This Tokyo Humanoid Robot Could Become a Driver
A group of researchers at the University of Tokyo, including one who consults for Toyota, believe that the future of autonomous vehicles may involve a humanoid robot behind the wheel.…
Elon Musk Withdraws Lawsuit Against OpenAI and Co-founders
Elon Musk has withdrawn his lawsuit against OpenAI, its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, and other associated parties, as confirmed by court documents ahead of a scheduled hearing in…
OpenAI Appoints New Leaders and Integrates ChatGPT with Apple Devices
OpenAI has declared significant organizational changes and a new strategic partnership on Monday, June 10. The company announced the hiring of Sarah Friar as Chief Financial Officer and Kevin Weil…
Adobe Revises Terms to Reassure Users on AI Training Practices
Adobe has announced an overhaul of its terms of service, explicitly stating that it will not use customer work to train its artificial intelligence models. This announcement was made through…
UK and Canadian Regulators Investigate 23andMe Data Breach
Privacy watchdogs from the United Kingdom and Canada have embarked on a joint investigation following a data breach at the genetic testing company 23andMe. This breach, disclosed by 23andMe last…
LinkedIn Restricts Ad Targeting in EU Following Data Use Complaint
LinkedIn has announced a change in its advertising practices in the European Union, ceasing to allow advertisers to target users based on their activity in LinkedIn Groups. This decision follows…
Club Penguin Fans Allegedly Behind Recent Disney Data Theft
Disney has suffered a significant data breach, with 2.5GB of internal data stolen, including developer tools and corporate strategies. The breach was highlighted in a recent BleepingComputer report which revealed…
Elon Musk Considers Banning Apple Devices From His Companies Over OpenAI Collaboration
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has issued a warning that he may ban the use of Apple devices at his companies due to security concerns stemming from Apple’s…
WWDC 2024: Key Announcements Including iOS 18, Apple Intelligence, and More
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicked off with a bang today, showcasing a series of exciting updates for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. This year’s keynote highlighted the transformative…
Meta Introduces ‘Communities’ on Messenger
Meta has launched a new feature in Messenger called “Communities,” allowing users to create large group chats without the need for an associated Facebook page. This update, reported by TechCrunch,…
NASA Funds $10 Million to Advance Mars Sample Return Plans from Blue Origin, SpaceX, and Others
NASA is seeking innovative approaches to enhance its ambitious $11 billion, 15-year mission to collect and return samples from Mars. The space agency has identified seven promising proposals from private…
New York Passes Law to Protect Minors From “Addictive Feeds” on Social Media
New York State’s legislature has recently passed a significant piece of legislation, the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act, aimed at regulating how social media platforms engage with…
Microsoft Revises Recall Feature After Security Backlash
Microsoft is shifting its Copilot+ Recall feature, which captures and saves user activity on PCs, to an opt-in model following significant backlash from cybersecurity and privacy experts. Recall operates by…
Google and RapidSOS Collaborate to Provide 911 Text Service Through RCS
Google has announced a collaboration with RapidSOS to introduce a new functionality in Google Messages that allows users to contact 911 through RCS (Rich Communication Services). This development is particularly…
Twitch Introduces Pay-to-Play Model for DJs
Twitch has introduced a new program to address copyright issues commonly encountered by DJs using its platform. This program mandates DJs to pay a portion of their earnings to music…
TikTok Tests New Streak Feature Similar to Snapchat
TikTok is currently testing a new engagement feature closely resembling the “streaks” popularized by Snapchat, as it seeks to increase user interaction and time spent on the platform. The company…
Salesforce Plans New AI Center in London as Part of $4 Billion UK Investment
Salesforce announced on Thursday, June 6, that it will establish its first and flagship artificial intelligence center in the United Kingdom, situated in London’s Blue Fin building. This initiative is…
Apple to Address Parental Control Flaw in Upcoming Update
Apple has committed to fixing a long-standing bug in its parental control system that permits children to bypass internet restrictions and access adult content by inputting a specific nonsensical phrase…
Humane Seeks $1 Billion Sale After AI Pin Fails to Impress
Humane,the AI hardware startup founded by former Apple designers, is reportedly seeking a buyout valued at over $1 billion despite poor reception and low sales of its AI Pin device.…
Stability AI Launches New Sound Generator
Stability AI, known for its AI-powered art generator Stable Diffusion, has launched a new open AI model called Stable Audio Open, designed for generating sounds and songs. The model was…