Instagram unveils new logo wordmark for the first time since 2016

For the first time in a decade, Instagram has a new logo wordmark that will be added to the Meta platform's app. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/vNJcb1g

Surveillance company Flock moves to increase oversight after police misuse

Flock Safety, the police tech company that tracks vehicle movements through a line of cameras, announced it would implement several new safeguards. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/L9nHAct

Hidden iPhone keyboard shortcuts to raise your texting and typing game

If you own an iPhone, there are several keyboard shortcuts that can enhance your typing skills. These features are often overlooked. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/tJ8MjOh

Court orders Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health, safety on its platforms

A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/Cvj3ufx

A Myspace comeback? Owners share plans to relaunch social media platform

Myspace owners Chris and Tim Vanderhook said they want to relaunch the once-popular social media platform. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/LoNTcS3

Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI says

The federal warning comes after more than 30 water facilities in Minnesota were breached. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/DdFZvMm

Some robotaxis approved to run without steering wheel. Why brake pedal could be next

Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/lIvscnj

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over law banning ‘nudification' technology

Elon Musk's company xAI has sued Minnesota over the state's first-in-the-nation law that bans “nudification” technology on websites and apps. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/IFQuxf6

DoorDash launching in-house drone delivery system after receiving FAA approval

The company launched DoorDash Air after receiving Federal Aviation Administration certification to operate commercial drones in the U.S. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/AIsVZeB

A professor created a trap in his midterm to catch students using AI. Nearly all made the same mistake

As colleges grapple with the rise of AI, a Mississippi history professor’s creative attempt to protect academic integrity has struck a nerve online. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/hLzsDEP

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul explains why she signed first statewide moratorium on data centers

Hochul said she’s responding to the concerns of localities and that New York doesn’t need data centers to support the AI boom. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/6hi4QVw

AI models' breakout from human control brings a told-you-so moment for technology researchers

The attack announced this week by OpenAI, which blamed rogue AI models, underscored the blistering growth in the technology’s capabilities. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/NRIoBPY

OpenAI says AI models acted on their own in ‘unprecedented' hack of another company

OpenAI said the hack was "an unprecedented cyber incident, involving state-of-the-art cyber capabilities," and that it was reinforcing its safeguards. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/2jRrq4f

Amazon Prime settlement deadline approaching: Here's how to file a claim

In order to receive a payment in the Amazon Prime antitrust lawsuit settlement, you must file a claim by July 27. Here are the details. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/tvoiaWS

Chinese AI model takes U.S. tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT

Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/M0GTUDt

Got ‘texting thumb'? Here's how to soothe phone-related pains

Experts say repetitive typing and swiping can lead to serious issues. A few simple stretches can ease thumb and wrist pain from phone use. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/lwvfV7o

Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoffs hit workers on parental and medical leave

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used AI that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/vWMhz0N

Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now' on AI's economic impact and job displacement risks

In an open letter released Monday, economists warn that AI could transform the economy and displace many jobs. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/Pt1NURq

Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT in a major rupture for the two companies. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/ms02EQY

Meta's new AI image generator may use your Instagram photos. Here's how to opt out

Meta has unveiled a new product that lets other people use images posted publicly on Instagram to generate artificial intelligence content. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/pfoxtqC

Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising temperature on AI debates

Hot weather drives up electricity demand for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/aPv0Zwo

Four days to make victims fall in love: How global scammers use U.S. tech to fleece people

Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the cyber scam industry. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/zTMHieL

Supreme Court rules that broad cellphone location data sweeps require warrants

The Supreme Court has held that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/23IjkC1

WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers for added privacy

WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, which will add a layer of privacy. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/e9Po4zy

The U.S. lags other countries in social media restrictions for kids, but a reform push is growing

A campaign for stronger online safety measures for children in the U.S. is gaining steam with recent jury verdicts against tech giants like Meta and Google and a new push for legislation in Congress. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/q7yZ4sa

Apple shares plunge after it hikes prices on iPads and laptops

Apple shares fell sharply after the tech giant raised prices on iPads and MacBooks, saying the AI boom is driving up the cost of memory. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/lBXVyna

SpaceX stock tumbles 23% from its high, as average investor sees gains wiped out

Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX tech conglomerate plunged 16% Monday to close below their price on June 12, the date of the company’s massive initial public offering. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/RptFJ7W

AI helped diagnose 18 children whose rare diseases had stumped doctors

Researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital identified 18 diagnoses for children with rare diseases using OpenAI’s o3 model. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/7oVIKcf

Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using social media apps

Starmer said he will fight back if technology companies resist the move, intended to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/mgZdt6I

Facebook and Instagram users report outages. Here's what to know

Facebook and Instagram users reported outages on Meta's social media platforms Friday morning. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/dO8HgAf

Anthropic releases Fable 5 model, built on the same tech that spooked experts

Anthropic released its latest model Tuesday afternoon, heralding the public’s first access to the AI company’s most powerful class of AI systems. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/AX8Z3Ty

Apple unveils an upgraded Siri voice assistant with new AI features at its annual conference

Apple is unveiling new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/Ai26EMk

OpenAI files for IPO as AI investment race intensifies

The ChatGPT maker’s move follows rival Anthropic’s filing and comes days before SpaceX’s expected $1 trillion-plus debut on the stock market. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/jTuiBsw

Apple expected to unveil new AI features at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook

The World Wide Developers Conference attracts thousands of developers from some 60 countries to Silicon Valley and usually focuses on software. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/dFDhkHg

Anthropic files for IPO before OpenAI as trillion-dollar startups race to go public

Anthropic said it filed for an initial public stock offering, a surprise start in its race with OpenAI to be the next trillion-dollar AI startup to go public. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/u7TGXPQ

Around 1 in 5 young people use AI chatbots for mental health advice, survey finds

Experts worry that some young people are turning to AI bots during mental health crises, which the tech is not made to handle. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/5yXo3ij

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of putting profit over safety

Florida’s attorney general filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and the company’s CEO, saying the company misrepresents safety to turn a profit. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/otyzA42

Caregiving robot helps ailing couple stay in their house. Could they replace nursing homes?

There is growing appeal for home robots as the oldest baby boomers are turning 80 this year and the United States faces a deepening shortage of home care aides. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/aW18lb4

Should you trust AI with your finances? An expert shares key do's and don'ts

Follow these best practices. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/ba1oKId

Searching for a job? Your next interview could be with an AI bot

Companies are using chatbots to interview candidates, typically at the screening stage, through phone calls, text messaging or video chats. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/hGDRF5f

Google engineer made $1.2M by placing bets on Polymarket using confidential info, prosecutors allege

A Google software engineer was accused of using confidential company information to make over $1.2 million on Polymarket. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/Pml40aX

Ferrari's first electric vehicle met with market skepticism

Ferrari presented its first-ever fully electric car to Italy’s President and Pope Leo XIV, as the rollout received a mixed response from auto critics. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/0nGdlbW

Zuckerberg warns ‘success isn't a given' after laying off 10% of Meta

As Meta cut 10% of its workforce on Wednesday, CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed the tech giant’s transition in a companywide memo. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/m9QOMXg

Jury tosses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman

The jury ruled that Elon Musk had waited too long to sue. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/uiDrde1

Instagram just dropped a new feature and app: About instants

Instagram is introducing Instants, a new feature that allows users to send vanishing images to everyone on their friends list all at once. <br><br> via Tech – NBC Chicago https://ift.tt/j1iq4dE

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