers who breached AT&T — prompts urgent push to protect confidential informants’ identities: report
Bloomberg News reported Thursday that FBI leaders said hackers who broke into AT&T's systems last year likely stole several months' worth of agents' call records and text logs, which are classified as confidential. It warned that it was urging urgent efforts to protect the identities of informants. The breach is believed to have compromised all […]
Apple blasted after AI-generated news summary falsely claims Pete Hegseth was ‘fired’: ‘Wildly irresponsible’
Apple says its much-touted artificial intelligence tools have a habit of spewing out fake news in AI-generated summaries (including inaccurate warnings that Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will be “fired”). (including) has faced intense criticism. On Wednesday, an Apple Intelligence summary sent as an alert to your iPhone not only incorrectly declared that Mr. Hegseth, […]
Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands have ‘very high concentrations’ of harmful chemical
Alarming news: What new research reveals Some brands of fitness trackers and smartwatch bands contain “extremely high concentrations” of man-made chemicals that can be harmful to health. Researchers at the University of Notre Dame tested 22 wristbands at various price points. Many were made of fluoroelastomer, a synthetic rubber designed to repel. sweat, sebum, moisture. […]