Toys that ‘spy’ on children are an increasing threat, watchdog warns
Toys that “spy” on children are a rising, “frightening” threat, a new study from a consumer watchdog has warned. The U.S. PIRG Education Fund noted that certain toys that record...
Amazon to offer free AI courses as competition for talent heats up
Amazon announced free courses to teach workers skills around artificial intelligence as the tech behemoth competes for talent with rivals including Microsoft and OpenAI. Dubbed “AI Ready,” the initiative includes...
New OpenAI CEO Emmett Shear says AI ‘doom’ risk ‘should cause you to s–t your pants’
Emmett Shear, the former Twitch CEO who was named the interim chief of OpenAI on Monday, has warned that artificial intelligence is “intrinsically dangerous” and poses such a threat of...
The secret iPhone hack that will help you do your laundry
Your iPhone can do pretty much everything — even help with your laundry. An Instagram user shared how your phone can help you decipher what the symbols on the care...
OpenAI staffers threaten mass revolt after board forces out Sam Altman, Greg Brockman
More than 500 OpenAI staffers have reportedly threatened to quit on Monday unless the company’s embattled board of directors resigns over its surprise move on Friday to oust Sam Altman...
OpenAI execs invite Sam Altman, Greg Brockman to headquarters
Ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former President Greg Brockman joined executives at the company’s San Francisco headquarters on Sunday after interim CEO Mira Murati told staff she invited Altman,...
Google search antitrust judge admits he has ‘no idea’ how he will rule
The federal judge who will determine the fate of Google’s online search empire admitted that he still has “no idea” how he expects to rule in the landmark antitrust trial....
Tesla gigafactory in New York infested with bed bugs
Tesla workers at a gigafactory in South Buffalo, NY, claim the plant is infested with bed bugs — and that management has sprayed the facility with toxic chemicals that are...
Amazon cutting ‘several hundred’ jobs at Alexa unit: report
Amazon on Friday announced it is trimming jobs at its Alexa voice assistant unit, citing shifting business priorities and a greater focus on generative artificial intelligence. The cuts affect several hundred...
