Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Read full article: Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing backParents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
Read full article: Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chatsMeta Platforms is introducing an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp to allow private conversations with its AI chatbot.
China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to grow
Read full article: China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to growChina's Alibaba has reported accelerating AI and cloud revenue growth driven by the AI boom, which has jumped 38% in the January-March quarter compared to the year before.
Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'
Read full article: Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'Neil deGrasse Tyson has turned his lifelong fascination with aliens into a new book, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter.”.
Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform
Read full article: Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platformInstructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack.
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
Read full article: Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shootingThe widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the artificial intelligence chatbot for contributing to the tragedy.
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense
Read full article: Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defenseGoogle said Monday that it had disrupted a criminal group’s attempt to use artificial intelligence to exploit another company’s previously unknown digital vulnerability, adding to heightened worries across government and private industry about AI’s risks for cybersecurity.
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Read full article: The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafeThe coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.
One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home
Read full article: One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight homePassengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship have started flying home aboard military and government planes after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands.
WHO head seeks to reassure residents of Spanish island where hantavirus-stricken ship is headed
Read full article: WHO head seeks to reassure residents of Spanish island where hantavirus-stricken ship is headedThe head of the World Health Organization is seeking to reassure residents of the Spanish island of Tenerife worried about the anticipated arrival there of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship.
Spiral galaxy's brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA's Webb telescope
Read full article: Spiral galaxy's brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA's Webb telescopeA spiral galaxy's brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture from NASA's Webb Space Telescope.
Canvas outage hits San Antonio and Texas universities, districts as cyberattack impacts finals week
Read full article: Canvas outage hits San Antonio and Texas universities, districts as cyberattack impacts finals weekMore than 8,000 colleges and universities across the nation, including several in the San Antonio area, are dealing with a cybersecurity breach on the digital classroom hub Canvas as finals loom.
French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse images
Read full article: French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse imagesFrench prosecutors are seeking charges against Elon Musk and X for child sexual images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by Grok.
Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species
Read full article: Scientists say don't forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of speciesGlobal warming extinctions usually have people picturing the last polar bears or other furry critters disappearing.
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Read full article: Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 millionApple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising of Siri's AI capabilities.
Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
Read full article: Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murderThe man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, attempted arson and other charges.
Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world
Read full article: Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital worldA recent trip to New Zealand to visit her pen pal of 40 years made an Associated Press reporter from New Hampshire wonder about the history of programs that bring strangers together to write letters.
OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
Read full article: OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30BGreg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and CEO Sam Altman’s top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion.
Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize
Read full article: Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer PrizeThe Associated Press has won a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for stories on the expansion of government surveillance efforts in China and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it.
Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
Read full article: Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robotThe robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits.
Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan
Read full article: Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed planPresident Donald Trump's administration supports a proposal to delay rules to protect a vanishing species of whale in favor of commercial fishing interests.
Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan Cohen
Read full article: Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan CohenShares of eBay are soaring before the opening bell after Ryan Cohen's GameStop announced an attempt to take over the company for about $56 billion, seeing it as a vehicle to compete with online retail giant Amazon.
New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase
Read full article: New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phaseNew Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Meta’s social media apps and algorithms to safeguard children in the second phase of a landmark trial on allegations that platforms such as Instagram have created a public safety hazard.
Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines
Read full article: Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Donald Trump has taken a shine to the government taking stakes in the private sector.
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
Read full article: US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systemsThe Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars.
Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety
Read full article: Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safetyMeta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children.
Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofit
Read full article: Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofitElon Musk on Thursday sparred with an attorney for OpenAI during his third day of testimony in the contentious trial over the company’s pivot from nonprofit status to a for-profit venture valued at hundreds of billions of dollars.
From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work
Read full article: From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to workAs artificial intelligence permeates workplaces, it's changing the nature of jobs and how people do them.
Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win
Read full article: Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-winA Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid.
Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical
Read full article: Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skepticalA new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers than their elders are.
The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies
Read full article: The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifiesUkraine is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to retain an edge on the battlefield, as the war with Russia enters a new technological phase.
Alphabet's first-quarter profit soars as Google's big AI bets help push stock to new highs
Read full article: Alphabet's first-quarter profit soars as Google's big AI bets help push stock to new highsGoogle’s transition into the era of artificial intelligence continued to pay off for its corporate parent, Alphabet Inc., which on Wednesday announced another quarter of the stellar growth that helped to more than double its already lofty market value during the past year.
Amazon reports increased 1Q profits and net sales fueled by cloud computing demand
Read full article: Amazon reports increased 1Q profits and net sales fueled by cloud computing demandAmazon is reporting increased profits and net sales during its fiscal first quarter, helped by surging growth in its prominent cloud computing unit.
Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI's beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman
Read full article: Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI's beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam AltmanElon Musk took the stand for the second day Wednesday in the landmark trial that pits the world’s richest person against Sam Altman, a fellow OpenAI co-founder he accuses of betraying promises to keep the company as a nonprofit dedicated to humanity’s benefit.
One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate
Read full article: One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climateAt Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885.
Indonesia urges social media platforms to disclose the number of accounts closed for users under 16
Read full article: Indonesia urges social media platforms to disclose the number of accounts closed for users under 16Indonesia is urging social media companies to report the number of accounts suspended under new regulations restricting access for children under 16.
High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conference
Read full article: High-level talks begin on moving away from fossil fuels at Colombia conferenceMinisters and officials are gathered in Colombia for a high-level conference aimed at accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels, with financing emerging as a key challenge.
The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China
Read full article: The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to ChinaThe Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China.
Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI's future
Read full article: Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI's futureElon Musk, the Tesla CEO, world’s richest man and OpenAI’s cofounder, took the stand Tuesday in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between himself and former friends Sam Altman and Greg Brockman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence.
Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claims
Read full article: Supreme Court grapples with multibillion-dollar wave of lawsuits over Roundup cancer claimsThe Supreme Court seems divided over whether to block thousands of lawsuits alleging the maker of the weedkiller Roundup failed to warn people it could cause cancer.
Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
Read full article: Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science FoundationThe Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation.
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruption
Read full article: Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruptionArchaeologists at Pompeii have used artificial intelligence to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance
Read full article: Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI allianceMicrosoft said Monday it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the latest move to untether a close partnership that helped unleash an artificial intelligence boom.
Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case
Read full article: Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets caseA court in Taiwan has sentenced a former employee of Tokyo Electron to 10 years in prison for stealing trade secrets from TSMC.
Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on moose
Read full article: Researchers say remote Lake Superior island's wolves are thriving as packs prey on mooseResearchers say more wolves are roaming a remote Lake Superior island, using moose as one of their primary food sources.
The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk
Read full article: The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at riskThe Atacama Desert in Chile offers some of the clearest views of the universe, thanks to its dry climate, high altitude and isolation from light pollution.