'Can’t predict:' A.I. chatbots gain agency, tech expert says there needs to be guardrails

It’s classified as science fiction, well, maybe not anymore. If you’ve seen The Matrix movies, the theme of artificial intelligence or robots taking over humans is now looking less like fiction.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case puts spotlight on cryptocurrency tracking

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.

British social media star had private data accessed by Michigan hospital staff

Reading from a letter he received from an unnamed hospital, Joshua Cauldwell-Clarke posted a video on Instagram about a data breach involving his private details.

Meta researcher warned of 500K child exploitation cases daily on Facebook and Instagram platforms

A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.

Expert says artificial intelligence creates opportunities in job market

Technology is evolving faster than anything we've seen before. But according to one person who's worked with AI for nearly a decade, one advantage that humans have over machines is judgment.

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.

Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI

Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.

TikTok strikes deal to create US entity

TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.

Millions of Apple iPhone, iPad users at risk of security flaw: Here's what to know

The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.

Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users

OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.

Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat

Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.

BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products

The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”