Opening statements began on a Tuesday in a trial against Meta Platforms in Oakland, California. Advocates and parents of social media victims gathered outside the federal courthouse. They held a banner featuring names of children and young adults who died due to social media-related harms, such as cyberbullying and sextortion. Among the names were Giovanni, […]
Ukrainian forces have unleashed a significant drone attack on Russia, marking one of the largest since the invasion over four years ago. Nearly 800 drones were deployed only two days after a prior assault, according to Ukrainian officials. Simultaneously, a Russian missile strike in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, resulted in at least 10 civilian deaths and […]
Many people wonder if they would ride in a driverless taxi. A more pressing question is, who is responsible if an injury occurs inside one? This became a reality when federal regulators approved Zoox’s driverless taxi for commercial use recently. Soon, people in Las Vegas can use a vehicle with no driver’s seat, steering wheel, […]
ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence (AI) assistants now have billions of users. Despite their widespread adoption, data on how people use these tools has been limited and lacking depth. To address this gap, researchers have established the AI Observatory. The AI Observatory serves as a public resource aiming to measure AI usage effectively. It analyzes […]
Firestorms ravaged Los Angeles County, displacing families and claiming 31 lives. During this time, Polymarket, a leading platform for predicting global events, saw a surge in online wagers. Users posed questions about the Eaton and Palisades fires, speculating on their growth, containment, and the damage inflicted. Nine U.S. senators recently addressed the U.S. Commodity Futures […]
Receiving unexpected text messages offering an Amazon job can seem promising, but caution is crucial. These messages tout remote positions with lucrative pay and minimal hours. However, they are often scams with tell-tale warning signs. How the Amazon Job Scam Operates The scam messages claim affiliation with Amazon, promising $600 a day for just over […]
As Elon Musk diverts his attention to ventures like SpaceX, some key supporters question if Tesla has become a secondary concern for him. Photograph of Elon Musk in a Tesla, Beijing 2023. (Credit: Tingshu Wang/Reuters) Tad Park remains a staunch supporter of Tesla. His confidence in the company is so profound that he once placed […]
A year before she passed away, 29-year-old Sophie Rottenberg embarked on a significant personal journey. She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and also left behind a memorable sense of humor through her “tiny hand” photos, which became a signature joke. These playful memories were honored at her funeral, where mourners received toy replicas. Sadly, Sophie died by […]
In February, Disney and other studios expressed concerns about Seedance’s AI tools potentially creating content with copyrighted characters and celebrity likenesses without proper authorization. These concerns came to a head as people examined Seedance 2.0, unveiled by ByteDance, on various devices in Shanghai. On August 17, 2026, ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association announced an […]
Electric vehicles, battery storage, transmission lines, wind turbines, solar installations, and next-gen nuclear reactors start with materials extracted from the earth. To build AI power infrastructure, data centers, advanced manufacturing, and an electrified economy, America must secure critical minerals. Americans increasingly agree that our future demands more electricity than our past. Whether focusing on economic […]