Democrat Rep. Cori Bush calls for government takeover of social media, says Twitter too motivated by profits
Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., on Wednesday called for public ownership of social media platforms like Twitter to ensure these platforms serve everyone fairly.
As big tech’s growth and innovation slow, its market dominance endures
Google parent Alphabet and its cohort still innovate, but with incremental enhancements to existing products. Tech hoping AI will allow it to disrupt like the past.
Cori Bush calls for government takeover of social media, says Twitter too motivated by profits
Former Twitter executives appeared before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to testify about the company's decision to block a New York Post article in October 2020.
Hermès wins case against artist who sold NFTs of Birkin Bags
The NFT, called a MetaBirkin, mimicked The Birkin bag which has evolved into a coveted luxury item known for its steep price tag and exclusive wait lists.
Netflix password-sharing crackdown details released
Additional information about streaming giant Netflix's efforts to restrict people from sharing passwords outside their households has come to light this week.
CHIPS Act will allow for more advanced American manufacturing: Arm CEO Rene Haas
Arm CEO Rene Haas discusses if America can return to its former glory as the dominant leader in the microchip industry, telling 'The Claman Countdown' the demand for semiconductors has never been great.
What Is ChatGPT? What to know about the AI Chatbot that will power Microsoft Bing
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s new artificially intelligent chatbot will be integrated with Microsoft Bing threatening Google's dominance as global race in AI technology begins.
Bear market 'definitely over' says Lou Basenese
Public Ventures President Lou Basenese joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss the markets, biotech shares, the labor market and the Federal Reserve's management of inflation.
Big Tech has room to run after 'rocket' start to 2023: Lamar Villere
Villere & Co. portfolio manager Lamar Villere analyzes the tech sector and reveals three stocks investors might want to buy on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Colgate-Palmolive recalls 4.9M cleaners over bacteria risk
Millions of Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaner products were recalled due to a exposure risk to bacteria, according to a warning notice posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Microsoft's AI play a 'shot across the bow' to Google: Pete Pachal
CoinDesk Content Chief of Staff Pete Pachal joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss Microsoft's use of AI in the Bing search engine, attacks on Big Tech, and the future of AI and cryptocurrency.
War with China will be different from those of the past: Mary Kissel
Former senior adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Mary Kissel discusses U.S. firms pumping money into Chinese AI, the impact to national security, and the growing China threat.
Senators question Zuckerberg about whether Russia, China accessed Facebook user data
A bipartisan duo of senators sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week, questioning him about how much access Russian and Chinese developers had to private user data.
Princeton student invents tech to help teachers identify ChatGPT cheats
Princeton University computer science student Edward Tian explains how his GPTZero app helps educators detect plagiarized material on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reacts to Warren Buffett's stake: 'Nothing more flattering'
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick reveals what led to the video game company's record-breaking Q4 earnings results on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveils new ban on TikTok including personal devices used for state business
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a statewide plan to ban use of TikTok on state-issued devices and for employees who for state employees who conduct business on personal devices.
Super Bowl betting heads for another record year
The American Gaming Association says a record 50.4 million Americans are expected to bet $16 billion on Super Bowl LVII, more than double last year's projections.
Musk tweets platform’s new ‘values’ after senator jokes about being sent to Twitter jail for hunting photo
Elon Musk says Twitter will be more accepting of "different values" after reinstating the account of a senator after it was suspended for posting a hunting photo.
Zoom reducing headcount by 1,300
Zoom is reducing its headcount by 15%, CEO Eric Yuan said in a blog post published on Tuesday on the video communication company's website.
Senior defense official confirms three China spy flights went undetected during Trump admin: Gen. Jack Keane
Retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane says the U.S. is in a Cold War with China, noting previous spy flights indicate "a clear security breach that we have" at home.