Biden admin tells companies seeking CHIPS funding to avoid stock buybacks, provide child care plans
The Biden administration is making funds available under the CHIPS Act, and companies will be more likely to get funding if they refrain from stock buybacks.
Twitter announces 'zero tolerance policy towards violent speech'
Twitter announced a new policy on violent speech Tuesday that prohibits threats, wishes of harm, incitement of violence and glorification of violence.
Pentagon to reap rewards from $53B Chips Act
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has outlined further details of the implementation of the Chips Act, which will include government sharing in excess profits and DOD priority.
Electric vehicles need AM Radio, former emergency officials argue
Auto makers including Ford, the maker of the F-150 Lightning, and Tesla have dropped AM radio from newer EV models over frequency interference concerns.
Facebook, Instagram backing new 'Take It Down' platform for minors to remove sexually explicit images online
A new platform called Take It Down, launched by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, helps minors remove sexually explicit and intimate images from the Internet.
Canada banning TikTok from government mobile devices over concerns about cyberattacks: report
Canada says the TikTok app “will be automatically removed and blocked from use on all government-issued mobile devices” in the coming days, according to a report.
Nokia updates logo as company rebrands identity
Nokia signaled plans to change its brand identity for the first time in nearly 60 years, and the strategic shift includes the unveiling of a new logo.
Why the CIA destroys $10,000 watches agents receive as gifts from foreign officials
Gift disclosure forms show the CIA destroyed gifts agents weren't allowed to keep, like luxury wristwatches and jewelry, according to a recently released State Department report.
Spotify releasing artificial intelligence DJ in two countries
Spotify is adding an artificial intelligence DJ for certain listeners, the audio streaming service announced Wednesday in a press release.
Los Angeles school district reveals ransomware gang leaked thousands of student health records online
The Los Angeles Unified School District revealed Wednesday that the a ransomware gang leaked sensitive records of more than 2,000 students online.
Samsung’s new Bixby feature allows users to clone their voice to respond to calls
Samsung's Bixby has released a new feature that allows users to create an AI-generate copy of their voice and tone by recording only a few sentences.
Nvidia shares soar day after Intel cuts dividend
Chipmaker Nvidia’s shares are up on Thursday after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings on Wednesday and rival Intel slashed its shareholder dividend.
Microsoft bringing AI chatbot to Bing, Edge Internet browsers
The Microsoft Corporation announced on Wednesday it would introduce its Chatbot AI technology to its Bing and Edge Internet browsers.
Intel slashes dividend
The Intel Corp.’s board of directors announced the reduction of its quarterly dividend to $0.125 per share of the company’s common stock due to macroeconomic uncertainty.
AI take-over: Sci-fi fiction magazine won't accept submissions after surge of bot-written stories
The magazine regularly screens submissions for plagiarism and bot-generated stories, but over the past few months, these fraudulent submissions have spiked.
Florida AG eyes making Google, Apple flag 'foreign-owned apps' for consumers before downloading
Republican Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is sending letters to the CEOs of Apple and Google, calling for customers to be notified if an app is foreign-owned or developed.
Disney-themed Mickey Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, and other figurines recalled due to choking hazard
A collection of Disney-themed vinyl figurines are being recalled because their detachable body parts pose a choking hazard to children.
Ericsson to cut 1,400 Jobs as orders slow
The cuts are part of an effort the company announced late last year to reduce costs by 9 billion Swedish kronor, equivalent to about $861 million, by the end of 2023.
Brain implant thinner than hair: How a novel technology may allow people to use devices with their mind
Precision Neuroscience is introducing a breakthrough in medical science, which will allow those who live with limited-mobility conditions to manipulate electronics with their minds.
GoDaddy says servers were attacked by hackers that stole code and installed malware
GoDaddy website hosting servers were attacked by what the company called a "sophisticated" threat actor group that stole source code and installed malware.



















