Multi-nation agreement seeks cooperation on development of 'frontier' AI tech
At a global summit, the U.K. pledged just shy of $500 million toward AI tech development in order to help spur innovation and cement the country's place as a leader in the sector.
Study reveals rats have an imagination
Researchers conducted an experiment using virtual reality to test rats cognitive thinking.
Biden signs sweeping executive order on artificial intelligence development
President Joe Biden has signed a sweeping executive order to guide the development of artificial intelligence.
Thousands of Twin Cities school laptops and iPads lost or stolen, costing millions
Thousands of laptops and iPads issued to students at Twin Cities area schools have gone missing since the pandemic – and it’s costing millions of dollars, according to a FOX 9 Investigators analysis of inventory data.
The White House, Google launch virtual tour with audio captions, Spanish translation
The White House, Google Maps and Google Arts & Culture have launched a new virtual tour of the White House.
Watch out for 'Phantom Hacker' scams, FBI warns
Tech support scams have lead to $542 million in losses so far this year, according to the FBI.
Minnesota AG suing Meta over 'harmful, addicting' social media features
The lawsuit alleges that Facebook and Instagram's parent company knowingly used features that purposefully addicted children and teens, using algorithms to push users into descending "rabbit holes" in an effort to maximize engagement.
FTC plans to hire child psychologists to help regulate internet use for kids, teens
The Federal Trade Commission plans to hire child psychologists who can guide the organization's work to keep young Americans safe while using the internet.
States file lawsuits against Meta over kids' mental health
The lawsuit also claims that Meta collected data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent.
Tinder now lets your parents and friends play matchmaker for you
A mother knows best? The new Tinder feature lets users send a link to up to 15 people, allowing them to "play cupid."
Joe Biden announces technology hubs in 32 states and Puerto Rico
The White House says the dozens of U.S. technology hubs President Joe Biden is announcing will help communities across the country become centers of innovation critical to its competitiveness.
Instagram will soon let you create polls in your comments section
First animated GIFs, now polls. The Instagram comment section is getting more interactive.
Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users
The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.
Sony unveils new video game controller for disabled gamers
Sony’s new Access Controller will go on sale worldwide on Dec. 6 and cost $90 in the U.S.
LinkedIn announces another round of layoffs, cutting over 600 employees
LinkedIn is set to cut over 600 employees in a new round of layoffs, citing the need for "talent changes" to manage their business effectively.
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.
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.
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.
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.