AI: Job killer or catalyst for change? How technology is transforming employment

Artificial intelligence is increasingly enabling employers to automate tasks previously performed by humans, but it may not be the job killer some feared.

Can artificial intelligence decode dog barks?

Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.

Driverless Waymo gets pulled over by police and it's captured on body cam

This is something you probably didn't consider: self-driving Waymo cars can get pulled over by police. In fact, it happened last month in Phoenix and it was caught on body camera.

Major record labels sue AI companies for copyright infringement

Major record labels are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging they illegally used music from artists like Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey without proper licensing.

McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering

McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.

'Miss AI' pageant features fake beauty queens

Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.

iOS 18: How Apple Intelligence will shape your iPhone, iPad

Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.

How AI can help (and hurt) climate change

Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.

What's new in iOS 18: AI-generated emojis, smart Siri, and more

One standout feature in Apple's iOS 18 will leverage generative AI to create custom emojis on the fly based on users' text messages, offering an all-new, personalized emoji for any occasion beyond the existing catalog.

OpenAI, News Corp. sign multi-year content deal

ChatGPT creator OpenAI has inked a multi-year deal with News Corp. to utilize the global media firm's content in its generative artificial intelligence products.

OpenAI accused of mimicking Scarlett Johansson, tech company pauses ChatGPT voice

Is that "Her?" Scarlett Johansson was "angered and in disbelief" by OpenAI over its ChatGPT app's voice, Sky, noting it uses a voice very similar to hers.

Hip Hop and AI: Balancing innovation and authenticity l Street Soldiers

As technology moves forward at breakneck speed, concerns are rising in the entertainment industry, and among lawmakers, about authenticity, ownership, and the loss of creative and production jobs.

Self-driving cars could lead to a fourth, white traffic signal — or no signals at all

The advent of self-driving cars could bring significant changes to traffic laws, including the addition of a fourth, white traffic signal indicating autonomous vehicle control, or potentially eliminating traffic signals altogether, according to researchers and pilot programs testing these concepts.

Athletic director allegedly frames principal with AI-generated hate recording

A Maryland high school athletic director was arrested after he allegedly used artificial intelligence (AI) to create racist and antisemitic audio in the voice of his boss, officials said Thursday.

Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, 200+ others warn about AI threats to artists, music

The Artists Rights Alliance, supported by 200 music artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Camila Cabello, is calling for an end to AI usage that undermines human artists' rights.