Meta launches WhatsApp ‘incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

Meta Platforms is introducing an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp to allow private conversations with its AI chatbot. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/mo0dnfu

Most U.S. doctors are quietly using this AI tool. Few patients know about it

OpenEvidence, an AI-powered medical search tool, has become a fast friend to America’s doctors and is now used by nearly two-thirds of physicians. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/ygiNlOQ

Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning

Spring cleaning isn't just for homes. Carrying out the digital equivalent can help protect your personal data, according to cybersecurity experts. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/a8lhoXg

Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from Canvas educational platform

Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, said in an online post that it “reached an agreement with the unauthorized actor involved in this incident.” <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/WpZsjtE

Online seller eBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion takeover offer

Online seller eBay is rejecting an unsolicited $56 billion takeover offer from GameStop, calling the proposal “neither credible or attractive.” <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/SX1t2Ek

A third billionaire testifies in OpenAI trial: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella took the witness stand Monday in a trial about control of the artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, making him the third tech billionaire to testify in the closely watched lawsuit in as many weeks. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/imbz5oA

Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks and cars for wheel issue, camera failure

Tesla is not aware of any accidents, fatalities or injuries related to the problems in the recalls. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/5U1f8n3

How a massive hack on school software disrupted classes across America

Schools across America continued to flounder Friday after a massive cyber attack that’s thrown final exam schedules and classroom activities into chaos. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/k1rRvAV

Largest study ever weighs impacts of banning cellphones in schools

The study, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, relies on data tracking locked-up phones. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/BC6SI3v

Apple agrees to $250M settlement over false advertising. See if you can cash in

Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising of Siri's AI capabilities. The lawsuit claims Apple misled consumers by promoting features that didn't exist when the iPhone 16 launched in 2024. If approved, the deal means owners could receive at least $25 and up to $95 for each eligible device. The settlement covers about 37 million devices bought in the U.S. between June 2024 and March 2025. Apple has been trying to keep up with AI advancements but hasn't delivered on the promised Siri updates. The company is expected to unveil the upgrade soon. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/9xWsuzw

OpenAI co-founder says he feared Musk would ‘physically attack' him

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman said he had a tense confrontation with Musk after there was a disagreement about potential equity shares in OpenAI. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/scKrFBM

PlayStation users could qualify for part of a $7.85M settlement. Here's who may be eligible

PlayStation users may be eligible to claim a portion of a proposed settlement that would resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging consumers overpaid for certain digital games. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/lubJTSG

Pentagon inks deal with Google for AI services

Google joins OpenAI in allowing the Pentagon to use its AI systems, as rival Anthropic remains embroiled in a court battle after seeking stronger safeguards.

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EU says Meta is not keeping underage users off Facebook and Instagram

The EU's executive branch said Meta Platforms lacked effective measures to prevent children younger than 13 from signing up.

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A Bay Area luxury estate is for sale. The price? Anthropic shares

A Mill Valley homeowner is looking to dive into artificial intelligence by selling his sprawling estate in exchange for shares of San Francisco AI company Anthropic.

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AI is making it very easy for the government to spy on you. Some lawmakers are worried.

AI’s increasing ability to sift through data and track Americans’ locations has some lawmakers reconsidering parts of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

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Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reveal the face of one of the victims

The digital portrait was created using AI and photo-editing techniques to translate skeletal and archaeological data into a realistic human likeness.

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College students in search of ‘AI-proof' majors. But no one knows what they are

Students say that picking a major that’s AI-proof feels like shooting at a moving target, as they try to prepare for a job market that is changing rapidly.

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Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Digital nomads often work from cafes, co-working spaces or airports, thanks to reliable internet, but this comes with privacy and security risks.

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What's at stake in the Elon Musk-Sam Altman trial

The trial is scheduled to run for four weeks, with a cast of prominent tech executives set to take the stand.

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Beware of phishing scheme via electronic invitations, cybersecurity experts warn

A fake invite has led to hacked emails, stolen funds for a small business owner.

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Discomfort with modern technology shapes Gen Z's desire to live in the past

Some members of Gen Z are feeling so pessimistic about the future of the country and modern technology that they want to hop in a time machine.

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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

The latest round of tech industry job cuts comes as Meta looks to invest further in AI.

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Yelp updates its AI chatbot to help users sift local recommendations, book services

Yelp is hoping artificial intelligence will transform its app into a more appealing destination that’s also easier to navigate.

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Chatbots often offer ‘problematic' cancer advice, study finds

Artificial intelligence chatbots will tell you where to find alternatives to chemotherapy if you ask them, a new study finds

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Trump wants to stop states from regulating AI. This Utah Republican isn't listening

Doug Fiefia used to work at Google and has made regulating the AI industry a centerpiece of his campaign.

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Age verification is coming for the internet — and it's already raising red flags

Legislative efforts to age-gate parts of the internet are gaining traction. Some experts warn of compliance complications and data security breaches.

