A recent study by the Media Research Center (MRC) has uncovered a significant bias in X’s algorithm, favoring Democratic members of Congress over their Republican counterparts in the lead-up to the 2024 election.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made headlines with his recent comments about former President Donald Trump, calling him a “badass” and praising his resilience while also addressing the role of political content on Facebook in the upcoming election.
A widespread IT outage linked to a software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has caused significant disruptions to businesses and services worldwide, affecting banks, airports, TV stations, and hotels.
Apple has initiated a global advertising campaign highlighting the privacy advantages of its Safari browser over Google Chrome, escalating the browser war between the two tech giants.
Despite the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence in tech hubs like San Francisco, the global business landscape shows a stark contrast in AI adoption and impact, according to a report by the Economist.
Marc Andreessen, co-founder of prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has announced his support for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, marking a significant departure from his long-standing allegiance to the Democrat party.
Former President Donald Trump’s supporters are reportedly preparing an AI executive order that could significantly alter the U.S. approach to AI development and regulation, potentially benefiting Silicon Valley companies and investors.
Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX and X/Twitter, has officially announced the relocation of both companies’ headquarters from California to Texas, citing concerns over California’s laws and urban safety issues.
Tech giant Microsoft has disbanded an internal team dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), due to “changing business needs.” Ditching DEI has sparked criticism from within the woke company about its commitment to these initiatives.
A recent study by MRC Free Speech America has uncovered a significant disparity in how X’s algorithm treats Vice President Kamala Harris’s account compared to potential Republican vice presidential candidates, raising questions about the platform’s commitment to unbiased content distribution.
Kenza Layli, an AI-generated Moroccan muslim lifestyle influencer, has been crowned the winner of the inaugural Miss AI beauty pageant.
The FBI has announced it “gained access” to the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspect in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, just two days after the incident.
OpenAI faces allegations of violating federal whistleblower protection laws, potentially hindering employees from reporting concerns about AI risks to regulators.
Tesla has reportedly postponed its highly anticipated robotaxi unveiling from August 8 to October, citing the need for additional prototype development and design refinements.
In a rare display of unity, prominent tech CEOs and billionaires from across the political spectrum have spoken out following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at his Saturday rally.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has come under scrutiny for its expanding operations in Boca Chica, Texas, as the company’s initial promises of maintaining a “small, eco-friendly” footprint clash with the reality on the ground.
Apple has once again sounded the alarm for iPhone users worldwide, issuing threat notifications about possible mercenary spyware attacks targeting individuals across 98 countries.
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire behind Neuralink, has made bold claims about the future of brain-computer interfaces, suggesting that his company’s technology will one day grant users “cybernetic superpowers.”
A recent study conducted by the FTC and international consumer protection networks has uncovered alarming statistics on the prevalence of “dark patterns” in subscription-based websites and apps. Dark Patterns are a collection of manipulative design techniques created by Silicon Valley to make it difficult to separate yourself from subscription services.
A former OpenAI safety employee has raised concerns about the company’s approach to artificial general intelligence (AGI), likening it to the ill-fated Titanic’s prioritization of speed over safety.
Intuit, the financial software giant behind QuickBooks and TurboTax, has revealed plans to lay off approximately 1,800 employees worldwide, representing 10 percent of its workforce, as part of a strategic shift towards AI and other priority areas.
X (formerly Twitter) and its owner Elon Musk have successfully petitioned a California court to dismiss a $500 million unpaid severance lawsuit, marking a temporary victory in the embattled company’s ongoing legal challenges.
Peloton, the once-booming exercise equipment company, is facing a lawsuit that claims it illegally sold customer data for use in training AI systems. The company is sweating its legal trouble as a California judge has denied its attempt to dismiss the lawsuit.
A routine car fire call in Upper Allen, Pennsylvania, turned into a complex firefighting operation when crews discovered the blaze involved a Tesla at an electric vehicle charging station. A massive response from multiple fire departments including a hazmat team was required to safely extinguish the blaze.
Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington and OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman have announced their collaboration on a new AI-driven health startup, Thrive AI Health, aimed at revolutionizing personalized healthcare and wellness — at the cost of your privacy.
A new report from blockchain research firm TRM Labs has unveiled a startling increase in cryptocurrency theft, with hackers more than doubling their illicit gains in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. Crypto crooks have stolen an astounding $1.38 billion so far this year.
As Chinese companies test their autonomous vehicles on American roads, concerns are growing about the vast amounts of data these “rolling surveillance devices” are collecting and the potential national security implications.
A new study published in Nature Communications has uncovered a concerning link between lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in electric vehicles, and the spread of harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.”
A recent Harvard Business School study has revealed significant hurdles in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure, potentially impeding the growth of EV adoption and hindering the Biden Administration and car industry’s efforts to force Americans into electric vehicles they don’t want.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ recent relocation to Miami, Florida, saved him close to $1 billion in taxes on his latest stock sales after he fled Washington State, which has a state capital gains tax.
Boeing has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to criminal fraud charges related to the fatal 737 Max crashes, a move that will brand the aerospace giant as a felon but allow it to avoid a trial. The company is likely to face of fine of $243 million — a drop in the bucket compared to its $78 billion in annual revenue, which a victims’ lawyer calls a “sweetheart deal.”
The electric vehicle revolution is encountering significant hurdles as consumers grapple with high costs, infrastructure challenges, and geopolitical tensions, potentially slowing the transition from traditional gas-powered cars, according to a report by Fast Company.
A federal consent decree has ordered a Seattle-area plastic surgery provider to pay $5 million in fines and restitution for posting fake positive reviews while also threatening patients over negative comments.
Apple is reportedly preparing to announce the integration of Google’s woke Gemini AI into iPhones at its annual September event, according to industry insider Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
Tech titans Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continue their public rivalry, with Musk criticizing Zuckerberg’s Independence Day celebrations, sourly stating, “I prefer to work.”
Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to implement a significant redesign that will remove interaction and engagement buttons from posts on users’ timelines, sparking controversy among its user base.
Privacy-focused email and VPN company Proton has unveiled Proton Docs, a privacy-focused document editor that aims to provide users with a secure alternative to Google Docs.
Despite recent algorithm changes aimed at improving search quality, Google News continues to face challenges with AI-generated spam content appearing in its top results, frequently outranking original reporting.
A recent investigation by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has uncovered a disturbing trend in AI development, where images of children are being used to train artificial intelligence models without consent, potentially exposing them to significant privacy and safety risks.
Google’s pursuit of AI has led to a massive increase in its greenhouse gas emissions, according to the company’s latest environmental report. Google has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2030, but emissions have actually surged by 50 percent over the past five years.
