Senators look to ban kids under 13 from social media in bipartisan bill
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.
Lost iPhone survives 33 days under water off Hawaiian coast
A Minnesota man gave up on retrieving his iPhone after dropping it while on vacation, but the phone had a lot more endurance than he thought.
Tinder trouble: Man charged with impersonating deputy on dating app
The images showed him wearing a deputy's uniform, and one image showed him carrying a loaded gun, New Mexico authorities said.
Twitter verification blue checkmarks reportedly reappearing for some users
Twitter removed the blue marks last week from accounts that don’t pay a monthly fee. But the marks mysteriously returned for many highly followed accounts over the weekend.
Misinformation machines? AI chatbots can spew falsehoods, even accuse people of crimes they never committed
"AI poses risks to fundamental rights and even the physical safety of our country's citizens," one legal expert says.
YouTube rolls out updated policy for eating disorder-related content
YouTube introduced the new changes this week to better manage video content about eating disorders.
These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now
Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.
A-list celebs, news orgs and White House say they won't pay for Twitter verification
On Thursday, the platform started to remove the blue check from all accounts without a paid subscription. For at least $8 a month, users can have a verified Twitter Blue account.
Taxidermy bird drones aim to assist, advance wildlife research
Researchers hope to expand what they learn from these taxidermy bird drones to improve fuel efficiency in aviation and possibly into assisting space exploration.
Have ChatGPT skills? 9 in 10 companies hiring want you, survey finds
A recent survey found that businesses are seeking employees with ChatGPT experience, with 30% saying the need is urgent. Companies are looking to hire "prompt engineers" and some are offering starting salaries exceeding $200k.
Twitter starts removing blue check marks from users who don’t pay
Twitter will require users to pay a monthly fee to keep the blue check mark. The social media giant had about 300,000 verified users under the original blue check system — many of them journalists, athletes, and public figures.
Apple unveils high-yield savings account for Apple Card holders
According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.
Using AI to challenge death's finality
The technology is prompting ethical questions as Artificial Intelligence continues developing at a rapid pace.
Budweiser releases new pro-America ad with iconic mascot in wake of Anheuser-Busch Mulvaney controversy
The advertisement features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses passing iconic American landmarks.
Bob Lee stabbed following dispute involving alleged killer's sister, court docs reveal
Court files reveal details about what happened before Nima Momeni allegedly killed Cash App founder Bob Lee.
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
Emeryville entrepreneur arrested in connection with stabbing death of Cash App exec Bob Lee
San Francisco police on Thursday arrested a tech entrepreneur in connection with the stabbing death of Cash App tech founder Bob Lee – ending the false rumors that this was a random attack in a lawless, overly progressive city.
Elon Musk grills BBC reporter during interview about Twitter
Part of an interview between Elon Musk and BBC reporter James Clayton has gone viral on social media this week. In the heated exchange, Musk questions the reporter's assertion about hate speech on Twitter and doesn't let down.
The new slow and painful dating trend of 'fizzling', explained
Not a breakup, not ghosting, just a long, slow, burn. Fizzling is the new dating trend and it's leaving people hurt and confused.
Ex-Theranos executive headed to prison after losing appeal
Former Theranos executive Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani will be heading to prison later this month after an appeals court rejected his bid to remain free while he contests his conviction for carrying out a blood-testing hoax with his former boss and lover, Elizabeth Holmes.