Dating app uses AI to match people based on their taste in musicVinylly takes users' taste in music and matches them with compatible love interests.
Teachers blast social media's effects on childrenThe American Federation of Teachers says there is a significant cost to education caused by children's social media use.
Feds warn hospitals not to divulge patients' telehealth informationHospitals are being warned to be careful when using services that could divulge sensitive health information to companies like Meta and Google.
Tech giants commit to Biden administration-brokered AI safety rulesAmazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI have made voluntary commitments to ensure their products are safe.
Google is testing AI tool 'Genesis' that can write news articlesThe news comes as some news organizations express interest in using artificial intelligence tools.
First-generation iPhone sells for record $190,000 at auctionThe unopened, original Apple iPhone from 2007 sold for more than 300 times its original retail price.
House Judiciary Committee subpoenas Meta's Threads app over censorshipThe committee says it is investigating potential First Amendment violations by the Executive Branch.
Meta faces daily $100,000 fine over practices concerning privacyNorway's data protection authority will fine Facebook's parent company $100,000 daily starting Aug. 4 due to the company's behavioral advertising.
Is technology moving too fast for online harassment legislation?Advocates and lawmakers alike are mixed on how much accountability social media platforms should have for dangerous content that can insight violence.
Musk says Twitter is losing cash: Advertising is down and debt is highMusk took over Twitter in a $44 billion deal last fall.
How to protect yourself from AI voice scamsScripps News digs into the growing dilemma surrounding deepfakes, scams, and A.I. regulation.
| Chris Stewart and Eli Kintisch
Federal regulators launch investigation into ChatGPT creator OpenAIThe Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether the company engaged in "unfair or deceptive" data security practices that harmed consumers.
Microsoft: Chinese hackers breached US government emailsThe hackers managed to gain access by impersonating authorized users.
Surgeon loses medical license after streaming surgeries on TikTokDr. Katharine Roxanne Grawe, also known as "Dr. Roxy," was first warned by the board in 2018 about patient privacy and possible ethics violations.
Elon Musk launches new artificial intelligence companyElon Musk announced the launch of his A.I. company Wednesday with the mission of "understanding the true nature of the universe."
Lawmakers claim Meta, Google had access to taxpayers' informationDemocratic members of Congress issued a report indicating companies like H&R Block and TaxSlayer were "reckless" with personal information.
Most Americans think TikTok is a national security threat, poll findsAs some lawmakers consider a national ban on the popular app, a majority of Americans believe TikTok poses a national security threat, a poll finds.
Clemson is latest university to ban TikTok on campus networksThe university said the ban was due to security concerns.
Sarah Silverman joins copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, MetaThe comedian and author claims the companies use artificial intelligence software in a way that violates copyright law.
Twitter competitor Threads gets 100 million new users in 5 daysParent company Meta says the figure is beating its expectations.
Francis Suarez launches AI chatbot for presidential campaignThe online bot, which looks and sounds like the Miami mayor, can answer general campaign questions and even take jabs at political opponents.
Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt on stifling Biden admin. social media reachThis week a judge limited the Biden administration's ability to discuss "protected speech" with social media companies.
TikTok is joining the music streaming businessTikTok has launched a music streaming service in two countries.
Twitter threatens to sue Meta over its newly launched Threads appIn a letter to Threads owner Meta, Twitter says it "intends to strictly enforce its intellectual property rights."
Sustainable farming: How technology can optimize food productionNew research unites technology with farming expertise to develop diverse agricultural landscapes based on natural ecosystems.
Threads app netted over 30 million users in less than 24 hoursThe Meta app that is similar to Twitter is now available globally, except in the European Union.
Meta launches Threads, a competitor to Twitter, ahead of scheduleThreads is built into Instagram and requires an Instagram account to use. The app is designed for mobile devices.
Feds want to crack down on fake online reviewsThe FTC says false online reviews are a growing problem. It is creating new rules to help consumers make better decisions.
| Justin Boggs and Chloe Nordquist
Judge limits Biden administration contact with social media companiesThe judge says certain agencies and officials can't contact social media companies to talk about "protected speech."
Threads, a potential rival to Twitter, to launch ThursdayThreads is joining the crowded social media landscape as Twitter undergoes numerous changes.
