Microsoft files patent that could bring game-pausing ads to Xbox
Microsoft has filed a patent application for technology that could bring context-aware, game-pausing advertisements to Xbox and other interactive platforms.
Microsoft has filed a patent application for technology that could bring context-aware, game-pausing advertisements to Xbox and other interactive platforms.
More colleges testing food delivery robots
Autonomous food delivery robots are expanding across U.S. college campuses, as Ohio State is catering to students while its programmers test their robots in a semi-controlled real-world setting.
Autonomous food delivery robots are expanding across U.S. college campuses, as Ohio State is catering to students while its programmers test their robots in a semi-controlled real-world setting.
Bernie Sanders introduces bill to ban advanced AI
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced new legislation that would ban what he calls 'artificial superintelligence,' an AI mind smarter than a human being.
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced new legislation that would ban what he calls 'artificial superintelligence,' an AI mind smarter than a human being.
iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
White House proposes 'AI hotline' with China
As the U.S. and China remain neck-and-neck in the AI race, the White House wants to create an "AI hotline" so both countries can quickly alert one another of any issues.
As the U.S. and China remain neck-and-neck in the AI race, the White House wants to create an "AI hotline" so both countries can quickly alert one another of any issues.
President Trump announces plans to create an ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI Czar’
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
'Stop the AI Race' rally outside Dreamforce in San Francisco
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
UW professor says real risk of artificial intelligence may already be here
AI researchers and leaders warn that the technology could pose an existential threat to humanity, but a University of Washington professor says the biggest danger won't look like a sci-fi movie.
AI researchers and leaders warn that the technology could pose an existential threat to humanity, but a University of Washington professor says the biggest danger won't look like a sci-fi movie.
UW professor says AI takeover unlikely, but concerns remain
A former Anthropic researcher has sounded the alarm about the dangers of artificial intelligence, but one expert from the University of Washington says we should be looking at a much different danger.
A former Anthropic researcher has sounded the alarm about the dangers of artificial intelligence, but one expert from the University of Washington says we should be looking at a much different danger.
Leaders call for slowdown of AI development
American AI leaders are calling for a coordinated slowdown in artificial intelligence development. While President Trump wants to charge full steam ahead on the technology, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing for regulations.
American AI leaders are calling for a coordinated slowdown in artificial intelligence development. While President Trump wants to charge full steam ahead on the technology, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing for regulations.
Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
California enacts online child safety bills
Weeks after joining a multistate settlement with Meta, California is taking another step towards protecting kids online. It's part of a nationwide effort to crack down on what state officials consider addictive social media platforms.
Weeks after joining a multistate settlement with Meta, California is taking another step towards protecting kids online. It's part of a nationwide effort to crack down on what state officials consider addictive social media platforms.
Anthropic researcher resigns, warns of AI dangers
A former Anthropic researcher voiced his concerns on what AI companies are doing with the fast-growing technology, giving an apocalyptic warning.
A former Anthropic researcher voiced his concerns on what AI companies are doing with the fast-growing technology, giving an apocalyptic warning.
As AI grows, WA construction trades push to recruit young workers
Washington construction leaders are pushing to attract young workers as the industry faces a massive labor shortage.
Washington construction leaders are pushing to attract young workers as the industry faces a massive labor shortage.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Zoox launches first airport robotaxi service in major milestone
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
DOJ, X hunt hackers targeting hundreds of thousands of users
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.