University presidents elevate free speech under new partnership
The presidents of 13 universities are elevating free speech on their campuses this academic year, as part of a new nonprofit initiative announced Tuesday
2023-08-15 22:17
Maui Wildfires Have Devastated the Hawaiian Island—Here are 5 Organizations That Are Helping
Maui residents need a tremendous amount of support right now. Here's how you can help.
2023-08-15 02:59
Ford lures Apple executive to run new unit that will sell software subscription services
Ford has hired away a key Apple executive to run a new business unit that will sell software-related subscription services to vehicle owners
2023-08-14 21:50
For Mark Zuckerberg's Threads, the real rival is still TikTok -- not the former Twitter
Threads, the simple, bare-bones text-based social network created by Facebook owner Meta, burst onto the scene during a particularly bad week for the rival then still known as Twitter
2023-08-14 20:55
After a string of shark attacks, here's how officers at one New York beach use drones to keep swimmers safe
Warmer and cleaner waters off the coast of Long Island, New York, in recent years have brought growing numbers of bait fish to the area — and with them, the bigger fish that eat them, including sharks. In some ways, it's a good sign for the environment. But it's a different story for swimmers, surfers and beach goers.
2023-08-14 19:58
Don't expect quick fixes in 'red-teaming' of AI models. Security was an afterthought
White House officials concerned about AI chatbots' potential for societal harm and the Silicon Valley powerhouses rushing them to market are heavily invested in a three-day competition ending Sunday at the DefCon hacker convention in Las Vegas
2023-08-13 22:21
Starting next year, child influencers can sue if earnings aren't set aside, says new Illinois law
Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work
2023-08-13 02:48
Foundations seek to advance AI for good — and also protect the world from its threats
While technology experts sound the alarm on the pace of artificial intelligence development, philanthropists — including long-established foundations and tech billionaires — have been responding with an uptick in grants
2023-08-11 23:54
Energy Department announces largest-ever investment in 'carbon removal'
The Department of Energy announced Friday it is awarding up to $1.2 billion to two projects that promise to remove carbon dioxide from the air in what officials said was the largest investment in “engineered carbon removal” in history
2023-08-11 17:16
Chinese tech giant Huawei reports sales, profit up despite US sanctions
Chinese tech giant Huawei says its revenue rose 3% over a year earlier and its profit margin widened in the first half of 2023 despite sanctions that limit its access to U.S. processor chips
2023-08-11 16:29
Worldcoin scans eyeballs and offers crypto. What to know about the project from OpenAI's CEO
Weeks after its international launch, Worldcoin is drawing the attention of privacy regulators around the world
2023-08-11 14:24
Alibaba’s Sales Beat Estimates in First Step of Comeback Effort
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s revenue beat expectations after its core e-commerce arm returned to growth, a big step
2023-08-10 18:25