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Elon Musk’s Tesla has announced a recall of over 1.8 million vehicles across multiple models due to a potential hood latch issue that could compromise driver safety.
Tech giant Google has addressed concerns raised by prominent conservatives regarding its search autocomplete function, particularly its censorship of searches related to the recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The masters of the universe claims they are “working on improvements” including the autocomplete function.
Facebook has acknowledged an alleged “mistake” in censoring an iconic image of former President Donald Trump following the July 13 assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, sparking renewed debate over social media content moderation practices. Meta labeled the famous photo as an “altered image,” only later admitting it was a “mistake.”
A 76-year-old pro-life activist from Florida has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging the tech giant violated state law by abruptly shutting down her account without warning or allowing her to save her data.
The official video of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony has been taken down from the Olympics YouTube channel following mixed reactions and criticism of the event.
Renowned legal expert Johnathan Turley has sounded the alarm on the potential threats to free speech posed by media rating systems, particularly focusing on the operations of NewsGuard.
The artificial intelligence boom that revitalized US tech stocks in 2023 is now facing scrutiny as investors question the sustainability of AI-driven market gains.
SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ guild representing voice and motion-capture performers in the video game industry, has announced a strike against major gaming companies that began on Friday.
In a recent op-ed, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns that the United States must lead a global coalition of democratic nations to control artificial intelligence development, or risk authoritarian regimes like Russia and China dominating the technology and shaping a less free future.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has initiated an informal poll on X (formerly Twitter), asking whether the electric vehicle giant should invest $5 billion in his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, a move that has raised eyebrows in the tech and automotive industries.
KnowBe4, a prominent cybersecurity firm, recently uncovered a sophisticated infiltration attempt by a North Korean “threat actor” who posed as a remote software engineer on their internal IT team. The North Korean spy, after being hired, immediately began uploading malware to the company’s systems.
Meta’s Oversight Board, known as the social media giant’s “supreme court,” has concluded that Instagram should have removed AI deepfake pornography made of a Indian public figure, highlighting significant gaps in the platform’s content moderation policies and practices.
CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm that broke the internet, has released a comprehensive post-incident review (PIR) detailing the cause of last week’s widespread Windows crash that affected 8.5 million machines and outlining steps to prevent future occurrences. The company is so repentant they are sending certain users $10 Uber Eats gift cards as an apology.
Tesla’s disappointing second-quarter earnings report triggered a significant drop in the company’s stock price, causing CEO Elon Musk’s net worth to plummet by approximately $16 billion in a single day.
Chris “Ava Kris” Tyson, a transgender sidekick of YouTube superstar MrBeast, who is especially popular amongst children and teenagers, is at the center of controversy following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a minor and grooming.
Cybersecurity start-up Wiz has turned down a $23 billion acquisition offer from Google, choosing instead to pursue an initial public offering (IPO). The acquisition would have been Google’s largest in the history of the internet giant.
Elon Musk’s Tesla faced a significant setback as its shares dropped more than 12 percent in morning trading on Wednesday following disappointing second-quarter earnings results.
Boeing-owned Wisk Aero is making strides towards introducing autonomous air-taxis, with plans to commence passenger flights “later in the decade” as it collaborates with U.S. regulators for necessary approvals.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has attributed the estrangement from his “transgender” son to what he terms the “woke mind virus,” explaining this experience has caused him to “vow to destroy the woke mind virus.”
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has filed a lawsuit against real estate developer Troon Pacific, claiming his recently purchased $27 million San Francisco mansion is riddled with defects and construction issues.
CrowdStrike recently became the very “single point of failure” its executive had warned against just weeks before a catastrophic software update that brought down computers running Microsoft Windows around the world, crippling everything from airlines to banks in the process.
President Joe Biden’s unexpected announcement of his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race has sent shockwaves through the political landscape and business community, eliciting a wide range of responses from prominent figures in big tech and big business.
The FBI reportedly utilized advanced, unreleased technology from digital intelligence company Cellebrite to access the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man identified as the shooter in the recent attack on former President Donald Trump.
Microsoft recently suffered a major global outage due to a recently pushed update by cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike, sparking a major wakeup call for the woke DEI-focused tech world.
The recent worldwide IT outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update has brought renewed attention to the cybersecurity firm’s dominant market position and its controversial role in the 2016 Democratic National Committee (DNC) “RussiaGate” hacking investigation.
A recent study by the Media Research Center (MRC) has uncovered a significant bias in X’s algorithm, favoring Democratic members of Congress over their Republican counterparts in the lead-up to the 2024 election.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made headlines with his recent comments about former President Donald Trump, calling him a “badass” and praising his resilience while also addressing the role of political content on Facebook in the upcoming election.
A widespread IT outage linked to a software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has caused significant disruptions to businesses and services worldwide, affecting banks, airports, TV stations, and hotels.
Apple has initiated a global advertising campaign highlighting the privacy advantages of its Safari browser over Google Chrome, escalating the browser war between the two tech giants.
Despite the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence in tech hubs like San Francisco, the global business landscape shows a stark contrast in AI adoption and impact, according to a report by the Economist.
Marc Andreessen, co-founder of prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has announced his support for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, marking a significant departure from his long-standing allegiance to the Democrat party.
Former President Donald Trump’s supporters are reportedly preparing an AI executive order that could significantly alter the U.S. approach to AI development and regulation, potentially benefiting Silicon Valley companies and investors.
Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX and X/Twitter, has officially announced the relocation of both companies’ headquarters from California to Texas, citing concerns over California’s laws and urban safety issues.
Tech giant Microsoft has disbanded an internal team dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), due to “changing business needs.” Ditching DEI has sparked criticism from within the woke company about its commitment to these initiatives.
A recent study by MRC Free Speech America has uncovered a significant disparity in how X’s algorithm treats Vice President Kamala Harris’s account compared to potential Republican vice presidential candidates, raising questions about the platform’s commitment to unbiased content distribution.
The FBI has announced it “gained access” to the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspect in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, just two days after the incident.
OpenAI faces allegations of violating federal whistleblower protection laws, potentially hindering employees from reporting concerns about AI risks to regulators.
Tesla has reportedly postponed its highly anticipated robotaxi unveiling from August 8 to October, citing the need for additional prototype development and design refinements.