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UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive market
Read full article: UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive marketBritain’s antitrust watchdog is labeling Google a “strategic” player in the online search advertising market, paving the way for regulators to force the company to change its business practices to ensure more competition in that market.
Former Republican election official buys Dominion Voting — a target of 2020 conspiracy theories
Read full article: Former Republican election official buys Dominion Voting — a target of 2020 conspiracy theoriesVoting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems, a target of false conspiracy theories since the 2020 election, has been bought by a firm run by a former Republican elections official.
Tesla hit with probe after crashes involving a self-driving feature that Musk has boasted about
Read full article: Tesla hit with probe after crashes involving a self-driving feature that Musk has boasted aboutFederal regulators have opened yet another investigation into Tesla’s so-called full-self driving technology after dozens of incidents in which the electric vehicle maker’s cars ran red lights or drove on the wrong side of the road, sometimes crashing into other vehicles and endangering drivers.
Ferrari reveals features of first fully electric vehicle, but its financial outlook mars the debut
Read full article: Ferrari reveals features of first fully electric vehicle, but its financial outlook mars the debutItalian luxury sports carmaker Ferrari raised its 2025 guidance in the face of global 15% tariffs on foreign car imports to the United States as the company unveiled the new powertrain and chassis of its first fully electric production vehicle.
Prosecutors say no harm was done by social media posts about assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Read full article: Prosecutors say no harm was done by social media posts about assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEOFederal prosecutors say no harm was done to the prospects for a fair trial when two U.S. Justice Department officials reposted potentially inflammatory comments President Donald Trump made about Luigi Mangione after his arrest in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals reliant on immigrant workers
Read full article: Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals reliant on immigrant workersThe new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas spells trouble for rural parts of the U.S. that rely on immigrants to fill vacancies in skilled professions.
Tesla offers cheaper versions of 2 electric vehicles in bid to win back market share in tough year
Read full article: Tesla offers cheaper versions of 2 electric vehicles in bid to win back market share in tough yearTesla announced the launch of cheaper versions of two of its electric vehicles Tuesday in hopes of reviving flagging sales.
Deloitte to partially refund Australian government for report with apparent AI-generated errors
Read full article: Deloitte to partially refund Australian government for report with apparent AI-generated errorsDeloitte Australia will partially refund the Australian government for a report filled with apparent AI-generated errors.
Google's Play Store shake-up looms after Supreme Court refuses to delay overhaul of the monopoly
Read full article: Google's Play Store shake-up looms after Supreme Court refuses to delay overhaul of the monopolyThe U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to protect Google from a year-old order requiring a major makeover of its Android app store.
"Simplified version" of VAR emerging as vital at Under-20 World Cup soccer tournament
Read full article: "Simplified version" of VAR emerging as vital at Under-20 World Cup soccer tournamentFIFA is employing an alternative review system that allows coaches to appeal two referee’s decisions per match at the Under-20 soccer World Cup in Chile.
Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump's $100,000 fee for H-1B visasIn what appears to be the first major challenge to the new $100,000 fee required for H-1B visa applications, a coalition of health care providers, religious groups, university professors and others filed a federal lawsuit Friday to stop the plan.
What to Stream: John Candy and Victoria Beckham documentaries, Battlefield 6 and 'Family Guy'
Read full article: What to Stream: John Candy and Victoria Beckham documentaries, Battlefield 6 and 'Family Guy'Documentaries on comedian John Candy and pop artist-turned-fashion designer Victoria Beckham as well as a “Family Guy” Halloween special are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Silicon Valley leader who navigated the internet's boom and bust sees another wild ride with AI
Read full article: Silicon Valley leader who navigated the internet's boom and bust sees another wild ride with AIFormer Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers learned all about technology’s volatile highs and lows as a veteran of the internet’s early boom days during the late 1990s and the ensuing meltdown that followed the mania.
