Jul 16 AI chatbots at risk of fueling government restrictions on online speech, new study says By Didi Tang, Associated Press A Meta Oversight Board study released Thursday shows that major AI systems, including those built in the U.S., are more likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders or governments. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 8:39 The debate over how to protect children and teens as AI use grows By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Murrey Jacobson One of the biggest concerns about artificial intelligence is how children and teens use it daily. Critics say the tech companies are not doing enough to protect children, can't be trusted and argue more regulation is needed. The Omidyar Network,… Continue watching
Jul 15 Watch 7:13 Police say Flock cameras help solve crimes, but critics call them an invasion of privacy By Paul Solman, Mary Fecteau Law enforcement agencies in the U.S. use AI-powered cameras to scan billions of vehicles each month, often without drivers ever realizing. Supporters say the technology is a tool for solving crimes. But critics warn it's creating a nationwide surveillance network,… Continue watching
Jul 15 'It's deeply disturbing.' What a new report says about risks Google's AI search features pose to kids By Hannah Grabenstein Common Sense Media found that across more than 2,600 test interactions, Google’s two built-in AI search functions routinely failed to recognize risky and harmful behavior. Continue reading
Jul 14 Massive data center buildout poses latest inflation threat for consumers By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Investment in data centers has made memory chips, computer processors and other equipment, as well as electricity, more expensive. Continue reading
Jul 12 When managing your money, take a chatbot's 'confidence' with a grain of salt By Pawan Jain, The Conversation According to a 2025 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults by Pearl.com, a professional services platform, 19% said they lost more than $100 by following financial advice from an AI chatbot. Continue reading
Jul 10 Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets By Kaitlyn Huamani, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT, a major rupture in a partnership between the iPhone maker and the artificial intelligence company. Continue reading
Jul 08 World economy expected to grow sluggish 3% this year, IMF says By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The IMF forecasts assume that the Strait of Hormuz reopens later this month — even though U.S. strikes on Iran resumed and President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that a ceasefire with Iran was over. Continue reading
Jun 29 South Korean tech giants will invest $518 billion in chip plants to serve soaring AI demand By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Government officials dismissed questions about whether the southwest has enough power and water to support major semiconductor fabs. Continue reading
Jun 26 Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming memory chip shortage fueled by AI By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The Cupertino, California-based company called the demand spike an “unprecedented challenge” for the consumer electronics industry. Continue reading