Technology

‘Lab-grown’ meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect

As Florida’s ban on “lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami.

The Supreme Court nears the end of another momentous term. A decision on Trump’s immunity looms

Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content

Detroit paying $300,000 to man wrongly accused of theft, making changes in use of facial technology

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don’t get left behind

Artificial Intelligence

AI image-generator startup Stability AI looks for reshoot with new CEO and investor group

OpenAI co-founder Sutskever sets up new AI company devoted to ‘safe superintelligence’

OpenAI appoints former top US cyberwarrior Paul Nakasone to its board of directors

AI startup Perplexity wants to upend search business. News outlet Forbes says it’s ripping them off

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MATT O’BRIEN, SARAH PARVINI

US antitrust enforcers will investigate leading AI companies Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI

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Ever feel exhausted by swiping through dating apps? You might be experiencing burnout

Plenty of happy couples can trace their meet-cute moment to an online dating app. But many others find the never-ending process of likes, swipes, taps and awkward DMs that go nowhere to be exhausting.

European Union’s competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google

The European Union is escalating its scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry, including taking a fresh look into Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI.

Cutting-edge technology on show at Euro 2024 is changing the face of soccer

From smart-enabled match balls and AI to cryogenic recovery chambers, soccer is being transformed by the cutting-edge technology available to players, coaches and officials.

Hollywood’s video game actors want to avoid a strike. The sticking point in their talks? AI

Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA has been negotiating its interactive media agreement for more than a year.

Uber and Lyft agree to pay drivers $32.50 per hour in Massachusetts settlement

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell says drivers for Uber and Lyft will earn a minimum pay standard of $32.50 per hour under a settlement.

Shares of Trump Media swing wildly after first US presidential debate, fall 10%

Trump Media fell more than 10% Friday after the first U.S. presidential debate, demonstrating another of the wild swings that have made its stock one of the more volatile on Wall Street.

Scientists inject rhino horns with radioactive isotopes in controversial project to fight poaching

Researchers in South Africa have injected radioactive material into to the horns of 20 rhinos as part of a research project aimed at reducing poaching.

News nonprofit sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft for ‘exploitative’ copyright infringement

Another news organization is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement.

Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban

A dozen social and racial justice groups said Thursday that the federal law requiring TikTok’s parent company to sell the platform, or face a ban, would disrupt a vehicle that many minority communities use to form connections online and advocate for causes.

One Tech Tip: What to do when you have too many passwords to remember

Everyone has too many passwords. The credentials we need to remember to navigate online life keep multiplying.

NASA taps Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years.

Amazon joins exclusive club, crossing $2 trillion in stock market value for the first time

Amazon has joined the exclusive $2 trillion club after Wall Street investors pushed the value of the e-commerce giant’s stock past that threshold.

The Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states

The Supreme Court has sided with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security.

Rivian shares soar on massive cash injection from Volkswagen, starting immediately with $1 billion

Shares of Rivian are soaring before the opening bell after Volkswagen agreed to invest $1 billion in the electric vehicle maker immediately and a potential total of up to $5 billion as part of a software development agreement.

Where tech, politics & giving meet: CEO Nicole Taylor considers Silicon Valley’s busy intersection

Nicole Taylor has an insider’s view of philanthropic trends from her seat as the president and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

JuJu Watkins enjoying summer, dreams of playing in 2028 Olympics in hometown Los Angeles

JuJu Watkins has already thought about how special it would be to play for the U.S. in 2028 at the Olympics in her hometown of Los Angeles.

New Jersey man flies to Florida to attack another player over an online gaming dispute, deputies say

Authorities say an online gaming dispute made its way to the real world when a New Jersey man flew to Florida to attack another player with a hammer.

GM brings in new CEO to steer troubled Cruise robotaxi service while Waymo ramps up in San Francisco

General Motors has named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise.

All eyes are on Nvidia’s stock, so what’s been going on?

Nvidia shares rebounded Tuesday, halting a three-day skid that had surprised many investors and wiped away more than $400 billion in market value.

Microsoft breached antitrust rules by bundling Teams with office software, European Union says

European Union regulators have accused Microsoft of “possibly abusive” practices that violate the bloc’s antitrust rules by tying its Teams messaging and videoconferencing app to its widely used business software.

Amazon teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to promote its 10th Prime Day sales event

Amazon is partnering with hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion to boost sales for its 10th annual Prime Day discount event.

NTSB chair says Norfolk Southern interfered with derailment probe after botching vent-and-burn call

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy says Norfolk Southern repeatedly tried to interfere with the investigation into the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment and shape its conclusions about what the agency called a flawed decision to blow open five tank cars and burn the vinyl chl

Indonesia won’t pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised its national data center

Indonesia’s national data center has been compromised by a hacking group asking for a $8 million ransom that the government says it won’t pay.

UN launches global principles to combat online hate and demands big tech take action now

The United Nations chief has launched global principles to combat online hate and lies and demanded that big tech companies use their power to reduce the harm they are doing to people and societies around the world.

Music record labels sue AI song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement

Big record companies are suing artificial intelligence song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement.

Robinhood CEO discusses the brokerage’s evolution leading up to another ride on the meme stock wave

Meme stocks like GameStop are hot again, reviving memories of early 2021 when they turned into a craze that ended up burning many investors along with Robinhood Markets.

Indonesia says a cyberattack has compromised its data center but it won’t pay the $8 million ransom

Authorities say Indonesia’s national data center has been compromised by a hacking group asking for a $8 million ransom that the government won’t pay.

Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider

Car dealerships across North America are still wrestling with disruptions that started last week. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.

Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech

European Union regulators are accusing Apple of breaking new rules on digital competition by imposing rules in its App Store marketplace that prevent app makers from pointing users to cheaper options on other venues.

‘Hamster’ crypto craze has taken Iran. It highlights economic malaise ahead of presidential election

Cab drivers and bikers at red lights in June in Tehran tap away furiously on their mobile phones, ignoring police officers. Some pedestrians do the same.

Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says

A cybersecurity intelligence company says a suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has intensified attacks on Taiwanese organizations, particularly those in sectors such as the government, education and technology.

What to stream this week: ‘The Bear,’ Camila Cabello, Megan Thee Stallion and Celine Dion

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include albums from Camila Cabello and Megan Thee Stallion, Amazon Prime has a documentary about Celine Dion dealing with a rare neurological disorder and Eva Longoria plays a woman whose life changes completely in “Land of Women.”

Investigation of Russian hack on London hospitals may take weeks amid worries over online data dump

An investigation into a ransomware attack earlier this month on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin could take weeks to complete with some patients needing to undergo repeat tests.

Facial recognition startup Clearview AI settles privacy suit

Facial recognition startup Clearview AI has reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging its massive photographic collection of faces violated the subjects’ privacy rights.

Car dealerships are being disrupted by a multi-day outage after cyberattacks on software supplier

Car dealerships across North America have faced a major disruption this week. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks on Wednesday.

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