AI-powered misinformation considered biggest short-term threat to the world, report finds
AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is emerging as a risk as billions of people in several countries, including the United States, Britain, Indonesia, and India prepare to head to the voting polls this year and next, the report said.
AI-powered misinformation and disinformation is emerging as a risk as billions of people in several countries, including the United States, Britain, Indonesia, and India prepare to head to the voting polls this year and next, the report said.
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Apple Vision Pro headset gets official release date
Apple CEO Tim Cook called the headset 'most advanced consumer electronics device ever created'
Apple CEO Tim Cook called the headset 'most advanced consumer electronics device ever created'
AI could make wide range of high-skilled jobs 'obsolete,' economist warns
Other experts say AI development to remain largely reliant on humans with STEM background.
Other experts say AI development to remain largely reliant on humans with STEM background.
Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Google begins disabling browser cookies: What you need to know
Google has begun phasing out third-party cookies that can track users across the Internet.
Google has begun phasing out third-party cookies that can track users across the Internet.
Microsoft adds AI button to keyboards to summon chatbots
Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.
Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system will have a special “Copilot key” that launches the software giant’s AI chatbot.
AI brings at least a 5% chance of human extinction, survey of scientists says
As AI continues to evolve, scientists are sharing concerns on what it could mean for humans in the future.
As AI continues to evolve, scientists are sharing concerns on what it could mean for humans in the future.
13-year-old gamer becomes first to beat 'unbeatable' Tetris
The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially "beat" the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it.
The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially "beat" the original Nintendo version of the game — by breaking it.
23andMe blames users for data breach, citing recycled passwords
23andMe is placing the blame on customers who reused login credentials for a cyber incident in which 6.9 million customers' data was exposed.
23andMe is placing the blame on customers who reused login credentials for a cyber incident in which 6.9 million customers' data was exposed.
Virginia officials inspect TikTok tunnel girl's viral project
A Virginia woman is gaining notoriety online after documenting a home project of digging a tunnel underneath her suburban home.
A Virginia woman is gaining notoriety online after documenting a home project of digging a tunnel underneath her suburban home.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, using Google Bard, sent bogus cases to his attorney
The AI-generated cases, which turned out to be fake, were submitted to a judge in court documents.
The AI-generated cases, which turned out to be fake, were submitted to a judge in court documents.
Scientists invent doom calculator predicting when you'll DIE, how much money you'll earn
Danish researchers developed an AI machine-learning device that could accurately predict deaths of people.
Danish researchers developed an AI machine-learning device that could accurately predict deaths of people.
Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
The New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for using its stories to train chatbots
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, trying to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots.
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft, trying to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots.
Phone-related accidents are on the rise, survey finds
While technology is a necessity for many, a new study shows it can cause unexpected injuries.
While technology is a necessity for many, a new study shows it can cause unexpected injuries.
Tinder rolls out 'exclusive' $499 monthly membership called Tinder Select
The Tinder Select membership requires a monthly fee of $499, according to multiple reports. Here's what it includes — and how users get approved to join.
The Tinder Select membership requires a monthly fee of $499, according to multiple reports. Here's what it includes — and how users get approved to join.
TSA testing self-screening to speed up airport wait times: How it works
The goal of TSA self-screening is not only reducing wait times for passengers, but also “reducing the number of pat downs and bag inspections" by TSA agents.
The goal of TSA self-screening is not only reducing wait times for passengers, but also “reducing the number of pat downs and bag inspections" by TSA agents.
AI self-replication: Machine intelligence can now replicate independently
Artificial intelligence models can now create smaller AI systems without the help of a human, according to research published.
Artificial intelligence models can now create smaller AI systems without the help of a human, according to research published.