Google has unexpectedly reversed its plan to eliminate cookies from its Chrome web browser, halting four years of efforts to phase out a technology crucial for tracking users online. Cookies are small pieces of data that websites store on a user’s device to track and...

As artificial intelligence technologies advance, hostility towards their development and application is growing in some circles. AP News is reporting that this backlash is particularly evident in online communities where users feel their contributions are being exploited to train...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an opinion piece published Monday by the New York Times, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy argued that it is “time to require a surgeon general’s warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated with significant mental...

REDMOND, WA — Microsoft announced it will begin shipping new laptops equipped with Windows next week, but they will not include the controversial “Recall” feature initially touted by CEO Satya Nadella. The Recall feature, showcased last month, was designed to enhance...

More changes have arrived at Twitter/X, as the platform will begin hiding public “likes” on posts starting today, according to a report by The Verge citing a company source. This change follows recent reports suggesting its imminent implementation. Haofei Wang,...

SAN JOSE, CA – Adobe is revising the terms customers must agree to when using its applications in an effort to restore trust and clarify its stance on AI training. The change, announced in a blog post, follows a week of backlash from users who feared an update to Adobe’s terms of...

SACRAMENTO, CA — California legislators are advancing a suite of proposals to build public trust in AI, combat algorithmic discrimination, and ban deepfakes related to elections and certain types of pornography. These measures aim to position the state as a leader in AI...

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is reportedly urging the technology industry and financial institutions to address the burgeoning market of AI-generated sexual images. Advances in generative AI have simplified the creation of realistic, sexually explicit deepfakes, enabling...

REDMOND, WA — Microsoft announced on Thursday a significant 20% increase in net profit for the January-March quarter, citing the integration of artificial intelligence technology into its products as a key driver. The company reported earnings of $21.93 billion, or $2.94 per...

DENVER, CO — Lawmakers in states including Colorado, Connecticut, and Texas are facing resistance as they push forward with proposals aimed at curbing bias in artificial intelligence (AI) decision making, which is increasingly influencing various aspects of American life. At a...