General Motors is developing technology for trucks and SUVs that allows for hands-free driving.
General Motors Expands Autonomous Driving and AI Features General Motors is gearing up to roll out its autonomous driving technology to more vehicle types, aiming to harness AI and software as a potential revenue stream. During its “GM Forward” event, the company announced plans to implement “eyes-off” driving technology in pickup trucks, crossovers, and large […]
The latest technology danger parents must guard their children against
After years of challenges regarding controversial curricula and smartphones in schools, parents are now facing a new issue: artificial-intelligence chatbots. Dr. Sherry Turkle, an MIT psychologist well-known for her research on how humans interact with machines, warns that once chatbots are introduced, they tend to push against all limits. In her latest book, “Artificial Intimacy: […]
KILL-SWITCH UPDATE: Five years later, unreliable technology might still leave sober drivers stuck.
Almost five years ago, Congress mandated that the federal government create technology capable of disabling a vehicle if it detects that the driver is impaired. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the agency tasked with establishing how this technology should operate, has yet to finalize any regulations or even propose any. NHTSA acknowledged […]
Beijing Opposes the ‘Politicization’ of Technology as Federal Agencies Remove Chinese AI from Government Systems
Beijing is voicing strong objections to a recent decision that mandates the removal of products from a notable Chinese artificial intelligence company, DeepSeek, from U.S. federal government computers. China is urging the U.S. to “retract” these restrictions and has hinted at “decisive countermeasures” following the Department of Homeland Security’s announcement on Monday, which stated that […]
Military Invests $464,800,000 in Laser Technology for Destroying Drones, With Each Shot Costing Less Than $10
The Army is set to deploy a new laser system designed to take down drones, and one company has already demonstrated its feasibility in the field. AeroVironment secured a substantial Army contract worth $464.8 million in September for its LOCUST X3 laser. According to a release from the company on September 8, the LOCUST laser […]
St. Louis plans to create a $3 billion technology center, but the data center at its core is facing opposition.
St. Louis, known primarily as the historic brewing capital of the United States, is trying to reshape its identity by becoming a regional tech hub. It’s making moves towards establishing a large technology park centered around a sizable data center—a project that has, however, sparked public dissent and legal disputes. With a population of about […]
Investors confirm identification of second 9/11 victim through advanced genetic technology
On Wednesday, New York City officials revealed that investigators have successfully identified a second victim from the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, utilizing advanced investigative genetic genealogy techniques. This victim, a woman who lost her life when the Twin Towers fell on September 11, 2001, has chosen to remain unnamed at her family’s request, according […]
Shares increase as technology stocks recover, while oil prices fall after Trump pledges not to attack Iran before the midterms.
Market Update: Stocks Rise Amid Tech Recovery and Oil Price Fluctuations On Friday, stocks made gains as technology shares rebounded from a rough session earlier in the week. This shift came alongside a decline in oil prices after President Trump stated he would refrain from military action against Iran until after the midterm elections. The […]
New technology companies need to focus on their construction investments, says a top data center executive.
Data Center Firm Integrates with Local Communities in Texas RED OAK, Texas — A data center company is taking a unique approach by embedding itself within the communities where it establishes large facilities to support the growing technology and AI sectors. With rising concerns regarding their impact on local resources and infrastructure, Compass Datacenters’ CEO […]
Anthropic advises users to treat Claude AI kindly — new policy prohibits ‘abusive or cruel behavior’ towards technology
Anthropic Updates AI Usage Policy, Banning Abusive Behavior Towards Claude AI On Thursday, Anthropic made changes to its usage policy, which now prohibits users from engaging in “abusive or cruel behavior” toward its Claude AI, even though it’s, well, not actually alive. This unusual update comes amid ongoing discussions about how to regulate AI and […]