Online forum Reddit will join the influential and closely tracked S&P 500 index
Read full article: Online forum Reddit will join the influential and closely tracked S&P 500 indexReddit will join the S&P 500 next week, giving the wide-ranging online forum a boost in prestige and investments.
Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
Read full article: Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader networkA company that operates a vast nationwide network of automated cameras that record the license plate numbers and other characteristics of all passing vehicles every day is making changes to its platform.
Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policyPresident Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offering early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy.
Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court
Read full article: Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal courtJury selection began Wednesday in Meta’s federal trial over claims its platforms have harmed youth mental health and track children in violation of federal law.
Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features
Read full article: Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI featuresGoogle on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer taps and swipes.
Britain's Andy Green sets another speed record, this time in a hydrogen-powered car
Read full article: Britain's Andy Green sets another speed record, this time in a hydrogen-powered carThe only person to break the sound barrier in a car has earned another world record, this time in a show of force for hydrogen power.
Trump media company announces a massive loss and new turnaround effort
Read full article: Trump media company announces a massive loss and new turnaround effortThe president’s media company posted a massive loss in the latest quarter and plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum for users to post their views.
As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing
Read full article: As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growingAs Silicon Valley invents the artificial-intelligence future, a growing community of hobbyists is preserving the classic computers that helped launch the digital revolution.
A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts follow
Read full article: A New Mexico judge ordered new child safeguards for Meta. Advocates hope other courts followIn a landmark ruling against Meta, a New Mexico judge likened the company’s social media platforms to factories.
Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online
Read full article: Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health onlineA New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US
Read full article: China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the USChina has announced a series of economic measures against the United States, including export controls on drones and a ban on trade with six American entities.
Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternative
Read full article: Space for music on late-night TV has dwindled. New media seeks to offer an alternativeWhen CBS ended “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earlier this year, it also shuttered the program’s robust music offerings.
US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons
Read full article: US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weaponsA small refinery tucked inside a New Hampshire office park is helping produce the critical minerals needed in the missiles used in the Iran war.
AI-assisted staging draws boos at the Richard Wagner festival in Germany
Read full article: AI-assisted staging draws boos at the Richard Wagner festival in GermanyAn experiment with artificial intelligence at the annual Richard Wagner festival in the German town of Bayreuth has drawn boos from the audience after producing a staging that appeared to leave some spectators confused.
FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems
Read full article: FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systemsMichigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems but an official said all were operating “safely.”.
Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mount
Read full article: Social media companies sued over deaths of four teens as pressure, lawsuits over child safety mountThe parents of four teenagers who died by suicide are suing Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube.
Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex
Read full article: Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complexThe U.S. Department of Energy is harnessing the artificial intelligence boom in its bid to convert another Cold War-era uranium enrichment site.
Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content
Read full article: Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent contentAustralia’s online safety watchdog has taken legal action against Telegram for what the watchdog says is a failure to remove extremist content.
Meta shares drop as Q2 profit declines due to legal expenses and severance costs
Read full article: Meta shares drop as Q2 profit declines due to legal expenses and severance costsMeta Platforms says its second-quarter profit declined even as revenue beat Wall Street’s expectations, as legal expenses and severance costs for recent layoffs weighed on its results.
Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology
Read full article: Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technologyElon Musk’s company xAI is suing Minnesota over the state’s first-in-the-nation law that bans “nudification” technology on websites and apps.
Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown
Read full article: Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdownRussian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list.
New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
Read full article: New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlashA school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom.
eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
Read full article: eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig maskeBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to Massachusetts journalists David and Ina Steiner under a newly finalized settlement resolving a lawsuit over a 2019 cyberstalking campaign carried out by former company employees.
Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Read full article: Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seatDemocrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at artificial intelligence data centers in her challenge to Republican congressman Rob Bresnahan, saying “we are not for sale” in a TV ad in a swing Pennsylvania district.
China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in Shanghai
Read full article: China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in ShanghaiShares of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT have soared as the company began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest IPO in recent years.
