A tale of 2 families: Teens rely on social media, but some opt out until it’s necessary
Some teenagers are initiating social media ‘cleanses’ because of the toll they know it takes on mental health and grades.
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Three burning AI questions that Apple needs to answer at WWDC 24
From AI partners to data privacy and more, here are three questions Apple needs to answer at WWDC 24 on Monday
Scientists don’t know much about the heliosphere’s shape. An interstellar probe could change that
No probe has ever gotten a good look at the heliosphere from the outside or properly sampled the local interstellar medium.
AI search answers are like fast food: Convenient but not the healthiest for your information diet
AI Overviews is like fast food that gets delivered through a drive-through window—it’s quick, hot, and convenient, but not the healthiest choice.
New York to ban ‘addictive’ suggested posts on social media feeds for kids
The move comes amid heightened concern about social media use among children and a push to regulate tech platforms at the state and federal levels.
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Agility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson insists the robots are only coming for the jobs we don’t want
The Agility Robotics CEO talks humanoids, AR, and startup culture on the latest episode of the ‘Rapid Response’ podcast.
AI in banking requires computing power that only Big Tech can provide. This worries fintech execs
Development of AI in banking requires computing power only Big Tech like Microsoft and Google can provide, but this reliance concerns experts.
MrBeast took money from a Koch-linked organization for a YouTube video (exclusive)
MrBeast lists Stand Together as one of the main sponsors in a YouTube video. The organization was founded by billionaire Charles Koch.
How AI is changing the rapidly growing world of sports cards
For a sector that expanded rapidly during the pandemic, the addition of AI tools has been met with a generally positive response.
We’re unprepared for the threat GenAI on Instagram, Facebook, and Whatsapp poses to kids
Child sexual abuse material is exacerbated by generative AI and everyone from parents to designers and governments need to stop it.
AI and genetic engineering advancements could make designing new proteins possible
The CRISPR-AI combination is still in its infancy, but once it matures it could be highly beneficial, even helping the world tackle climate change.
Why SpaceX won’t be taking a trip to the Hubble telescope anytime soon
NASA cited a number of risks as to why SpaceX wouldn't be allowed to visit the 34-year-old Hubble telescope.
How AI can power GLP-1’s next frontier in medicine
Given growing AI advancements, providers should soon be able to predict which patients will fare better on a specific weight loss drug.
Here’s what experts predict will happen with Nvidia’s stock split
Nvidia, the chipmaker that is powering the current generative AI revolution, is set to split its stock by a factor of 10 to 1.
Humane seeks a buyer as it warns AI Pin owners to stop using its charging accessory
Humane AI Pin maker has reportedly approached potential buyers, including HP, as it looks to fetch $1 billion for the sale of the company.
AI in music: Not all doom and gloom
Technology is enabling better playlists, more copyright protection, and increased music discovery. Technology is enabling better playlists, more copyright protection, and increased music discovery.
As chip giant Nvidia soars, data cloud company Snowflake fizzles
As Nvidia hit a new all-time high price on Wednesday, Cisco and Snowflake both had disappointing analyst day presentations.
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Feds to open antitrust inquiries of Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia
The agreement between the two agencies shows regulatory scrutiny is gathering steam amid concerns over concentration in the industries that make up AI. The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission have reached a deal that allows them to proceed with antitrust investigations into the dominant roles that Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia play in the artificial intelligence industry.
How calls for AI safety could wind up helping heavyweights like OpenAI
Abstract notions of super-dangerous AI may only feed the hype that current models are more impactful than they really are.
Generative AI job postings increase tenfold in the past year
Over the past two years, from April 2022 to April 2024, Indeed saw a 75-times increase in generative AI job postings.
Kirameki: The display screen that could reshape advertising and retail
Kirameki’s ultra-high definition display screen could usher in a breakthrough in advertising and ecommerce.
The Olympics are the next target in Russia’s disinformation war
Threats against this summer’s Olympics are just the latest example of how Russia is seeking to sow chaos around the world.
AI tools are ‘writing fiction’ in this massively popular news app
NewsBreak, a hugely popular app in the U.S. bills itself as a go-to source for local news, but it's use of AI has resulted in false articles.
Asana says its new AI teammates are ready to manage your projects
The work management platform’s latest AI dives into the nitty-gritty of getting stuff done—sometimes with ‘superhuman’ results, says CEO Dustin Moskovitz.
If you want to understand Nvidia’s stock splits, take a look at Apple’s
Apple’s history of stock splits offers some insight on what to expect with the Nvidia 10-for-1 stock split.
