AI could prove energy hog that uses more electricity per year than some small countries: study
The growth of artificial intelligence could put a strain on energy resources globally, with AI tech depending on powerful servers that hog electricity.
The growth of artificial intelligence could put a strain on energy resources globally, with AI tech depending on powerful servers that hog electricity.
Google's internet dominance under siege: Antitrust trial threatens sweeping changes
If government regulators prevail against Google in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century, it's likely to unleash drastic changes that will undermine the dominance of a search engine that defines the internet for billions of people.
If government regulators prevail against Google in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century, it's likely to unleash drastic changes that will undermine the dominance of a search engine that defines the internet for billions of people.
Meta ramping up efforts to remove posts containing violence, misinformation about attack on Israel
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Meta established a "special operations center" with experts, including those who speak Hebrew and Arabic fluently, to monitor Facebook and Instagram and remove content that violates policies faster.
Microsoft’s AI tool coming soon to Outlook, writing email replies for you
Microsoft 365 Copilot will become generally available for corporate customers on Nov. 1 across its programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, the company said.
Microsoft 365 Copilot will become generally available for corporate customers on Nov. 1 across its programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, the company said.
Elon Musk's X has taken down hundreds of Hamas-linked accounts, CEO says
In response, one expert said the moderation efforts from X, formerly known as Twitter, "are only addressing a drop in the bucket."
In response, one expert said the moderation efforts from X, formerly known as Twitter, "are only addressing a drop in the bucket."
Sony confirms slim PlayStation 5 console for upcoming holiday season
According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.
According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.
23andMe profile information of some customers surfaces on dark web
23andMe acknowledged a data security concern, in which so-called "bad actors" offered compilations of DNA profiles for a price.
23andMe acknowledged a data security concern, in which so-called "bad actors" offered compilations of DNA profiles for a price.
MGM Resorts estimates $100M loss from cyberattack that led to data breach
MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.
MGM Resorts said no customer bank account numbers or payment card information was compromised in the incident, but hackers stole other personal information.
Chipotle testing robots to make bowls, salads
The new robot can make salad or bowl orders as a Chipotle employee simultaneously makes other items such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas and kids meals.
The new robot can make salad or bowl orders as a Chipotle employee simultaneously makes other items such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas and kids meals.
New football helmet designed for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks
AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for players who are deaf or hard of hearing and communicate using American Sign Language.
AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for players who are deaf or hard of hearing and communicate using American Sign Language.
Nationwide emergency alert test sent to mobile phones, TV Wednesday
If your cellphone was on at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time you should have heard a loud noise and seen a message flash across your screen.
If your cellphone was on at 2:20 p.m. Eastern time you should have heard a loud noise and seen a message flash across your screen.
Spotify including free access to audiobooks for paid subscribers
Spotify Premium members are getting a new perk – free, limited access to the app’s audiobook library.
Spotify Premium members are getting a new perk – free, limited access to the app’s audiobook library.
NATO testing underwater drones off the coast of Europe to deter Russia
NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.
NATO is testing new sea drones that can use artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activity near underwater infrastructure.
Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
Apple to fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models overheat
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.
National Security Agency launching artificial intelligence security center
Securing AI models from theft and sabotage is a major national security challenge, a recent NSA study said.
Securing AI models from theft and sabotage is a major national security challenge, a recent NSA study said.
Chatbots can now talk, but experts warn they may be listening too
The new ChatGPT could be used to collect massive amounts of data on users
The new ChatGPT could be used to collect massive amounts of data on users
Supreme Court to decide if laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.
X CEO says social media platform to be profitable by early 2024
Linda Yaccarino said the platform is close to breaking even.
Linda Yaccarino said the platform is close to breaking even.
Mattel to release AI-integrated Pictionary
The new board game allows AI to guess players' drawings.
The new board game allows AI to guess players' drawings.