Costco Faces Lawsuit Over Tariff Refunds After US Court Strikes Down Trump Duties
A customer of Costco has filed a proposed class action lawsuit seeking to force the retailer to return potential tariff refunds to shoppers who paid higher prices when import duties…
Meta Introduces New Tools To Fight AI Slop And Impersonation On Facebook
Meta Platforms has announced new tools and updated creator guidelines aimed at tackling impersonation and the growing spread of low-quality AI-generated posts on Facebook. The move comes after widespread criticism…
AI Chatbots Face Scrutiny After Cases Link Conversations To Violent Attacks
Several recent criminal investigations and lawsuits have raised concerns about whether artificial intelligence chatbots may reinforce harmful beliefs or assist vulnerable users in planning violent acts. Experts and legal filings…
Grammarly Disables AI Feature That Imitated Famous Writers After Legal Backlash
Writing platform Grammarly has disabled an AI feature that imitated the writing personas of well-known authors and experts after criticism from those whose identities were used without consent. The feature,…
Study Finds AI Toy Conversations May Confuse Preschool Children
A study by researchers at University of Cambridge found that preschool children often struggled to interact with an AI-powered toy designed to encourage conversation and imaginative play. The research examined…
Canada Loses Over 100,000 Full-Time Jobs in 2026 as Tariff Pressure Weighs on Labour Market
Canada has lost more than 100,000 full-time jobs since the start of 2026, while the national unemployment rate climbed to 6.7%, according to labour figures released Friday. The data adds…
Hacker Breached FBI New York Office Systems Linked To Epstein Investigation
An unidentified foreign hacker breached computer systems at the FBI’s New York field office in 2023 and accessed files connected to the bureau’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
NTSB Says Distracted Driving Likely Contributed To Fatal Crashes Involving Ford BlueCruise
Two fatal crashes in 2024 involving Ford vehicles using the company’s BlueCruise hands-free driving system likely occurred while drivers were distracted in the moments before impact, according to documents released…
Ford Launches AI Assistant For Commercial Fleets Through Ford Pro Platform
Ford has introduced a new artificial intelligence assistant designed to help commercial fleet customers analyze vehicle data and improve operational efficiency. The tool, called Ford Pro AI, debuted this week…
Google Play Adds Game Trials, Cross-Platform Purchases, And Community Features
Google announced a series of gaming-focused updates to Google Play on Wednesday during the Game Developers Conference 2026, introducing new features designed to expand the platform’s gaming ecosystem across mobile…
AI-Generated Actor Tilly Norwood Releases Music Video, Drawing Criticism From Industry Observers
Particle6, a production company experimenting with artificial intelligence in entertainment, has released a music video featuring its AI-generated character Tilly Norwood, continuing efforts to introduce digital performers into film and…
Google Uses Gemini To Turn News Reports Into Flash Flood Forecasting Data
Flash floods are among the deadliest weather disasters globally, causing more than 5,000 deaths each year, yet they remain difficult to predict because of their sudden and localized nature. Google…
Group14 Begins Production Of Silicon Anode Materials To Scale EV Battery Technology
Electric vehicle manufacturers and consumer electronics companies have been closely watching the development of silicon anode batteries, a technology that could increase energy density and shorten charging times. Several startups…
Google Maps Adds Gemini-Powered Ask Maps And New 3D Immersive Navigation Experience
Google announced Thursday that it is introducing a new Gemini-powered “Ask Maps” conversational feature and rolling out an updated “Immersive Navigation” experience designed to make driving directions more interactive and…
OpenAI Adds Dynamic Visual Explanations To ChatGPT For Interactive Math And Science Learning
OpenAI has introduced a new feature called dynamic visual explanations in ChatGPT that allows users to interact with mathematical formulas and scientific concepts through real-time visual modules. The feature lets…
YouTube Advertising Revenue Surpasses Combined Total Of Four Major Hollywood Studios In 2025
YouTube generated an estimated $40.4 billion in advertising revenue during 2025, surpassing the combined ad revenue of several major Hollywood studios. The figures come from research firm MoffettNathanson and were…
Whistleblower Claims Former DOGE Engineer Took Social Security Data Covering Hundreds Of Millions Of Americans
A whistleblower complaint alleges that a former software engineer working with the Department of Government Efficiency removed sensitive data belonging to Americans from the Social Security Administration and stored it…
Amazon Expands Health AI Assistant To Main App And Website After One Medical Launch
Amazon has expanded access to its healthcare AI assistant, Health AI, making the tool available through the Amazon website and mobile app. The assistant was previously limited to the application…
Kalshi Adds Threads Sharing Feature To Embed Prediction Market Charts In Posts
Kalshi has introduced a new sharing feature that allows users to embed prediction market charts directly into posts on Threads. The update enables users to share forecasts from Kalshi markets…