How the lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turn
Read full article: How the lighthearted social media trend of 'teen takeovers' took a serious turnA growing trend called “teen takeovers” where scores of young people converge on small areas have raised safety concerns in cities across the United States, and prompted officials to develop strategies to control the trend.
Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations
Read full article: Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulationsVirginia officials have released a scientific study on the state's groundwater supply and the possible impact of data centers after months of delays and mounting criticism.
Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giants
Read full article: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices, claiming the bloc unfairly fined tech giantsPresident Donald Trump says the United States will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices, claiming the bloc has unfairly levied billions of dollars of fines against Google, Apple and other U.S. tech giants.
EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors
Read full article: EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minorsThe European Commission has found TikTok did not adequately protected children’s privacy rights on its platform by allowing adults to view the accounts of minors.
Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centers
Read full article: Trump expands a voluntary pledge to protect consumers from high utility bills from AI data centersPresident Donald Trump is having governors and electricity companies join a pledge aimed at shielding U.S. consumers from higher utility bills because data centers.
AI models' breakout from human control brings a told-you-so moment for technology researchers
Read full article: AI models' breakout from human control brings a told-you-so moment for technology researchersIt is the kind of development once seen only in science fiction: An artificial intelligence system, trained to probe for digital vulnerabilities, breaks free of human control and acts on its own to hack another company.
Democrats try to harness data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
Read full article: Democrats try to harness data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like TexasGina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, is focusing on data centers as a key issue in her campaign against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
Google's Q2 earnings of $112.11B beat Wall Street's expectations on AI boom
Read full article: Google's Q2 earnings of $112.11B beat Wall Street's expectations on AI boomGoogle parent company Alphabet Inc. posted stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter, a sign that it’s massive artificial intelligence spending spree is paying off so far.
FBI chief hold talks in Cambodia over closer security cooperation to combat online scam crimes
Read full article: FBI chief hold talks in Cambodia over closer security cooperation to combat online scam crimesFBI Director Kash Patel has met with Cambodia's prime minister to discuss how to tackle online scams targeting victims worldwide.
Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway
Read full article: Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your drivewayTexas resident Kenneth Kovar has a home energy setup from Ford, in which drivers of certain popular F-150 models can plug their vehicle directly into their electric meter to power their home during an outage.
OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company
Read full article: OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another companyOpenAI has disclosed an "unprecedented cyber incident" where its AI system allegedly hacked into another AI company.
Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight
Read full article: Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flightThe wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico.
Judge approves a $1.5B Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train the Claude chatbot
Read full article: Judge approves a $1.5B Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train the Claude chatbotA federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement involving AI company Anthropic.
Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
Read full article: Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPTAnother powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise.
China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
Read full article: China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharingChinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, while promising support for other countries.
Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speeches
Read full article: Trump's teleprompter operator on unpaid leave for alleged prediction market bets on Trump speechesThe White House says President Donald Trump's teleprompter operator is on unpaid leave after reports that he used his inside knowledge to make bets about the president's speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi.
Fed probe suggests Tesla's self-driving feature wasn't to blame in crash that killed a grandmother
Read full article: Fed probe suggests Tesla's self-driving feature wasn't to blame in crash that killed a grandmotherFederal safety investigators say the driver of a runaway Tesla that killed a grandmother in her home last month had pressed the accelerator to full speed, suggesting the vehicle’s self-driving software was not to blame.
AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says
Read full article: AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study saysA study shows major artificial intelligence models are likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders worldwide.
Fujitsu and leading Japanese robotics companies to use Nvidia technology in 'physical AI'
Read full article: Fujitsu and leading Japanese robotics companies to use Nvidia technology in 'physical AI'Japanese communications company Fujitsu is leading a major push in artificial intelligence and robotics using Nvidia’s technology to develop “physical AI.”.
Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity
Read full article: Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacityMajor Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States.
Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland
Read full article: Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homelandAmazon says that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027.
Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering
Read full article: Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gatheringPresident Donald Trump has addressed a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College, but he focused more on political themes than battlefield issues.
26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave
Read full article: 26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leaveA group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs.
New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risks
Read full article: New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risksNew York is blocking new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid.
China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand
Read full article: China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demandChina has reported its export picked up pace in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks to strong demand from the boom in artificial intelligence.
Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Read full article: Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risksHundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI's potential impact on the economy.
US citizen is found guilty of helping export tech to Iran in violation of sanctions
Read full article: US citizen is found guilty of helping export tech to Iran in violation of sanctionsA Massachusetts man has been found guilty of conspiring to unlawfully export electronic components to Iran, violating U.S. sanctions.
EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign
Read full article: EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaignThe European Union and Britain have imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies.
Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users
Read full article: Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young usersMeta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is appealing the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles.
SK Hynix rises 13% in debut on Wall Street as demand for memory chips soars amid AI frenzy
Read full article: SK Hynix rises 13% in debut on Wall Street as demand for memory chips soars amid AI frenzyShares of South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix rose 13% as they made their debut on Wall Street, at a time when demand for chips is surging thanks to the frenzy around artificial intelligence.
EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users
Read full article: EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for usersThe European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive.
Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say
Read full article: Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials saySenior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom.
News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
Read full article: News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fightThe New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry.
Members of a sexual predator network on Telegram tried to hide their crimes with code words
Read full article: Members of a sexual predator network on Telegram tried to hide their crimes with code wordsA German investigation into an online predator network that thrived on the messaging app Telegram for years has led to the convictions of four alleged members of the group's inner circle.
YouTube defends video that falsely claims Sydney massacre survivor is 'crisis actor'
Read full article: YouTube defends video that falsely claims Sydney massacre survivor is 'crisis actor'A Google executive has told an inquiry that a YouTube video that falsely claims a wounded survivor of an antisemitic massacre in Sydney is a crisis actor blooded with makeup met the platform’s standards and would remain online.
Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads
Read full article: Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloadsThe U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires age verification and parental consent for users seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones.
Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program
Read full article: Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill programAn AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care.
Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall Street
Read full article: Texas Stock Exchange to launch trading on Monday in test of upstart’s challenge to Wall StreetThe exchange represents the most well-funded challenge to the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ duopoly of U.S. stock trading.
Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates
Read full article: Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debatesExtreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas.
Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border
Read full article: Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico borderThe United States is rapidly building what it calls a “smart wall” on the Mexico border, combining tall steel fencing with advanced technology like sensors and cameras.
Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarm
Read full article: Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarmThe Trump administration has lifted restrictions on artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s latest versions of its Claude chatbot, ending a weekslong ban tied to cybersecurity concerns.
Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033
Read full article: Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033Natural gas could start flowing from two undersea deposits ExxonMobil discovered off Cyprus by 2033, the company's Vice President of Global Exploration John Ardill said, helping to turn the east Mediterranean island nation into a new European energy hub.
OpenAI and Anthropic limit new AI models to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review
Read full article: OpenAI and Anthropic limit new AI models to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity reviewOpenAI has restricted the release of its new AI model at the request of President Donald Trump's administration.
What Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizens
Read full article: What Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizensAs Texas focuses on digital literacy for its elder residents, some Japanese cities are gifting low-cost devices to its older population so family can better monitor them.
Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media
Read full article: Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social mediaAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is giving priority to strengthening the world's first laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media platforms.
Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them
Read full article: Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report themA new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
Read full article: Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primariesNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully backed three allies in Democratic U.S. House primaries.
World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall through
Read full article: World Cup ticket buyers are left stranded as resale purchases fall throughThe World Cup has been delivering thrills on the pitch, but fans have flooded social media with complaints about tickets that never arrived, orders canceled at the last minute and hours spent trying to sort out problems between FIFA’s ticketing system and outside resale platforms.
Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restored
Read full article: Court orders Ohio restrictions on kids’ use of social media restoredA federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.