Elon Musk says his startup Neuralink has implanted a brain chip in its first human

Musk said that the first Neuralink product is called “Telepathy” — which, he said, will enable users to control their phones or computers “just by thinking”

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iPhone update includes ‘Stolen Device Protection': Why you should turn it on

The new feature makes it a lot harder for phone thieves to access key functions and settings, and users are being urged to turn it on immediately.

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Unredacted complaint alleges Meta knew of ‘huge volume' of child sexual harassment on its platforms

The new allegations are part of a lawsuit against Meta over the company's steps to protect children online.

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OpenAI announces first partnership with a university

Starting in February, Arizona State University will have full access to OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise.

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ChatGPT is particularly useful for people in these 3 industries, says OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Altman joined Bill Gates' podcast to discuss how his company's popular AI chatbot is already assisting workers in multiple industries.

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Google and Bing put nonconsensual deepfake porn at the top of some search results

Google and other search engines include nonconsensual deepfake porn in top image search results alongside tools that advertise the ability to create such material.

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Sam's Club to stop scanning receipts thanks to artificial intelligence

Your next trip to Sam's Club may not end with someone checking your receipt.

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‘A mouse for your mouth': New device allows users to scroll with their tongues

Touchscreens are going hands-free with a new device that allows users to scroll through smartphones using only their tongues.

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Meta says it will hide posts about suicide, eating disorders from teens' Instagram and Facebook feeds

Meta says it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers’ accounts on Instagram and Facebook.

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Honda teases new EVs with futuristic ‘Space-Hud' and ‘Saloon' concept cars

Honda revealed two concept cars Tuesday at CES as a preview for a new lineup of global electrified vehicles that will begin arriving in North America in 2026.

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TikTok restricts hashtag search tool used by researchers to assess content on its platform

TikTok’s Creative Center – which is available for anyone to use but is geared towards helping brands and advertisers see what’s trending on the app – no longer allows users to search for specific hashtags, including innocuous ones.

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First commercial mission to the moon is set for launch, space burials included

The countdown is on for the launch of a privately built lunar lander on a quest to become the first commercial mission to successfully touch down on the moon.

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Biden administration announces $162 million to expand computer chip factories in Colorado and Oregon

President Joe Biden's administration is providing $162 million to Arizona high-tech manufacturer Microchip Technology to support the domestic production of computer chips.

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Samsung to announce new phones ‘powered by AI' on Jan. 17

Samsung will show off the features of its new AI-powered phone Jan. 17 at its own event.

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