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

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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