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Microsoft may abandon one of its climate goals. Blame data centers.
An hourly clean energy match may be out the door.
Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI for allegedly practicing medicine without a license
The state's Board of Medicine says an AI chatbot posed as a licensed psychiatrist.
Parents on Instagram, Facebook: Expect a big message from Meta
Meta is contacting all parents on both platforms.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The White House may begin vetting AI models before release
Insiders say the White House's AI policy is taking a different turn.
AI can reason like a doctor, study says
Researchers tested AI on medical scenarios and were surprised by what they found.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Study: Friendly AI chatbots may be less accurate
How does a friendlier chatbot respond to a falsehood about the moon landings?
By Rebecca Ruiz
AI data centers could be wrecking the environment faster than we thought
Officials in this G7 nation want to hit net zero by 2050, but AI data centers may be an issue.
The AI policies at the nation’s largest school districts
From cheating to AI literacy, public school systems are still answering big questions about AI.
Safeguarding what makes us human in the age of AI
Camille Carlton of the Center for Humane Technology on the "messy middle" AI has created for the world.
By Camille Carlton
TikTok tests AI Remix option. What it is, how to opt out.
The company is "experimenting" with gen AI meme makers.
Meta to let parents view topics teens discuss with AI
New feature will work for Facebook, Messenger, or Instagram.
By Rebecca Ruiz
LA public schools pass screen time limits for students in a first
Back to pen and paper.
Why you should hold on to your old smartphone
The Earth, and your wallet, will thank you.
Florida investigates OpenAI over deadly mass shooting
"If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Why don't people recycle old smartphones?
Celebrate Earth Day by sticking with your old phone.
Character.AI users can now role-play classic books like 'Pride and Prejudice'
Become a character in "Alice in Wonderland" or "The Great Gatsby."
By Rebecca Ruiz
Survey: This is the most distracting app for teens
Teens using TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat say one of them affects their sleep and focus more.
By Rebecca Ruiz
The story behind the New Yorker's striking tech nightmare cover
The magazine's Future Issue depicts a not very pleasant future.
This town took swift action after its leaders approved a $6 billion data center
Residents have been protesting an enormous project by an unnamed company.
Using AI for health questions? Here are 4 tips for the most accurate answers.
AI chatbots can still get medical questions wrong, according to new research.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Health AI and the law: Could your chatbot doc testify against you?
Tech companies like OpenAI have many reasons to keep your discussions with health-focused AI locked up.
Apple is shuttering its first unionized store
Employees won higher pay and additional workplace protections in 2024.
What AI can tell you about your blood test
Pricey AI services promise to give you answers about your blood test. The reality is complicated.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Kindle owners are furious over Amazon's plan to end support for older devices
Support for older Kindles ends in May, and some longtime users say the change is enough to push them toward a different e-reader.
By Crystal Bell
