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AI data centers must be stopped, green groups tell Congress
'The harms of data center growth are well established, and massive.'
By Chris Taylor
People negatively judge others who glitch on video calls, according to study
The Uncanny Valley is doing more harm than you think.
Check out these updates to iOS 26's motion sickness feature
Those little moving dots level up in their fight against nausea.
It's time to add AI protections to your will
That means everyone, not just celebs.
AT&T commits to ending DEI programs while seeking government approval
The telecom giant is the latest to succumb to the FCC's anti-DEI pressure.
Anthropic launches Claude for Nonprofits for Giving Tuesday
While some nonprofits are conflicted about the use of AI, some are already incorporating it into their work.
Apple was a role model, until it wasn't
Lennon Torres again finds herself disappointed with the tech giant after it allegedly caves to homophobia.
By Lennon Torres and Sarah Gardner
Is Kim Kardashian Neuralink's next ambassador? The internet thinks so.
The billionaire is coming up with a plan to address low brain activity, and fans theorize it's a brain chip.
One man's online campaign to save a Hollywood icon
When an iconic theater closed, Ben Steinberg turned his social media into a pressure campaign. And it may have worked.
High-risk, manipulated content can remain on Facebook, Meta Oversight Board rules
The board recommends better labeling, but doesn't push for removal.
OpenAI denies allegations in teen death lawsuit
The company instead cites Adam Raine's past suicidal risk and his violation of ChatGPT policies.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Character.AI debuts choose-your-own-adventure Stories for teens
This will be the company's first major attempt to rebuild the experience for teens after banning them from open-ended chats.
What to know before you buy an AI toy
AI toys may look fun, but there's a lot to understand about how they can affect your child.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Grokipedia sourcing info from the internet's biggest neo-Nazi forum, researchers say
Cornell researchers found dozens of citations linking to Stormfront.
Did you know Apple launched a new product today? Get the Hikawa Phone Grip.
The quirky iPhone stand is also an accessibility device.
Amazon fends off greenwashing lawsuit after SCOTUS refuses to hear case
Planet Green v. Amazon sought to hold the retailer accountable for profiting off of allegedly dirty products.
Experts: AI chatbots unsafe for teen mental health
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Meta AI consistently failed expert testing.
By Rebecca Ruiz
OpenAI announces new ChatGPT for Teachers
The secure workspace is free for verified educators (for now).
TikTok debuts 'affirmation' journal, soothing sounds
The video platform is going all in on relaxation and mindfulness tools.
By Rebecca Ruiz
San Francisco now has two driverless car options
The toaster-shaped vehicles are currently available for free.
Want to chat on Roblox? You'll need to verify your age.
The gaming platform will soon require age estimation in order to chat with other users.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Uber, Lyft face lawsuits from male drivers, claiming discrimination
The plaintiffs claim new safety features for women violate civil rights protections.
5 strategies to avoid ChatGPT dependency
Avoid getting hooked on an AI chatbot by taking these steps.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Deepfake 'Kirkification' memes are running rampant on social media
Old memes have been repurposed with the face of the slain conservative influencer.
Waymo to start taking freeway rides in select cities
The autonomous vehicle company announced new freeway capabilities.
By Rebecca Ruiz