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Allbirds, once a buzzy shoe startup, pivots to AI

The company's share price shot up more than 300% on the news, offering some sense of the ongoing excitement for AI investments.

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Why are many Americans turning to AI for health advice

Many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice. A Gallup poll found that 1 in 4 U.S. adults had used AI for health information.

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Could artificial intelligence help with your taxes? Experts say you need to be cautious

Whether it’s Grok, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, people are turning to artificial intelligence to help them with a lot of things in their lives.

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You could be owed money as part of a $135M Google settlement. See if you qualify

Approximately 100 million Android users could get a chunk of a $135 million Google settlement. Are you one of them?

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A young generation is reviving the iPod for distraction-free listening

Four years after Apple killed off the iPod, secondhand sales are surging fueled in part by young people interested in listening to music in a focused way.

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Samsung discontinuing its texting app, tells users to switch to Google Messages

Impacted Samsung smartphone owners are being asked to switch to Google Messages “to maintain a consistent messaging experience on Android.”

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Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from ‘AI slop' videos

There has been a growing movement online against AI-generated content, particularly when leans into the meaninglessness of “ brainrot.”

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Apple turns 50: A look back its journey from garage startup to tech titan

A scrawny hippie and a nerdy engineer vowed to change the world when they founded a Silicon Valley startup on April Fools’ Day 50 years ago and then — no joke — pulled it off.

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Send this to your boomer parents: Avoid AI scams with 1 trick from a deepfake expert

From voice cloning to spoofed calls, AI scams are on the rise. Here's how to protect your loved ones with one simple strategy.

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Professor shares 1 word that's a dead giveaway for an AI-written paper

A single word keeps turning up in student papers — and it's stirring debate after one professor said it's a telltale sign of artificial intelligence.

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Professor shares one word that's a dead giveaway for an AI-written paper

A single word keeps turning up in student papers — and it's stirring debate after one professor said it's a telltale sign of artificial intelligence.

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Melania Trump walks side-by-side with humanoid robot at White House summit

Melania Trump pitched a vision of the future in which robots serve as educators who teach students about philosophy and art.

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Perfect homework, blank stares: Colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI

A growing number of U.S. college instructors are turning to oral exams to help combat an AI crisis in higher education.

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Meta to pay $375 million after New Mexico jury says it harmed children's mental health

A New Mexico jury finds that social media conglomerate Meta is harmful to children’s mental health and in violation of state consumer protection law.

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OpenAI shutting down Sora video-generating app

OpenAI will soon shut down its Sora AI video generation app, the company said in a surprising announcement Tuesday.

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White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint

The White House is laying out a new framework that it wants Congress to use to shape national rules for artificial intelligence without curbing growth in the sector. It wants Congress to “preempt” state laws is sees as too burdensome. The focus is on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology. It comes as state governments have forged ahead on their own regulations. Civil liberties and consumer rights groups have lobbied for more regulations on the powerful technology. But the industry and the White House say a patchwork of rules would hurt growth.

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Teenagers sue Musk's xAI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them as minors

Three teenagers sued Elon Musk’s xAI, claiming its image-generation tools were used to turn real photos of them into explicit sexual images.

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Apple warns iPhone users to update software after mass hacking campaigns

Apple is encouraging people to update their iPhones after research pointed to vulnerabilities in older versions of the iOS operating system.

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An AI-rendered Val Kilmer will posthumously appear in a new film

A year after the actor’s death, a generative AI version of Val Kilmer will co-star in an independent film. It's one of the boldest uses yet of artificial intelligence in moviemaking. First Line Films announced Wednesday that Kilmer has posthumously joined the cast of a film titled “As Deep as the Grave.” The producers said that before his death, Kilmer had signed on to perform in the movie but was unable to do due to his health. Kilmer’s estate gave permission for his digital replication, and is being compensated for it. Kilmer died last April from pneumonia at the age of 65.

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Man uses ChatGPT to sell his Florida home: ‘It exceeded our expectations'

The married father of three says he used artificial intelligence for nearly everything involved in selling the house: the planning, the pricing, the marketing - even deciding what rooms to repaint.

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YouTube opens deepfake detection tool to politicians and journalists

YouTube on Tuesday started offering a free tool to government officials, journalists and political candidates to help them identify and remove AI-generated videos.

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Anthropic sues Trump administration seeking to undo ‘supply chain risk' designation

Anthropic is suing the Trump administration, asking federal courts to reverse the Pentagon’s decision designating the artificial intelligence company a “supply chain risk” over its refusal to allow unrestricted military use of its technology. Anthropic filed two separate lawsuits Monday, one in California federal court and another in the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., each challenging different aspects of the Pentagon’s actions against the company. The Pentagon last week formally designated the San Francisco tech company a supply chain risk after an unusually public dispute over how its AI chatbot Claude could be used in warfare. The lawsuits aim to undo the designation and block its enforcement.

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Anthropic says that the Pentagon has declared it a national security risk

Anthropic said Thursday that it has been designated a threat to national security by the Defense Department.

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