Apple and Google block apps that crowdsource ICE sightings. Some warn of chilling effects
Read full article: Apple and Google block apps that crowdsource ICE sightings. Some warn of chilling effectsApple and Google blocked downloads of phone apps that flag sightings of U.S. immigration agents, just hours after the Trump administration demanded that one particularly popular iPhone app be taken down.
Nvidia and Fujitsu agree to work together on AI robots and other technology
Read full article: Nvidia and Fujitsu agree to work together on AI robots and other technologyU.S. technology company Nvidia and Fujitsu, a Japanese telecommunications and computer maker, have agreed to work together on artificial intelligence to deliver smart robots and a variety of other innovations.
OpenAI now worth $500 billion, possibly making it the world's most valuable startup
Read full article: OpenAI now worth $500 billion, possibly making it the world's most valuable startupOpenAI could now be the world’s most valuable startup, ahead of Elon Musk’s SpaceX and TikTok parent company ByteDance, after a secondary stock sale designed to retain employees at the ChatGPT maker.
Musk reports Tesla sales jump after months of boycotts, but experts suspect more pain is in store
Read full article: Musk reports Tesla sales jump after months of boycotts, but experts suspect more pain is in storeTesla reported a surprise increase in sales in the third quarter as the electric car maker likely benefited from a rush by consumers to take advantage of a $7,500 credit before it expired on Sept. 30.
Mystery drone sightings reported over critical infrastructure in northern Germany
Read full article: Mystery drone sightings reported over critical infrastructure in northern GermanyGerman authorities are investigating reports of unidentified drones potentially spying on critical infrastructure in Schleswig-Holstein.
US takes a stake in company operating one of world's largest lithium mines in Nevada
Read full article: US takes a stake in company operating one of world's largest lithium mines in NevadaThe U.S. government is taking a minority stake in Lithium Americas, a company that is developing one of the world’s largest lithium mines in northern Nevada.
New study adds to the possibility of favorable conditions for life at Saturn's moon Enceladus
Read full article: New study adds to the possibility of favorable conditions for life at Saturn's moon EnceladusScientists have uncovered new types of organics in icy geysers spouting from Saturn's moon Enceladus.
The Taliban government in Afghanistan rejects reports of a nationwide internet ban
Read full article: The Taliban government in Afghanistan rejects reports of a nationwide internet banThe Taliban government has rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fiber optic cables are worn out and being replaced.
OpenAI's Sora joins Meta in pushing AI-generated videos. Some are worried about a flood of 'AI slop'
Read full article: OpenAI's Sora joins Meta in pushing AI-generated videos. Some are worried about a flood of 'AI slop'OpenAI has launched a new social media app called Sora, aiming to capture the audience of short-form video platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
California police pull over a self-driving Waymo for an illegal U-turn, but they can't ticket
Read full article: California police pull over a self-driving Waymo for an illegal U-turn, but they can't ticketPolice in Northern California pulled over a self-driving Waymo taxi after it made an illegal U-turn.
How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it
Read full article: How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing itMore online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.
UN appeals to the Taliban to restore internet access across Afghanistan
Read full article: UN appeals to the Taliban to restore internet access across AfghanistanThe United Nations mission in Afghanistan is urging the Taliban government to immediately restore nationwide internet and telecommunications access.
YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle lawsuit over Trump's account suspension after Jan. 6 attack
Read full article: YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle lawsuit over Trump's account suspension after Jan. 6 attackGoogle’s YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark bill creating AI safety measures
Read full article: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark bill creating AI safety measuresCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law legislation aiming to increase transparency and prevent AI models from being used to cause catastrophic harms.
Video gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billion
Read full article: Video gamer Electronic Arts to be bought in largest-ever private equity buyout valued at $55 billionElectronic Arts, the maker of video games like “Madden NFL,” “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is being acquired by an investor group including Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund in the largest private equity-funded buyout in history.
Regulators struggle to keep up with the fast-moving and complicated landscape of AI therapy apps
Read full article: Regulators struggle to keep up with the fast-moving and complicated landscape of AI therapy appsAs mental health chatbots driven by artificial intelligence proliferate, a small number of states are trying to regulate them.
Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy
Read full article: Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energyPrivate investment firms that are helping finance America’s artificial intelligence race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the local utilities that deliver electricity to regular customers — and the servers that power AI.
Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin's ‘Social Network’ follow-up
Read full article: Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin's ‘Social Network’ follow-upAaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a new film called “The Social Reckoning.”.
Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok deal
Read full article: Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok dealRep. John Moolenaar has requested an urgent briefing from the White House after Trump supported a deal giving Americans a majority stake in TikTok.
What to Stream: Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey, Jacinda Ardern, Glen Powell and Ghost of Yotei
Read full article: What to Stream: Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey, Jacinda Ardern, Glen Powell and Ghost of YoteiTaylor Swift’s highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and Matthew McConaughey playing the real-life bus driver who saved elementary school students during California’s deadliest wildfire are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
European defense ministers agree to press on with 'drone wall' project as airspace violations mount
Read full article: European defense ministers agree to press on with 'drone wall' project as airspace violations mountEuropean defense ministers have agreed to develop a “drone wall” along their borders with Russia and Ukraine to better detect, track and intercept drones violating Europe’s airspace.
Trump says China’s Xi has approved of proposed deal putting TikTok under US ownership
Read full article: Trump says China’s Xi has approved of proposed deal putting TikTok under US ownershipPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring that a proposed deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States will be a qualified sale that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.
Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownership
Read full article: Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownershipPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring that a proposed deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States will be a qualified sale that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.
Instagram's 'deliberate design choices' make it unsafe for teens despite Meta promises, report says
Read full article: Instagram's 'deliberate design choices' make it unsafe for teens despite Meta promises, report saysDespite years of congressional hearings, academic research, whistleblowers and testimony from parents and teenagers about the harms of Instagram, Meta’s wildly popular app has failed to protect children with its “woefully ineffective” safety measures, according to a new report from former employee and whistleblower Arturo Bejar and four nonprofit groups.
Apple says EU's sweeping digital rules delay new features for Europeans and seeks their repeal
Read full article: Apple says EU's sweeping digital rules delay new features for Europeans and seeks their repealApple wants the European Union to repeal its Digital Markets Act, arguing it delays new features like live translation for AirPods.
Louisiana's $3B power upgrade for Meta project raises questions about who should foot the bill
Read full article: Louisiana's $3B power upgrade for Meta project raises questions about who should foot the billMeta is racing to construct its largest data center yet, a $10 billion facility in northeast Louisiana as big as 70 football fields and requiring more than twice the electricity of New Orleans.
Robotic hysterectomies: 3D better than 2D
Read full article: Robotic hysterectomies: 3D better than 2DA hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman’s uterus, and the procedure dates back centuries. But the way doctors perform it has changed dramatically over the years. Now with the assistance of robots, surgeons are reporting even higher success rates.
Al Gore's satellite and AI system is now tracking sources of deadly soot pollution
Read full article: Al Gore's satellite and AI system is now tracking sources of deadly soot pollutionFormer Vice President Al Gore has announced an expansion of Climate TRACE to track soot pollution using satellite technology and artificial intelligence.
Optus fined $66 million for 'appalling' conduct in sales to vulnerable customers in Australia
Read full article: Optus fined $66 million for 'appalling' conduct in sales to vulnerable customers in AustraliaAn Australian judge has fined telecommunications giant Optus $66 million for unconscionable conduct under consumer law.
Europe has a Russian drone problem. Here are ways it could be solved
Read full article: Europe has a Russian drone problem. Here are ways it could be solvedEstonia is extending a fence along its border with Russia and building anti-tank ditches and bunkers in preparation for a potential conflict with Moscow.
OpenAI shows off Stargate AI data center in Texas and plans 5 more elsewhere with Oracle, Softbank
Read full article: OpenAI shows off Stargate AI data center in Texas and plans 5 more elsewhere with Oracle, SoftbankOpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that the Stargate AI data center in Texas will be joined by five more across the U.S. This expansion is part of a $500 billion infrastructure investment promoted by President Donald Trump.
