Warning system failed to activate before deadly LaGuardia Airport collision, NTSB says
The National Transportation Safety Board says critical runway surveillance technology failed to activate before the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday between a plane and a fire-rescue truck. Tom Hanson reports.
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...
Judge gives Pentagon 'Russia and China' reason in Anthropic case
A federal judge criticized the Pentagon's designation of AI firm Anthropic as a "supply chain risk," suggesting it aims to "cripple" the company rather than address national security. This move, unprecedented for a US firm, restricts government contracts and technology use, following a broad ban ord...
China space startup successfully demonstrates flexible robotic arm in orbit
BEIJING: A Chinese aerospace startup has successfully demonstrated a flexible robotic arm in orbit, marking a significant milestone for the country’s commercial space sector and advancing orbital refueling technology designed to extend spacecraft lifespans. Launched on March 16 aboard a Kuaizhou-11...
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...
New Mexico jury finds Meta violated consumer protection law in child safety trial
The New Mexico Department of Justice has won a landmark trial against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Estate of Mike Lynch ordered to pay £920m to Hewlett-Packard
Ruling linked to takeover of Autonomy in 2011 comes two years after tech tycoon died in superyacht disasterThe estate of late British tech tycoon Mike Lynch has been ordered to pay £920m to the technology company Hewlett-Packard (HP) two years after he died in a superyacht disaster.The ruling by Lon...
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...
Why cutting Anthropic from government could be harder than expected
The Trump administration will head to court this week to defend its decision to ban the federal government from using Anthropic products, but removing the technology itself may prove to be the bigger battle. The public clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic is forcing the federal government to co...
HKIC, Gobi Partners and HKU team up for fund backing university research start-ups
Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), the government’s investment arm, has teamed up with venture capital firm Gobi Partners and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to launch a fund on Tuesday to invest in technology start-ups spun off from the university’s research breakthroughs, according to an H...
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...
UAE's Red Rock Technology invests $10M in AI 'Brain' for global food security
Dubai: Red Rock Technology has committed a $10 million investment to develop Seedelligence, an artificial intelligence architecture designed to power the National Food & Seed Sovereignty Institute and its future global locations.Unlike conventional agritech systems, where artificial intelligence modules operate in isolation, Seedelligence is engineered as a single, centralised intelligence capable of coordinating every core element of the Institute’s infrastructure: agricultural robotics, h...