Ford CEO sounds skilled-worker alarm as young technicians tout less debt, job security
Ford CEO Jim Farley sounded an alarm on America's skilled-worker shortage as young technicians reveal why they're choosing trades over traditional paths.
Trump hosting Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei for private White House dinner
President Donald Trump and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei are scheduled to meet at the White House on Sunday evening after the tech leader's warnings about AI advancement.
College president warns AI could strengthen education — or create dangerous shortcuts: 'It’s how we manage it'
New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran explains how universities can embrace artificial intelligence while ensuring students develop critical thinking, communication and other skills needed in the workplace.
Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal
TikTok must disable its "For You" page for minors and enforce two-hour daily screen time limits under a landmark $100 million Alabama settlement.
Anthropic CEO says AI could cure most major diseases within next decade
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts AI could help cure most diseases in five to 10 years after Claude discovers a potential new gene editing mechanism.
MIT professor says AI risks are uniting Bernie Sanders, Steve Bannon and lawmakers on Capitol Hill
MIT physicist and AI researcher Max Tegmark says concern over AI is breaking through in Washington after a Senate briefing and a conference featuring Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders.
Nvidia CEO draws line on AI safety after alarming incidents: 'If it’s not ready, just hold it back'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told leaders at a summit convened by King Charles that the AI industry must prioritize safety, while also projecting explosive financial growth.
US loans $1.9B to restart shuttered Iowa nuclear plant
NextEra Energy received a $1.9 billion DOE loan commitment to restart Iowa’s Duane Arnold nuclear plant to power Google’s AI data centers.
Anthropic researcher says AI has over 10% chance to 'kill all humans' within next decade
An Anthropic researcher warned that AI could wipe out humanity within the next decade, responding to a former employee who resigned after accusing the company of acting irresponsibly.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
Apple Maps adopted “Lake America" for U.S. users after a Trump executive order changed the federal designation for Lake Ontario.
Apple implements price hikes for its TV streaming service and 'One' subscription bundle
Apple TV's streaming price increased from $12.99 to $14.99 per month. The Apple One subscription also went up as part of the latest hike.
Laser-wielding mosquito killer hits market promising to track and zap backyard pests midair
Photon Matrix says its laser mosquito zapper uses lidar, radar and AI vision to detect and eliminate mosquitoes midair, but the device costs nearly $1,000.
OpenAI, 100+ companies warn of coming surge in AI-powered cyberattacks, call for global defense push
A letter from OpenAI told companies and governments alike to strengthen their cybersecurity because in a matter of months, AI-enabled hacking attempts will become more widespread.
Walmart makes changes to how millions of customers can pay at checkout
Walmart is adding tap-to-pay at select Walmart and Sam's Club locations before expanding the checkout option nationwide by the end of 2026
Tesla raises Cybertruck prices on 2 US models
Tesla increased prices on two Cybertruck models by $5,000 in the U.S., while the top-end Cyberbeast remains priced at $99,990.
New report warns AI data center boom squeezes memory-chip supply, could raise everyday tech costs
The AI data center boom could make everyday technology more expensive, a new policy report warns, as chipmakers shift scarce memory-chip capacity toward higher-margin AI uses.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle Justice Department children's privacy case
The DOJ called the $400 million TikTok settlement a major victory for American children and parents, citing strengthened privacy safeguards.
Trump crypto meeting signals US 'not going to slow down' in bid for digital asset dominance, expert says
Trump hosted crypto industry leaders at the White House to discuss the CLARITY Act with hopes to sign the digital assets bill into law by September.
Meta taps skilled trades workers to power America’s AI infrastructure boom
Meta is teaming up with NABTU to tap a massive skilled labor pipeline as the tech giant ramps up construction and maintenance of AI infrastructure in the U.S.
Meta, other companies must face thousands of lawsuits over child social media addiction, appeals court rules
An appeals court ruled more than 3,000 lawsuits against Meta, Google, TikTok and Snapchat over addictive design claims targeting youth can proceed.