Canadian privacy watchdogs call for TikTok to enhance protection for children on platform
Read full article: Canadian privacy watchdogs call for TikTok to enhance protection for children on platformCanadian privacy authorities say TikTok’s efforts to keep children off the platform and prevent the collection and use of their sensitive personal information are “inadequate” but the company is taking steps to address concerns.
How a SIM farm like the one found near the UN threatens telecom networks
Read full article: How a SIM farm like the one found near the UN threatens telecom networksThe U.S. Secret Service has found and is quietly dismantling a massive network of “SIM farms” across the New York area just as world leaders gather for meetings at the United Nations.
Trump administration wants to hand out $2.4 billion it took from California's high-speed railroad
Read full article: Trump administration wants to hand out $2.4 billion it took from California's high-speed railroadThe Trump administration wants to redistribute $2.4 billion it pulled from California’s high-speed rail project to other uses as part of a new $5 billion program to fund rail projects that boost U.S. rail passenger traffic.
Nvidia to invest $100 billion in OpenAI to help expand the ChatGPT maker's computing power
Read full article: Nvidia to invest $100 billion in OpenAI to help expand the ChatGPT maker's computing powerChipmaker Nvidia will invest $100 billion in OpenAI as part of a partnership that will add at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia AI data centers to ramp up the computing power for the owner of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT.
TikTok's algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake
Read full article: TikTok's algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver LakeTech giant Oracle will spearhead a new joint venture being cobbled together to take over the U.S. oversight of the algorithm and security underlying TikTok’s taste-making video platform under the terms of a deal laid out Monday by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Oracle names Magouyrk and Sicilia as CEOs; Catz to become executive vice chair of the board
Read full article: Oracle names Magouyrk and Sicilia as CEOs; Catz to become executive vice chair of the boardOracle has named Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia as CEOs, with current CEO Safra Catz becoming executive vice chair of the technology company’s board.
How to help your electronics ‘weather’ the storm
Read full article: How to help your electronics ‘weather’ the stormSevere weather can strike with little warning—bringing high winds, downed power lines, and sudden outages. That can put your expensive electronics at risk of serious damage. Consumer Reports reveals some simple steps to help protect your devices when the power goes out.
Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising business
Read full article: Google faces antitrust déjà vu as US seeks to break up its digital advertising businessAfter deflecting the U.S. Justice Department’s attack on its illegal monopoly in online search, Google is facing another attempt to dismantle its internet empire during a trial focused on its abusive tactics in digital advertising.
Greece's tax revolution harnesses big data and drones to shake off a legacy of crisis
Read full article: Greece's tax revolution harnesses big data and drones to shake off a legacy of crisisGreece’s once notorious tax system has been transformed into one of Europe’s most efficient, powered by drones, big data and real-time surveillance.
Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal
Read full article: Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok dealPresident Donald Trump has mentioned that billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the U.S. will take control of TikTok.
Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House says
Read full article: Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House saysAn emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app's video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations.
White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won't apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxiety
Read full article: White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won't apply to existing holders as Trump move stirs anxietyPresident Donald Trump’s latest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant workers confused.
What to Stream: Doja Cat, Mariah Carey, 'Superman,' 'Slow Horses,' Jesse Williams and Hades II
Read full article: What to Stream: Doja Cat, Mariah Carey, 'Superman,' 'Slow Horses,' Jesse Williams and Hades IIDoja Cat’s 15-track album “Vie” and James Gunn’s hit reboot of “Superman” landing on HBO Max are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you this week.
Will electric tractors gain traction? At a pilot event for farmers, researchers see possibilities
Read full article: Will electric tractors gain traction? At a pilot event for farmers, researchers see possibilitiesAt an August event, researchers at Michigan State University asked farmers what they think of a new electric tractor.
