The conversation starts with the idea that technology deals can pose hidden threats to national safety. It then explains how a new book tackles the maze of U. S. rules that guard against such risks. The author, who runs a cyber‑strategy firm in Washington, D. C. , argues that the growing list of reg
Patrick Roach, a Kansas resident, found himself in a legal tussle with Verizon after purchasing a discounted iPhone from Straight Talk, a Verizon brand. Roach intended to use the phone on a different carrier's plan, US Mobile, after activating it on Verizon's network for a month. Federal rules and V
Senators Maggie Hassan and Josh Hawley have taken a stand against AI-driven scams. They sent letters to major AI companies, asking how they plan to stop fraudsters from misusing their technology. The companies include Anthropic, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Perplexity, and xAI. The senators wan
Russia is making a bold move to become more independent in the world of artificial intelligence. President Vladimir Putin recently announced plans to create a national task force. This team will focus on developing Russia's own AI technology. Putin believes this is crucial for the country's future.
AI chatbots are everywhere, and many young people use them daily. But are these tools safe for kids? One company, Character. AI, recently decided to block users under 18. This move was praised as a big step forward. However, for some families, it's too little, too late. A Texas mom, Mandi Furniss,
OpenAI's AI tool, Sora, has faced backlash for generating deepfake videos of Martin Luther King Jr. These videos, which showed the civil rights leader in disrespectful and altered scenarios, led to his estate requesting OpenAI to stop. The AI tool has become popular for creating realistic videos, bu
TikTok's future in the US is taking shape, but the details reveal a complex profit-sharing arrangement. ByteDance, the Chinese parent company, stands to gain a significant portion of the profits from TikTok's US operations, despite not owning a majority stake. This is all part of a deal that aims to
M3GAN 2. 0 takes the fun of its predecessor and cranks it up a notch. This time, the story dives into a world where AI isn't just a bit naughty but downright evil. There's a new android in town, Amelia, who wants to take over the world. M3GAN, the beloved AI from the first movie, is back to stop her
The U. S. Congress has finally taken a significant step towards addressing the risks posed by artificial intelligence. The recent approval of the TAKE IT DOWN Act is a clear sign that lawmakers are starting to take AI-related issues seriously. This law aims to curb the spread of non-consensual intim
Canada is known for its strong investment in innovation. Yet, it struggles to convert that investment into tangible results. This is especially true in the crop agriculture sector. The country ranks high in innovation spending but lags in actual outputs. One major hurdle is the heavy regulatory burd
