Chick-fil-A takes a stand against fast-food drive-thru AI trend
Chick-fil-A is turning down artificial intelligence in its drive-thru lanes, choosing human employee interaction over automated order takers as competitors embrace voice technology.
Chick-fil-A is turning down artificial intelligence in its drive-thru lanes, choosing human employee interaction over automated order takers as competitors embrace voice technology.
National intelligence chief to lead US artificial intelligence task force
The man in charge of national intelligence for the United States is now the point person on a new task force for artificial intelligence.
The man in charge of national intelligence for the United States is now the point person on a new task force for artificial intelligence.
$300 million smuggling ring sent computer chips to China, DOJ alleges
A California man is accused of smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of computer servers to China.
A California man is accused of smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of computer servers to China.
Apple plans to unveil new smart home hub this month: Report
Apple will be unveiling its long-awaited smart home system this month, according to reports.
Apple will be unveiling its long-awaited smart home system this month, according to reports.
IRS launches mobile app for refund tracking and payments as agency targets fraud
The IRS has launched a mobile app that allows taxpayers to track refunds and make payments directly from their phones.
The IRS has launched a mobile app that allows taxpayers to track refunds and make payments directly from their phones.
Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.
Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.
OpenAI hits pause on AI training after government websites accessed
While no nonpublic information appears to have been made available, company officials were concerned enough to alert the federal agencies involved.
While no nonpublic information appears to have been made available, company officials were concerned enough to alert the federal agencies involved.
Hackers took home a stolen Flock camera. What they found was massive
A former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud network.
A former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud network.
Microsoft files patent that could bring game-pausing ads to Xbox
Microsoft has filed a patent application for technology that could bring context-aware, game-pausing advertisements to Xbox and other interactive platforms.
Microsoft has filed a patent application for technology that could bring context-aware, game-pausing advertisements to Xbox and other interactive platforms.
iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.
President Trump announces plans to create an ‘AI Force’ and appoint an ‘AI Czar’
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a federal "AI Force" and appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee the nation's artificial intelligence industry.
Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.
'Stop the AI Race' rally outside Dreamforce in San Francisco
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.
Manhattan DA seizes 12 deepfake porn websites in historic AI takedown
The Manhattan DA says authorities executed a historic takedown of 12 illegal AI deepfake pornography websites targeting over 1,200 women, celebrities, and public figures. Learn more about the investigation.
The Manhattan DA says authorities executed a historic takedown of 12 illegal AI deepfake pornography websites targeting over 1,200 women, celebrities, and public figures. Learn more about the investigation.
Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.
Zoox launches first airport robotaxi service in major milestone
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.
Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
DOJ, X hunt hackers targeting hundreds of thousands of users
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.