Feds sue Adobe for 'hidden' early cancellation fees
Adobe, the company behind PDFs and popular editing software such as Photoshop, is facing a federal lawsuit for alleged violations stemming from the company's early cancellation fees, which has frustrated users trying to end their subscriptions but who are still getting charged.
Adobe, the company behind PDFs and popular editing software such as Photoshop, is facing a federal lawsuit for alleged violations stemming from the company's early cancellation fees, which has frustrated users trying to end their subscriptions but who are still getting charged.
Sen. Ted Cruz proposes new legislation following North Texas girl's 'deepfake' AI horror story
Artificial intelligence opened the floodgates for the creation of fake pornographic images made without consent. An Aledo high school student is one of the victims of a teenager using AI to create a fake nude image of her from an innocent Instagram photo. She bravely shared her story.
Artificial intelligence opened the floodgates for the creation of fake pornographic images made without consent. An Aledo high school student is one of the victims of a teenager using AI to create a fake nude image of her from an innocent Instagram photo. She bravely shared her story.
Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Major record labels sue AI companies for copyright infringement
Major record labels are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging they illegally used music from artists like Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey without proper licensing.
Major record labels are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging they illegally used music from artists like Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey without proper licensing.
Amazon reportedly to unveil 'Remarkable Alexa' with conversational AI in August
Amazon is reportedly set to launch "Remarkable Alexa," an advanced AI-powered version of its virtual assistant, in August.
Amazon is reportedly set to launch "Remarkable Alexa," an advanced AI-powered version of its virtual assistant, in August.
McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.
Robot being used to inspect drains across Texas
A robot made by the same company that helped save the trapped Chilean miners back in 2010 is being used to inspect storm drains across Texas. The state’s only operator is based in Austin.
A robot made by the same company that helped save the trapped Chilean miners back in 2010 is being used to inspect storm drains across Texas. The state’s only operator is based in Austin.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticizes crypto-miners, AI data centers for potential strain on Texas power grid
“We need to take a close look at those two industries. They produce very few jobs compared to the incredible demands they place on our grid… We want data centers, but it can’t be the wild, wild west of data centers and crypto miners crashing our grid and turning the lights off."
“We need to take a close look at those two industries. They produce very few jobs compared to the incredible demands they place on our grid… We want data centers, but it can’t be the wild, wild west of data centers and crypto miners crashing our grid and turning the lights off."
Bitcoin mining, AI data centers increasing demand on Texas power grid, leaders say
ERCOT's CEO says explosive growth in the State of Texas will continue to put pressure on the power grid.
ERCOT's CEO says explosive growth in the State of Texas will continue to put pressure on the power grid.
'Miss AI' pageant features fake beauty queens
Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.
Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.
Zoom CEO may develop AI-powered 'digital twins' for meetings
'Digital twins' could allow employees to skip out on Zoom meetings at work.
'Digital twins' could allow employees to skip out on Zoom meetings at work.
iOS 18: How Apple Intelligence will shape your iPhone, iPad
Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.
Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.
World's 1st drone delivery trials achieved on Mount Everest, Chinese tech firm says
DJI Technology, a Chinese-based tech company, announced the successful completion of the world's first delivery drone trials on Mount Everest.
DJI Technology, a Chinese-based tech company, announced the successful completion of the world's first delivery drone trials on Mount Everest.
Watch: Paramedic uses jet suit to scale mountain in 2 minutes
The jet suits are being tested in search and rescue operations, military and entertainment and racing, “but essentially it is used to provide unique human ultra-mobility."
The jet suits are being tested in search and rescue operations, military and entertainment and racing, “but essentially it is used to provide unique human ultra-mobility."
North Texas mom shares 'deepfake' horror story as lawmakers look to close loophole
Currently, it is a crime under state law to produce deepfake videos, but not deepfake photos.
Currently, it is a crime under state law to produce deepfake videos, but not deepfake photos.
Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Amazon tribe's Starlink internet access made kids 'lazy,' hooked on social media: report
Internet access has reached a remote tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest, and now elders say young people are “lazy” and hooked on social media and pornography.
Internet access has reached a remote tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest, and now elders say young people are “lazy” and hooked on social media and pornography.
Issue impacting users calling between different mobile carriers resolved
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon users were all reporting problems connecting calls on Tuesday.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon users were all reporting problems connecting calls on Tuesday.
Driverless car company Cruise returns to the roads in Dallas
Cruise says it has begun manual driving in Dallas and Phoenix as it attempts to return to the roads.
Cruise says it has begun manual driving in Dallas and Phoenix as it attempts to return to the roads.