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Google is up to its regular election tricks, according to the Media Research Center. An MRC investigation found that when searching for a candidates name with “presidential race 2024,” Joe Biden’s campaign website is the top result, while Donald Trump’s campaign website doesn’t appear on the first page.
A 20-year-old man from New Jersey allegedly flew to Florida to physically assault his online gaming rival, in a case of an online deathmatch entering the real world. Perplexed by the case, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper commented, “This is a weird one. Some things make you say hmm.”
As AI continues to advance, concerns about job displacement are growing, particularly in creative industries. Now, OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati suggests that creative jobs will become obsolete, reasoning that this is okay because “maybe they shouldn’t have been there in the first place.”
Volkswagen and Rivian have announced a joint venture that will bring Rivian’s EV software expertise to VW’s product lineup. The $5 billion deal has provided a lifeline to Rivian, which has faced major financial problems this year.
Google has announced the expansion of its woke Gemini AI technology to teen students using school accounts, alongside the introduction of new tools for educators. The leftist tech giant is extending its AI plans to reach teens and children whose education often includes a Google account.
Meta’s recent initiative to label AI-generated images on its social media platforms has ignited a heated debate within the photography community, as many professionals claim their non-AI images are being incorrectly tagged.
Elon Musk’s Tesla Cybertruck has encountered yet another setback as the electric vehicle manufacturer has issued two new recalls addressing windshield wiper malfunctions and potentially detaching trunk bed trim.
Linda Yaccarino, the woke chief executive of X/Twitter, has made significant changes to her inner circle as she faces mounting pressure from owner Elon Musk to improve the platform’s financial performance.
In a strategic move to bolster its position in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape, Apple is reportedly in talks with Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to forge an AI partnership similar to its recent collaboration with OpenAI.
Neuralink owner Elon Musk has recently confirmed the arrival of a new addition to his family, his twelfth child born earlier this year with Neuralink’s Director of Special Projects, Shivon Zilis. This marks the third child Musk has had with his employee.
A Tesla vehicle operating in “self-drive” mode reportedly collided with a police car at the scene of a fatal accident in Fullerton, California, narrowly missing an officer investigating the prior crash.
Tech giants IBM and its spin-off Kyndryl are once again in the legal spotlight, facing allegations of age discrimination in a lawsuit filed by five veteran executives and employees with over 150 years of combined service.
Recent internal records suggest that Tesla, Elon Musk’s EV company has reduced its global workforce by more than 14 percent since the beginning of 2024, bringing its total headcount to just over 121,000 employees, including temporary workers.
On Tuesday afternoon, Massachusetts experienced a statewide disruption in its emergency calling system, caused by a malfunctioning firewall from the state’s 911 vendor, Comtech.
Elon Musk’s plan to transform X, formerly known as Twitter, into an “everything app” is coming into clearer focus, with newly revealed documents shedding light on the company’s strategy to integrate a comprehensive payments network into its social media platform.
Facebook and Instagram users are increasingly turning to small claims courts to regain access to their accounts, highlighting the ongoing customer service issues plaguing Meta’s platforms. Many people are reportedly achieving success with getting their accounts back and in some cases even winning damages from the surveillance capitalism monster.
Tesla CEO and owner of X/Twitter Elon Musk made a concerted effort to rebuild his frayed relationship with the advertising community during his appearance at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity on Wednesday.
Research shared with the Wall Street Journal shows that Mark Zuckerberg’s Instagram floods the accounts of children as young as 13 with sexually suggestive videos within minutes of their creation, contradicting its claims of prioritizing age-appropriate content.
Web porn kingpin Pornhub has announced that it will block access to its website in Indiana, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, and Nebraska this summer due to new age verification laws intended to restrict children’s access to adult content. The porn company is intent on blocking access in every state that passes a law intended to prevent children from freely accessing pornography.
