Disney content has gone dark on YouTube TV. Here's what customers should know

YouTube TV says that Disney is proposing terms that would be too costly, resulting in higher prices and fewer choices for its subscribers.

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Senators announce bill that would ban AI chatbot companions for minors

Sen. Josh Hawley and Sen. Richard Blumenthal are introducing legislation to crack down on tech companies that make AI chatbot companions available to minors.

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Elon Musk launches Grokipedia as an alternative to ‘woke' Wikipedia

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday launched an online encyclopedia, named Grokipedia, that he said was fueled by artificial intelligence and designed to be closer to his conservative political views than the leading alternative, Wikipedia

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‘Hey, Meta. What's in front of me?' How AI glasses are changing a blind woman's life

Without AI glasses, native Washingtonian Chrichelle Brown saw a News4 reporter's shadow. With them, she knew how she looked and what she was wearing.

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Exclusive: ‘Revolutionary' AI-powered mammograms can predict breast cancer risk

With a new type of analysis powered by artificial intelligence, doctors may be able to predict whether or not you'll develop breast cancer in the future.

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Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI ‘superintelligence'

Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity. Released Wednesday, their joint letter targets tech giants like Google, Meta and OpenAI. It urges a prohibition on developing superintelligence until safety and public consensus are assured. The letter highlights concerns about AI's potential risks, including economic disruption and security threats. Signatories include AI pioneers, celebrities, and political figures. The debate over AI's future continues, with concerns about both its potential and the hype surrounding its capabilities.

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OpenAI launches web browser to compete with Google Chrome

OpenAI is introducing its own web browser, Atlas, putting the ChatGPT maker in direct competition with Google.

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Big Tech is paying millions to train teachers on AI, in a push to bring chatbots into classrooms

Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic are providing millions of dollars for AI teacher training in a push to bring AI to classrooms while keeping teachers relevant.

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Major outage takes leading websites and services offline

A major cloud computing service went offline early Monday, causing problems for thousands of websites and services.

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Who is eligible for the AT&T settlement? Here's how to receive up to $7,500

You less than a month left to file a claim in the class action settlement with AT&T if your data was breached last year.

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Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions

Meta is adding parental controls to kids’ interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots.

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OpenAI accused of using legal tactics to silence nonprofits

Seven nonprofits that have been critical of OpenAI say the behemoth sent them wide-ranging subpoenas as part of its ongoing litigation against Elon Musk.

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Walmart says customers will soon be able to use ChatGPT to shop

ChatGPT is teaming with Walmart for a new shopping experience.

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‘He would be here if not for ChatGPT': Grieving parents sue AI companies

Two families are suing AI companies after they say chatbots contributed to their children's deaths.

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NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier

Injuries are a big part of the NFL, and staying healthy can make or break a season. The NFL has partnered with Amazon Web Services to use technology and AI to predict and prevent injuries. The Digital Athlete tool collects data from all 32 teams to help manage players' health. This tool has been available for three seasons and is praised for its comprehensive data. It helps teams adjust practice schedules and workloads to reduce injuries. While overall injuries have decreased, experts say it's hard to pinpoint a direct cause. The data also helps improve equipment like helmets to reduce concussions.

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Instagram announces new protections for teens. Here's what's changing

Instagram is about to look a lot different for kids, the head of the social media platform told TODAY in an exclusive interview. Here's what to know.

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California governor vetoes bill to restrict kids' access to AI chatbots

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed landmark legislation that would have restricted children’s access to AI chatbots.

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Are deepfakes of dead people rewriting the past?

While Sora has some guardrails around the likenesses of living people, protections around the likenesses of those who have died appear to be an afterthought.

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70,000 government-ID photos exposed in Discord user hack

Hackers may have stolen the government ID photos of around 70,000 Discord users, the company said Wednesday evening.

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Tesla's Full Self-Driving software under investigation after railroad incidents

NBC News reported last month that Tesla vehicles using Full Self-Driving software sometimes fail to stop for train tracks.

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These people ditched lawyers for ChatGPT in court

With AI tools available to anyone with an internet connection, a rising number of litigants are using ChatGPT to assist in their legal cases.

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Buildings are turning to ‘ice batteries' for sustainable air conditioning

Buildings in the U.S. are turning to ice batteries for air conditioning — a technology that freezes water into ice at night when electricity is cheap and lets it thaw during the day to cool indoor spaces. Experts say it reduces emissions and strain on the grid and lowers electricity demand.

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An inside look at the culture of outrage on social media

As Americans increasingly say the biggest threat in the country is coming from each other, is social media only inflaming that conflict?

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