A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitals
Read full article: A robot programmed to act like a 7-year-old girl works to combat fear and loneliness in hospitalsRobin is a therapeutic robot programed to act like a 7-year-old girl as it travels around nursing homes and hospitals’ pediatric units providing emotional support while helping to combat staffing shortages.
Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks and he'll later go to China
Read full article: Trump says he and Xi will meet in South Korea in coming weeks and he'll later go to ChinaU.S. President Donald Trump says he’ll meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a regional summit taking place in October in South Korea and will visit China early next year.
Warsaw turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian drones enter Polish airspace
Read full article: Warsaw turns to Ukraine for drone warfare expertise after Russian drones enter Polish airspacePoland is tapping into Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare by setting up joint military training and manufacturing projects.
The Taliban internet ban spreads across Afghanistan as more provinces are shut down
Read full article: The Taliban internet ban spreads across Afghanistan as more provinces are shut downA Taliban crackdown to “prevent immorality” is spreading across Afghanistan, with more provinces losing access to fiber-optic internet after the country’s leader imposed a complete ban on the technology.
Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after reaching framework deal with China
Read full article: Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after reaching framework deal with ChinaPresident Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16.
It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant
Read full article: It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plantRivian Automotive is starting to build a long-delayed electric vehicle plant in Georgia, despite tough challenges in the U.S. market.
Australia warns social media platforms against age verification for all ahead of a ban on children
Read full article: Australia warns social media platforms against age verification for all ahead of a ban on childrenAuthorities say that social media platforms should not require age verification for all users when a ban on children under 16 having accounts goes into effect in December in Australia.
Europe's Ryder Cup team uses VR headsets to prepare for noise and insults at Bethpage Black
Read full article: Europe's Ryder Cup team uses VR headsets to prepare for noise and insults at Bethpage BlackRory McIlroy has given some insight on how Europe plans to prepare for a noisy and occasionally not very nice New York crowd in the Ryder Cup.
US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategy
Read full article: US electric grids under pressure from energy-hungry data centers are changing strategyAs Big Tech’s data centers continue to grow threatening to overload U.S. electricity grids, policymakers are considering bumping the energy-hungry data centers off grids during power emergencies.
Google's top AI scientist says ‘learning how to learn’ will be next generation's most needed skill
Read full article: Google's top AI scientist says ‘learning how to learn’ will be next generation's most needed skillGoogle's DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says the most valuable human skill for the future will be “learning how to learn” as artificial intelligence transforms education, careers and daily life.
OpenAI reaches new agreement with Microsoft to change its corporate structure
Read full article: OpenAI reaches new agreement with Microsoft to change its corporate structureOpenAI has reached a new tentative agreement with Microsoft and said its nonprofit, which technically controls its business, will now be given a $100 billion equity stake in its for-profit corporation.
Albania's prime minister appoints an AI-generated 'minister' to tackle corruption
Read full article: Albania's prime minister appoints an AI-generated 'minister' to tackle corruptionAlbania's Prime Minister Edi Rama says his new Cabinet will include an artificial intelligence “minister” in charge of fighting corruption.
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
Read full article: The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheatingHigh school and college educators say that student use of artificial intelligence has become so widespread that they need to rethink how to assign and assess students.
Musk loses crown as the world's richest person to Larry Ellison and then snatches it back
Read full article: Musk loses crown as the world's richest person to Larry Ellison and then snatches it backThe battle among billionaires for bragging rights as the world’s richest person got heated Wednesday with the surprising surge of an old contender: Larry Ellison.
Amazon's Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las Vegas
Read full article: Amazon's Zoox launches its robotaxi service in Las VegasAmazon’s Zoox on Wednesday launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas, offering free rides through parts of the entertainment mecca for anyone willing to gamble on the safety of a driverless vehicle.
As Nepal's army tries to restore order, capital's residents ask what's next
Read full article: As Nepal's army tries to restore order, capital's residents ask what's nextA curfew was lifted for a few hours in Nepal’s capital allowing people to rush to buy groceries and supplies as confusion set on the Himalayan nation about the future after the collapse of the government.