A devastating ransomware attack on Ascension, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, led to alarming lapses in patient care and highlighted the growing threat of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector. In one case, a nurse almost gave the wrong dose of medication to a baby due to confusing paperwork as the hospital’s computers were shut down.
A lawsuit filed by a Meta engineer accuses the company of fostering a sexist work environment and retaliating against him for speaking out against the mistreatment of female employees. This is just the latest incident of leftist infighting in Silicon Valley.
Nvidia, once a niche chipmaker, has skyrocketed to become the world’s most valuable public company, surpassing tech giants like Microsoft and Apple. The company’s meteoric rise has been fueled by its industry-leading AI chips.
Fisker, once considered a competitor of Tesla in the EV market, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking to restructure its debt and sell assets in an effort to salvage its operations.
Apple’s upcoming operating system, iOS 18, has reignited the debate surrounding the tech giant’s practice of “Sherlocking” — integrating features similar to those offered by popular third-party apps into its own ecosystem, often at no additional cost, resulting in the apps they copycat losing their appeal.
The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism’s annual Digital News Report has revealed growing global concerns about the use of AI in news production and its potential to contribute to the spread of misinformation.
A former Google Maps UX researcher has shed light on the company’s decision not to include a “scenic route” option in its navigation app, citing potential bias against low-income areas. The thinking of Google engineers in designing a product less useful for consumers is a clear reflection of corporate DEI policies.
The glitz and glamour of being a young influencer on Instagram may seem alluring, but beneath the surface lies a disturbing reality that threatens the safety and well-being of these vulnerable stars. Young girls on the platform can have massive followings with up to 92 percent of followers being adult men.
Banking giant Wells Fargo recently terminated several employees after discovering they were simulating keyboard activity to create the impression of activity while working remotely. The bank, like an increasing number of companies, uses technology to keep an eye on what remote workers are doing at home, which can range from eye trackers, screenshots, and tracking keystrokes.
Microsoft President Brad Smith acknowledged the company’s role in major security breaches that allowed China-linked hackers to infiltrate federal government computer networks in a Congressional hearing this week. The executive also defended the company’s operations in the communist dictatorship.
The Stanford Internet Observatory, a research center studying “online misinformation” and a prominent part of what Stephen Miller calls the “censorship-industrial complex,” is on the brink of shutting down due to mounting political and legal pressures, as well as dwindling staff and funding.
Microsoft has announced that its controversial Recall AI feature will not be launching with the first batch of Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs on June 18, as previously planned.
OpenAI, the troubled startup behind the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has announced the appointment of retired U.S. Army General and former NSA chief Paul Nakasone to its board of directors, claiming it will leverage his extensive experience in cybersecurity to safeguard its cutting-edge technology.
Apple and OpenAI recently struck a deal that will see the tech giant compensate the AI company for the use of its ChatGPT technology through distribution, rather than traditional financial means. This means that the eyeballs of every iPhone user in America are worth much more than billions of dollars to OpenAI.
Eight former SpaceX employees have reportedly escalated their legal battle against Elon Musk and his aerospace company by filing a lawsuit in California state court, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation.
Elon Musk’s X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has announced plans to hide all users’ “likes” in an effort to “better protect your privacy,” a move that has sparked concerns about potential blackmail, abuse, and the inability to validate post engagement — making it easier than ever for bots to distort and disrupt the platform.
The Bay Area’s Once untouchable tech industry has been hit hard by a wave of layoffs and salary cuts, leaving many workers struggling to make ends meet in one of the most expensive regions in the country.
Elon Musk’s heavily touted Tesla Full-Self Driving (FSD) feature has been the subject of scrutiny as recent videos showcase the system’s struggles in navigating complex and unexpected road situations.
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X/Twitter and CEO of Tesla, has voluntarily dismissed his breach of contract claims against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman.
A recent study by software company BambooHR has shed light on the harsh realities of return to office (RTO) mandates, suggesting that at some companies they are merely a back-channel approach to layoffs.