Consumer groups call on US and EU to regulate AI that powers ChatGPT
A coalition of consumer advocacy groups in the U.S. and Europe are calling on governments to quickly adopt regulations on generative AI to protect consumers from its potential harms.
Biden admin picks Google chair to lead computer chip research: Report
The Biden administration will rely on the chairman of Alphabet and four other tech professionals for the research and development of new computer chips.
AI stock picks, leaders, laggards
David Keller, chief market strategist at StockCharts.com, pinpointed some of the AI leaders as well as those trailing behind.
AI comes for construction: New tech with 360-degree cameras deployed for first time in New York project
The New York City building utilizes the Buildots AI platform, which captures data via helmet-mounted 360-degree cameras that is then analyzed by AI models.
Intel reveals plan to build new $33B chip plant in Germany with government help
Intel announcement an agreement to invest $32.8 billion in a chip plant in Magdeburg, Germany. The German government announced it would contribute a third of its cost.
Raytheon Technologies gets $264M US Navy contract to produce Sidewinder missiles
Raytheon Technologies was awarded a $264 million modification contract from the U.S. Navy to produce and deliver 571 short-range AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles.
Microsoft admits June service disruptions to OneDrive, Outlook cyberattacks from mysterious hacker group
A service disruption affecting 18,000 Microsoft users on June 5 is now confirmed to be the fault of a new hacker group which calls itself Anonymous Sudan.
AI has been Choice Hotels' secret weapon for years, but it's holding off on new GenAI for now
Choice Hotels has used artificial intelligence, but the hospitality giant's chief information officer says the chain is waiting to see the bugs worked out of new generative AI tools.
Bud Light maker CEO tells customers, 'We hear you,' but doesn't apologize as sales tank
The CEO of Bud Light’s maker has released a message telling its “valued customers" that “we hear you" as sales of the beer are declining.
Meghan Markle’s ‘Archetypes’ podcast on Spotify won’t be renewed after one season: report
"Archetypes," Meghan Markle's Spotify podcast, has reportedly been canceled after one season despite getting top ratings on the streaming service.
AMD confirms AI 'superchip' takes on Nvidia
Advanced Micro Devices is expected to offer new information on an AI "superchip" when the company CEO Lisa Su gives her keynote address at an event in San Francisco.
Generative AI will add trillions to global economy: McKinsey
A new report finds AI tools like ChatGPT could add trillions in value to the global economy each year, and that was after just 63 uses were studied.
SpaceX hires 14-year-old as software engineer
SpaceX has hired Kairan Quazi, a 14-year-old who recently graduated from Santa Clara University eight years early, to fill a position as a software engineer.
GM, Samsung partner on $3B EV battery facility in Indiana
General Motors and Samsung SDI are building an EV battery cell plant in St. Joseph County, Indianac, creating 1,700 jobs, the state’s governor announced on Tuesday.
Using AI for SEO marketing? You could be doing more harm than good
Companies are jumping on the bandwagon to use new generative artificial intelligence tools to shake up their SEO marketing strategies, but doing so could be a mistake.
Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino says site's goal is to be ‘world’s most accurate real-time information source’
Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino sent a memo to employees outlining her visions for the social media platform. She vowed it will be the "world’s most accurate real-time information source."
FTC stalling Microsoft's $69 billion Activision deal
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly planning to block Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard, maker of best selling game Call of Duty.
Squishmallows plush toys are coming to McDonald's Happy Meals
Squishmallows, the best-selling plush toys by Jazwares, are coming to McDonald's Happy Meals this spring in collaboration with Universal Music Group.
Republicans and Democrats team up to take on AI with new bills
U.S. Senators on Thursday introduced two separate bipartisan artificial intelligence bills amid growing concerns over the rapidly developing technology.
Netflix subscriptions jump, password crackdown pays off
Netflix subscriptions are up after the streaming platform cracked down on users sharing their passwords, with an average of 73,000 new daily sign-ups from May 25 to May 28.



















