Technology
Technological innovations, artificial intelligence, robotics, biotech, 5G, informatics, telematics, and other advancements and their impact on society are the primary focus of this section. Our survey data measuring the American public's hopes and concerns about technological advancements will form the articles' basis. Our interest includes data privacy, protection, and cybersecurity. We tackle trust in tech companies, breaking up big technology companies, and free speech in social media.
U.S. Eases Restrictions On Anthropic's Mythos AI Model
The decision marks a partial relaxation of controls introduced earlier this month over concerns about the capabilities of frontier AI systems.
Is Australia's Social Media Ban Working For Young Users?
Researchers surveyed more than 400 young people before the legislation took effect and again three months later.
Inspector General Report Faults Secret Service Cybersecurity Practices
The report concluded that some Secret Service personnel routinely relied on personal mobile phones instead of government-issued devices during protective assignments.
Why Is The White House Seeking To Limit OpenAI's Next AI Model
The request reflects growing concern within the U.S. government over the capabilities of advanced AI systems and the absence of a formal regulatory framework governing their deployment.
How Did AI Read A 2,000-Year-Old Herculaneum Scroll
The scroll was carbonized during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago, leaving it too fragile to be physically unrolled.
What Makes The Newly Discovered Exoplanets So Unique
Despite being comparable in size to Jupiter, the two planets are remarkably light, with densities even lower than cotton candy.
IBM Unveils Sub-1 Nanometer Chip Technology
IBM says the design overcomes physical limitations that have increasingly challenged traditional chip scaling.
Memory Chip Shortage Drives Apple Device Price Hikes
Effective immediately, the entry-level Neo MacBook now costs $699, up from $599, while the base iPad has risen to $449 from $349
What Sparked The Recovery In AI Chip Stocks
Micron's stock climbed more than 16% in premarket trading after falling 13% on Tuesday during a broader AI market decline
Micron Stock Rallies On Strong Earnings And Optimistic Outlook
The company reported revenue of $41.46 billion, up sharply from $9.3 billion a year earlier and well above analyst estimates of nearly $36 billion, according to LSEG data
Snap Sued Over Alleged Child Grooming And Sexual Assault Case
The lawsuit, filed by the girl's parents, alleges that Snapchat's "Quick Add" and "Snap Map" features helped a 25-year-old man, Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios, establish contact with the child after allegedly posing as a 17-year-old boy.
Why Is Tesla Being Sued Over A Fatal Texas Autopilot Crash
The lawsuit was filed by the family of 76-year-old Martha Avila, who died after a Tesla Model 3 crashed into her home in Katy, a suburb of Houston, on June 19.
Why Are Tech Stocks Rebounding After The AI Sell-Off
Shares of memory manufacturers Micron and Sandisk moved higher after suffering double-digit declines on Tuesday, while the Roundhill Memory ETF also posted gains.
OpenAI Launches Custom Chip With Broadcom To Reduce Nvidia Dependence
The chip will be manufactured by Broadcom and used primarily for AI inference, the computing process that powers responses in ChatGPT and other applications. OpenAI President Greg Brockman sai
China Overtakes US In Global Supercomputer Rankings
LineShine, located at the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen, achieved computing speeds roughly 20% higher than El Capitan, which is housed at a U.S. national laboratory in California