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FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it misled people about the money they could make on its platform.

Brazil data regulator bans Meta from mining data to train AI models

Brazil’s national data protection authority determined on Tuesday that Meta cannot use data originating in the country to train its artificial intelligence.

Google falling short of important climate target, cites electricity needs of AI

Google, which has an ambitious plan to address climate change with cleaner operations, came nowhere close to its goals last year, according to the company’s annual Environmental Report Tuesday.

AI is learning from what you said on Reddit, Stack Overflow or Facebook. Are you OK with that?

Post a comment on Reddit, answer coding questions on Stack Overflow or share a baby photo on your public Facebook or Instagram feed and you are also helping to train the next generation of artificial intelligence.

Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but decline not as bad as expected

Tesla’s global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weakening demand for the company’s products and electric vehicles overall.

Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 technology hubs nationwide

The Biden administration says it’s providing $504 million in implementation grants for a dozen technology hubs in Ohio, Montana, Nevada and Florida, among other locations.

UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution urging wealthy and developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ensure they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence.

California advances unique safety regulations for AI companies despite tech firm opposition

California lawmakers have advanced a bill that would regulate powerful artificial intelligence systems.

Federal judge halts Mississippi law requiring age verification for websites

A federal judge has blocked a Mississippi law that would require users of websites and other digital services to verify their age.

Justices keep on hold Florida and Texas efforts to regulate social media platforms

The Supreme Court is keeping a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.

Book Review: ‘Hey, Zoey’ uses questions about AI to look at women’s autonomy in a new light

Dolores is going through the motions of life when she finds a potentially marriage-ending surprise in her garage: a high-end, lifelike sex doll imbued with artificial intelligence named Zoey.

Roaring Kitty reveals stake in Chewy big enough to make him third largest investor in the pet retailer

Shares of Chewy have fallen in volatile trading after a regulatory filing revealed that Roaring Kitty, an investor at the center of the meme stock craze, has taken a 6.6% stake in the online pet retailer.

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

European Union regulators have accused social media company Meta Platforms of breaching the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them.

Japan successfully launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket

Japan has succesfully deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket.

What to stream this week: Emma Roberts in space, Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills, Zach Bryan in bars

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include an album from country music star Zach Bryan, Eddie Murphy reprising his role as Axel Foley and Discovery Channel’s annual “Shark Week” hoping to bite off a chunk of primetime viewership.

‘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

In the last 10 days of June, on a frenetic pace of its own making, the Supreme Court has touched a wide swath of American society in decisions on abortion, guns, the environment, health, the opioid crisis, securities fraud and homelessness.

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

States are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter.

Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content

Amazon is reviewing claims that the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI is scraping content — including from prominent news sites — without approval.

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

The city of Detroit has agreed to pay $300,000 to a man who was wrongly accused of shoplifting. It is also changing how police use facial recognition technology to solve crimes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.