It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills
Read full article: It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skillsArtificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news.
Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunami
Read full article: Earthquake off Indonesia topples buildings, kills 1 person and sets off small tsunamiAn undersea magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled buildings in parts of northern Indonesia, sent people fleeing from their homes, killed at least one person and generated a small tsunami.
To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'
Read full article: To fix a patient's irregular heartbeat, doctors first tested its digital 'twin'Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are creating virtual replicas of patients’ hearts so they can test how to fix a life-threatening irregular heartbeat before treating the real organ.
Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decadesFour astronauts have embarked on a high-stakes flight around the moon, humanity’s first lunar voyage in more than half a century.
Moon rocket and weather are on NASA’s side for the first astronaut launch to the moon in decades
Read full article: Moon rocket and weather are on NASA’s side for the first astronaut launch to the moon in decadesEverything seems to be going NASA's way as the countdown proceeds toward a Wednesday launch of astronauts' first trip to the moon in more than half a century.
Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says
Read full article: Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia saysAustralia is considering bringing court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube after alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms.
Georgia proposal could take DNA swabs from immigrants in custody for minor offenses
Read full article: Georgia proposal could take DNA swabs from immigrants in custody for minor offensesA proposal in Georgia could allow DNA to be collected from immigrants taken into custody for minor offenses.
A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessons
Read full article: A college instructor turns to typewriters to curb AI-written work and teach life lessonsOnce a semester, a Cornell University instructor requires her students to complete an in-class assignment using typewriters — an exercise to help them understand what writing, thinking and classrooms were like before everything turned digital.
Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
Read full article: Things to know about Rice's whale, a rare species at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drillingOne of the world’s rarest whales, the Rice's whale, is in the way of the Trump administration's desire to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules
Read full article: Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rulesTrump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act.
Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater
Read full article: Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwaterThis year’s Webby Award nominations highlight the internet’s wildest hits, from celebrity campaigns to strange viral products.
Apollo's impatient old-timers are rooting for NASA's return to the moon with Artemis II launch
Read full article: Apollo's impatient old-timers are rooting for NASA's return to the moon with Artemis II launchThe people who toiled night and day to put astronauts on the moon during Apollo are thrilled that NASA is finally going back.
Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'
Read full article: Ukrainians chide German defense boss for jibes about 'Lego' drones made by 'housewives'Senior officials in Kyiv are taking a swipe at the head of German defense giant Rheinmetall, whose unflattering comments about Ukrainian drone technology and the role of women in the war against Russia ignited a social media backlash.
Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfare
Read full article: Hacked hospitals, hidden spyware: Iran conflict shows how digital fight is ingrained in warfareIran has turned to its cyber operations to make up for its military disadvantages in its conflict with Israel and the U.S. Since the war began last month, hackers supporting Iran have launched thousands of cyberattacks on companies and organizations in both the U.S. and Israel, seeking to undermine the war effort and critical supply chains.
Meet the Artemis crew in NASA's first astronaut mission to the moon in more than a half-century
Read full article: Meet the Artemis crew in NASA's first astronaut mission to the moon in more than a half-centuryThe four astronauts making NASA's next lunar leap bear little resemblance to the Apollo era.
Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16
Read full article: Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16Indonesia has begun implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to pornography, cyberbullying, online scams and addiction.
Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 years
Read full article: Artemis II astronauts arrive at Florida launch site for first moon trip in 53 yearsThe astronauts set to become the first lunar visitors in more than half a century have arrived at their launch site.
He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery
Read full article: He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mysteryThe astronaut who prompted NASA's first medical evacuation earlier this year says doctors still don't know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station.
Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online search
Read full article: Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online searchInternet trailblazer Yahoo is exploring technology’s next frontier with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial intelligence.
AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuels
Read full article: AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuelsTech companies set ambitious climate goals at the start of the decade, promising to slash emissoins that contribute to global warming.
The sea beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice holds many secrets. These scientists dive deep to find out
Read full article: The sea beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice holds many secrets. These scientists dive deep to find outScientists are learning to dive beneath polar ice to study the flora and fauna below.
Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube
Read full article: Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTubeA Colorado woman whose son died from a fentanyl-laced pill he bought through social media is celebrating a pair of verdicts this week against Meta and YouTube.
Federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain risk
Read full article: Federal judge temporarily blocks the Pentagon from branding AI firm Anthropic a supply chain riskA federal judge has ruled in favor of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in temporarily blocking the Pentagon from labeling the company as a supply chain risk.
AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots
Read full article: AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbotsArtificial intelligence chatbots are so prone to flattering and validating their human users that they are giving bad advice that can damage relationships and reinforce harmful behaviors, according to a new study that explores the dangers of AI telling people what they want to hear.
