McDonald’s is ending its test run of AI-powered drive-thrus with IBM
NEW YORK (AP) — Ever get your McDonald's order mixed up at an AI-powered drive-thru? The experiment behind the fast food giant's current automated...
Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service service barely a year after...
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple is discontinuing its buy now, pay later service known as Apple Pay Later barely a year after its initial...
Who will have the 2024 song of the summer? We offer some predictions
NEW YORK (AP) — Since the beginning of time or, at least, pop music, only a few have earned the designation of “song of...
Fisker files for bankruptcy protection, the second electric vehicle maker to do so in...
Electric vehicle maker Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the second electric startup to do so in the last year as even industry...
AI could help spread false and misleading information on Holocaust, UNESCO report warns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A United Nations agency is warning that developments in artificial intelligence could spawn a new surge in Holocaust denial.A report published...
Democrat-controlled Vermont Legislature attempts to override Republican governor’s vetoes
The Democrat-controlled Vermont legislature returned to the Statehouse on Monday to try to override Republican Gov. Phil Scott’s vetoes, including his rejection of bills...
Microsoft delays controversial AI Recall feature on new Windows computers
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — New laptops equipped with Microsoft Windows start shipping to customers next week without a flagship feature called Recall that drew...
Massachusetts on verge of becoming second-to-last state to outlaw “revenge porn”
BOSTON (AP) — A bill aimed at outlawing “revenge porn” has been approved by lawmakers in the Massachusetts House and Senate and shipped to...
Faking an honest woman: Why Russia, China and Big Tech all use faux females...
WASHINGTON (AP) — When disinformation researcher Wen-Ping Liu looked into China's efforts to influence Taiwan's recent election using fake social media accounts, something unusual...
Silicon Valley-backed voter plan for new California city qualifies for November ballot
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area...