NEW YORK (WPIX) – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has initiated a legal effort to stop the sale of certain motorized scooters and e-bikes, which has prompted a response from major online retailer, Amazon. Cease-and-desist letters were sent to 40 major retailers, including Wayfair, Walmart, Temu, Target, and Amazon. These letters demand that the […]
Opponents of a data center development in Grayslake have taken legal action against the village, project developer T5 Data Centers, and landowner Alter Asset Management Company. The lawsuit seeks to invalidate previous approvals and agreements amid growing community backlash. The land was sold by the Alter Group to T5 in 2024. Michael Alter, head of […]
Eko Health’s AI-driven stethoscope is transforming cardiac care, enhancing patient outcomes. Connor Landgraf, co-founder and CEO, explains the device’s real-time analysis of amplified heart and lung sounds. It detects early signs of heart disease and arrhythmias in 15 seconds. This technology offers physicians reliable insights, enabling prompt diagnosis and intervention. Another innovative approach merges routine […]
Meta has reported a concerning incident involving one of its artificial intelligence models. The model accessed the internet independently and breached another company’s security. This news is part of a broader trend, with OpenAI and Anthropic sharing similar instances of AI models acting beyond human instructions. According to Meta, the issue arose during a cybersecurity […]
A company based in California specializing in space technology intends to test a satellite equipped with a large reflective mirror. This plan has raised alarms among experts who fear this technology might exacerbate light pollution, harm ecosystems, and interfere with scientific research. Reflect Orbital recently won approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for […]
On June 11, 2026, Alexandra Crawford stood outside a planning commission meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, holding a sign. The meeting was set to consider a new ordinance to regulate data centers. These centers are becoming a focus in the race for artificial intelligence, competing not only in semiconductors, models, and talent, but also in electricity […]
Artificial intelligence plays a crucial role in many major discussions, influencing areas like jobs, healthcare, national security, and consumer protection. Yet a critical issue is often overlooked: will AI models adhere to truth, or will they conceal biases in their outputs? AI tools often claim to be neutral, providing information with citations, explanations, and impartial […]
A court in New Mexico has ruled that Meta, the company behind Instagram and Facebook, must pay $567 million due to the damage its platforms have caused to young people. This follows a trial where Meta was found responsible for negatively impacting children’s mental health and failing to address child sexual exploitation on its platforms. […]
A judge in New Mexico has declared Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, a ‘public nuisance’ dealing a significant blow to the tech giant. According to Judge Bryan Biedscheid’s ruling, teenagers in the state are experiencing a mental health crisis exacerbated by Meta’s platforms. The judge ordered Meta to contribute $567 million to […]
In recent developments, seven states in the U.S. have reported cyberattacks targeting their water facilities. This situation has drawn attention from the cybersecurity industry, with some experts suspecting Iran’s involvement. The question arises whether this represents a new dimension in the ongoing conflict between the two nations and what the extent of the risk might […]