Scientists captured female sperm whales on video working together during a birth to protect the calf
Read full article: Scientists captured female sperm whales on video working together during a birth to protect the calfScientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.
EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minors
Read full article: EU targets Snapchat over child safety and accuses porn sites of failing to block minorsEU regulators are investigating Snapchat over fears it's not doing enough to protect children from online harm.
Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocates
Read full article: Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocatesIt’s too soon to tell if this week’s jury decisions will lead to fundamental changes in how social media treats its young users.
Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young users
Read full article: Parents see hope in back-to-back rulings that social media providers failed to protect young usersParents are wondering what is next after juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles found social media providers failed to protect young users.
Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology event
Read full article: Melania Trump shares the spotlight with a robot at an education and technology eventMelania Trump often commands the attention of any room she enters, but on Wednesday, she shared the spotlight with a robot.
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial
Read full article: Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trialA jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services.
World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness
Read full article: World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illnessDutch food scientist Huub Lelieveld has won the World Food Prize for shaping modern food processing safety standards used worldwide.
OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns
Read full article: OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concernsOpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last fall as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence but also raised alarms in Hollywood and elsewhere.
Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot
Read full article: Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robotAmazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, just under two months after the startup introduced a humanoid robot called Sprout designed for social spaces like homes and schools.
Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagement
Read full article: Epic Games lays off more than 1,000 amid slowing Fortnite engagementFortnite publisher Epic Games said Tuesday it is laying off 1,000 employees to save money as it grapples with industry-wide and company-specific challenges.
Melania Trump hosts world counterparts and tech reps to discuss children, education and technology
Read full article: Melania Trump hosts world counterparts and tech reps to discuss children, education and technologyMelania Trump is calling on nations to work together to improve access to education and technology for children.
Judge questions Pentagon's motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AI
Read full article: Judge questions Pentagon's motives for labeling Anthropic as a security threat in battle over AIA federal judge weighing the merits of the Pentagon’s designation of rising Silicon Valley star Anthropic as a security threat repeatedly questioned the government’s reasons for vilifying the company following a dispute over how its artificial intelligence technology can be used in war.
Here's how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Read full article: Here's how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying aroundMost consumers are guilty of the same habit — filling drawers or closets with devices such as old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronics once those things are no longer needed.
Kalshi and Polymarket place new bans on insider trading as senators move to curb prediction markets
Read full article: Kalshi and Polymarket place new bans on insider trading as senators move to curb prediction marketsKalshi and Polymarket are tightening their rules on insider trading as Congress appears to be moving closer to cracking down on prediction markets.
Jury begins deliberations in landmark New Mexico trial over children's safety risks on Meta
Read full article: Jury begins deliberations in landmark New Mexico trial over children's safety risks on MetaJury deliberations have begun in a landmark trial where New Mexico prosecutors are accusing social media conglomerate Meta of misleading people about the safety of its platforms for children.
Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims
Read full article: Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claimsA jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company for $44 billion.
Trump officials announce 10-gigawatt data center, gas plants for former Ohio uranium site
Read full article: Trump officials announce 10-gigawatt data center, gas plants for former Ohio uranium siteThe U.S. Department of Energy has announced a public-private partnership with SoftBank and AEP Ohio to develop a massive artificial intelligence data center and power complex at a former uranium enrichment site in southern Ohio.
Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983
Read full article: Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983Ugandan wildlife authorities reintroduced rhinos into a remote protected area where the large mammals once were poached into extinction.
Drone video from inside a Fukushima reactor shows a hole in pressure vessel, likely fuel debris
Read full article: Drone video from inside a Fukushima reactor shows a hole in pressure vessel, likely fuel debrisA video taken by tiny drones sent into one of three damaged reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant shows a gaping hole in the thick-walled steel container of the core, with lumps of likely fuel debris hanging from it, in a first sighting of a pressure vessel bottom since the meltdown 15 years ago.
Teenagers sue Musk's xAI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them as minors
Read full article: Teenagers sue Musk's xAI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them as minorsThree teenagers in Tennessee have sued Elon Musk’s xAI, claiming the company’s image-generation tools were used to morph real photos of them into explicitly sexual images.
3 men are charged with conspiring to smuggle US artificial intelligence to China
Read full article: 3 men are charged with conspiring to smuggle US artificial intelligence to ChinaA senior vice president of Super Micro Computer Inc. and two others affiliated with the company have been charged with conspiring to smuggle billions of dollars of computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China.
Meteorite hunters scour Ohio for fragments of 7-ton space rock that crashed into Earth
Read full article: Meteorite hunters scour Ohio for fragments of 7-ton space rock that crashed into EarthMeteorite hunters are combing Ohio for fragments of a space rock that streaked across the sky earlier this week.