Colorado enacts groundbreaking brain data privacy law
Colorado became the first state in the nation to enact a law protecting neural data, emphasizing the growing intersection of technology and human biology while ensuring privacy in the expanding field of neurotechnology.
India banned TikTok; here's how it went
India, the world's most populous country, banned TikTok nearly four years ago. Here’s what happened and how that ban compares to the U.S. legislation.
Flame-throwing robotic dog unleashed for sale in US
The contraption, equipped with the ARC Flamethrower, can emit fire streams up to 30 feet with the push of a button.
X, formerly Twitter, recovers after outage for some users
Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, appeared to be down for many users Tuesday morning.
The 1st YouTube video ever posted was uploaded 19 years ago
The video created on April 23, 2005, was posted on the social media platform ahead of its public launch a month later.
Mom accidentally invites all 487 contacts to daughter's 1st birthday party
A mom planning a first birthday party for her daughter accidentally invited all 487 contacts ever saved onto her phone -- including "Jess Hit Her Car In Parking Lot" and "Derek Eye Roll."
First successful AI dogfight carried out, US Air Force confirms
Air Force formally acknowledged a successful test of an AI-piloted aircraft in dogfight environment.
Internet companies unprepared for misinformation ahead of election, study suggests
Ad transparency is crucial for revealing who funds and targets political advertisements, ensuring voters have clear, accurate information during U.S. presidential elections, which is essential for making informed decisions and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
Amazon wants to sell 'Just Walk Out' tech to others
Although the company is ditching the cashier-less checkout system at its Amazon Fresh grocery stores, it plans to sell the technology to more than 120 third-party businesses by the end of the year. Reaching that goal would double the number of non-Amazon enterprises that use Just Walk Out compared to last year.
TikTok shared U.S. data with China-based company: Report
New concerns about who is getting TikTok user information, and questions about who is actually running the company.
Company sending solar panels to space
Researches at Space Solar are launching solar panels into space in an effort to gather more energy from the sun.
Roku TV accounts hacked in second cyberattack of its kind this year
Roku said the accounts of 576,000 customers had been accessed by hackers – the second incident of “credential stuffing" that’s been reported by the TV streaming service this year.
Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
ChatGPT recovers following outage affecting thousands of users
OpenAI, known for its chatbot ChatGPT, was down Wednesday, according to DownDetector.
Air Force secretary to fly aboard AI-operated fighter jet in test of future drone warfare
An F-16 has been converted by the service for drone flight, operating under artificial intelligence.
Florida firefighters use drones to help with prescribed burns
The Florida Forest Service is utilizing new technology to help prevent the next fire season from getting out of hand.
Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, 200+ others warn about AI threats to artists, music
The Artists Rights Alliance, supported by 200 music artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Camila Cabello, is calling for an end to AI usage that undermines human artists' rights.
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram recovering after outage
Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook were down for some users Wednesday thanks to a wider outage at parent company Meta, reports indicate.
Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Google to delete billions of 'Incognito' browsing data after lawsuit
Google has committed to deleting billions of records containing personal information gathered from over 136 million internet users in the United States who browse through its Chrome web browser.