Breaking down the verdict in the landmark social media addiction trial
In a landmark social media trial, Meta and YouTube were found liable for creating products that led to addictive behavior. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Watch: Humanoid robot walks alongside first lady Melania Trump at White House
Melania Trump hosted an AI-powered humanoid robot at the White House on Wednesday as part of a children's technology summit. The first lady delivered remarks on her mission "to empower children through technology and education."
Semicon China: AI, advanced packaging set to drive country’s chip industry growth
Agentic artificial intelligence and advanced packaging technology will be key growth drivers for China’s chip industry in coming years, as the country is expected to increase its share of chipmaking capacity to nearly half of the world’s total by 2028. According to data revealed at Semicon China, th...
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is not impressed with AI, says it may not replace humans
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak expressed skepticism about AI's ability to replace humans, emphasizing its lack of emotions, understanding, and real-life experience. He believes true human intelligence, with its nuances and empathy, is far from being replicated by current technology. Wozniak highlig...
Shenzhen eyes ‘leapfrog’ gains in AI server supply chain under self-reliance push
Shenzhen – southern China’s technology powerhouse – has launched an ambitious three-year action plan to build itself into a hub for intelligent computing clusters by advancing key areas such as semiconductors, storage and AI servers. The city aimed to see a “leapfrog” increase in the production capa...
Europe’s Tech Exodus Drained $1.4 Trillion in Value, Study Shows
European technology companies with a combined value of €1.2 trillion ($1.4 trillion) have debuted on overseas exchanges or ended up in the hands of foreign buyers over the last decade, a study found.
Meta announces stock options to its key leaders, company adds payout terms & conditions
Meta is reportedly granting stock options to key leaders, including its CFO and technology chief, to retain talent amidst growing pressure in the AI race. This incentive plan aims to align executive compensation with significant future success over a five-year timeline, as the company faces high-lev...
Samsung TV Plus Will Introduce New Interactive Shopping Capabilities
Samsung and Amazon will team up to bring interactive technology from Amazon to Samsung TV Plus, giving users the opportunity to shop from Amazon via their remote control or respond to other entreaties from advertisers. The new service will launch in July and will make Samsung TV Plus the first exter...
EU push for AI sovereignty could lead to ‘disaster’ – Siemens boss
The EU risks falling behind on innovation by cutting reliance on US technology too quickly, Siemens CEO Roland Busch warns Read Full Article at RT.com
China’s WeRide eyes Hong Kong, Singapore roads for robotaxis as self-driving giants expand
Chinese self-driving technology developers continue to expand outside the mainland as WeRide seeks to launch robotaxi services this year in Hong Kong and Singapore, according to an executive. WeRide’s planned entry into Hong Kong was set to cover both robotaxis and robobuses, said senior director of...
AI boom risks widening wealth divide, says BlackRock’s Larry Fink
CEO of asset manager says only a few firms and investors may reap rewards from growth in the technologyThe boom in artificial intelligence risks widening inequality, with only a handful of companies and investors likely to reap its financial rewards, the BlackRock chief executive, Larry Fink, has wa...
Primary Wave to Acquire Kobalt, Creating $7 Billion Company
Primary Wave Music has announced a “definitive” agreement to acquire Kobalt, one of the world’s largest independent music publishing and technology platforms, from Francisco Partners, creating a company valued at approximately $7 billion. The transaction, announced Monday morning, includes an invest...
Princess Diana and Winston Churchill Brought Back to Life With ‘Jurassic Park’ Technology in Edgy ‘SNL U.K.’ Last Supper Sketch
Princess Diana and Winston Churchill were among a selection of dead Great Britons brought back to life with “Jurassic Park” technology in an edgy “Saturday Night Live U.K.” sketch. In a skit titled “David Attenborough’s Last Supper” in the inaugural episode of the live sketch show, the natural...
How the FBI can conduct mass surveillance – even without AI
Anthropic fought against the government’s misuse of its technology, but authorities are buying Americans’ data, enabling them to surveil citizens at scaleThe FBI declares it can conduct mass surveillance without AI, despite Anthropic’s protest.A central part of the standoff between Anthropic and the...
Wimbledon introduces video reviews for players to challenge umpire calls
Reviews allowed for double bounces and double hitsPlayers not able to challenge electronic line callsWimbledon will introduce video review technology this year that will allow players to challenge judgment calls made by the chair umpire, the tournament’s organisers have announced.Players will not be...
Tech giants plan over $650 billion in AI infrastructure investment
Washington, March 15 (SANA) U.S. technology giants including Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Meta and Microsoft are preparing to invest more than $650 billion in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure by 2026, according to reports cited by Bloomberg. The spending reflects an intensifying global...
Meta Launches New Anti-Scam Tools, Deploys AI Technology to Fight Scammers and Protect People - meta.com
Meta Launches New Anti-Scam Tools, Deploys AI Technology to Fight Scammers and Protect People meta.com
Fighting Scammers and Protecting People With New Technology and Partnerships - meta.com
Fighting Scammers and Protecting People With New Technology and Partnerships meta.com
Eric Schmidt: Big Tech should power its own AI ambitions
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly polarizing — not just because of the content it produces or which jobs it might displace, but because many Americans believe it is driving up their electric bills. Currently, most data centers draw from the public grid rather than securing their own energy sources – a fact that many associate with sky-high electricity prices. Responding to widespread bipartisan concern, President Trump gathered various technology executives at the White House th...
JPMorgan buys UK pensions technology firm WealthOS, memo shows - Reuters
JPMorgan buys UK pensions technology firm WealthOS, memo shows Reuters