OpenAI denies allegations that ChatGPT is to blame for a teenager's suicide

The parents of Adam Raine sued OpenAI in August saying their teenager used ChatGPT as his “suicide coach."

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X reveals where some users are based. It might backfire.

Advocates for transparency cheered when X, the app owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, rolled out a new feature that disclosed the country locations of users.

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Trump signs executive order launching AI initiative compared to the Manhattan Project

The order charted out steps to expand computational resources, increase access to vast federal datasets and move towards real-world applications.

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Severe internet outages keep happening — and they might get worse

It’s not just you — internet outages severe enough to disrupt everyday services for many people have become more frequent and wide-ranging, experts say.

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Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case

Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued his ruling Tuesday after the historic antitrust trial wrapped up in late May. His decision follows two separate rulings that branded Google an illegal monopoly in both search and online advertising, dealing yet another regulatory blow to the tech industry that for years enjoyed nearly unbridled growth.

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Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to privately message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to message people around their own age.

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People can text with Jesus on a controversial new app. How does it work?

Artificial intelligence app Text With Jesus lets users chat with biblical figures and it is raising debate over faith and technology.

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iPhone users can now add U.S. passport info to their digital wallets

iPhone users can now add their U.S. passport details to Apple Wallet. Here's how.

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

In order to receive a payment in the AT&T class action settlement over a data breach, you must file a claim by Nov. 18. Here are the details.

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AI medical advice gave a real doctor's credentials. Why people are turning to bots for help

When News4 asked one chatbot for medical advice, it showed a disclaimer message but then claimed to be a real doctor and provided a California doctor’s license number.

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Google will integrate Kalshi and Polymarket predictions into its finance AI tools

Both companies operate in legal gray areas and both have faced allegations that they are vulnerable to market manipulation.

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AI's capabilities may be exaggerated by flawed tests, according to new study

Researchers say that the methods used to evaluate AI systems’ capabilities routinely oversell AI performance and lack scientific rigor.

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Gemini AI to transform Google Maps into a more conversational experience

Google Maps is heading in a new direction with artificial intelligence sitting in the co-pilot’s seat.

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Carbon capture pipelines have struggled to advance. A project in Nebraska found success

The Tallgrass pipeline has started moving emissions from 11 ethanol plants in Nebraska and one in Iowa to a site in southeast Wyoming, where the greenhouse gas will be buried 9,000 feet underground.

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