Oracle laying off thousands of workers to cut costs amid AI push: report
Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs.
Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs.
Tennessee grandmother jailed after AI facial recognition misidentifies her in fraud case
A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.
A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.
Trump administration launches official White House mobile app
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
The PlayStation 5 will soon get a lot more expensive - but there’s still time before it happens
On Friday, Sony revealed its PlayStation 5 consoles are about to get more expensive, and the price hikes are pretty significant.
On Friday, Sony revealed its PlayStation 5 consoles are about to get more expensive, and the price hikes are pretty significant.
Iran-linked hackers claim they breached FBI Director Kash Patel's email
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s email and leaked documents online.
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s email and leaked documents online.
FCC prohibition on new foreign-produced routers could make future home upgrades harder
New federal regulations could soon make it more difficult for Americans to upgrade their home internet setup to the latest and greatest technologies.
New federal regulations could soon make it more difficult for Americans to upgrade their home internet setup to the latest and greatest technologies.
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
Viral videos show Chicago delivery robots after shattering glass at CTA bus shelters
Viral videos show two separate Chicago delivery robots after making a mess at CTA bus stops over the last three days.
Viral videos show two separate Chicago delivery robots after making a mess at CTA bus stops over the last three days.
Meta ordered to pay $375M after child safety trial
We are getting the latest tonight as a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million. This comes after they reportedly found evidence that the company violated state law and misled users about the safety of its platforms. Attorney General Raul Torrez accused Meta of failing to protect children from predators. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with legal analyst Neama Rahmani, who helps explain the difference between this case and the high-profile Los Angeles trial surrounding claims of social media addiction.
We are getting the latest tonight as a New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million. This comes after they reportedly found evidence that the company violated state law and misled users about the safety of its platforms. Attorney General Raul Torrez accused Meta of failing to protect children from predators. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is speaking with legal analyst Neama Rahmani, who helps explain the difference between this case and the high-profile Los Angeles trial surrounding claims of social media addiction.
Sora, OpenAI’s video platform, is shutting down: What to know
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last year as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last year as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.
Meta violated child safety laws, jury says: What this means for social media
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
AI chip facility coming to Austin, Elon Musk announces
Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.
Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.
Amazon working on new phone years after Fire flop, new report says
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
AI-generated Val Kilmer to posthumously star in new movie
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
Researchers discover iPhone spyware that can infiltrate millions of devices
Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated iPhone spyware campaign embedded in dozens of websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices, according to Reuters.
Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated iPhone spyware campaign embedded in dozens of websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices, according to Reuters.
More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
Stryker hit in suspected Iran-linked cyberattack
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Pentagon’s AI battle continues against tech company
We are learning more as the Trump administration moves federal agencies away from the company, Anthropic, after the tech group pushed back against the Department of Defense’s usage of its tools. The Pentagon has called for Anthropic to allow the Department of Defense to utilize the company's artificial intelligence product for "all lawful purposes." LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the ongoing case with legal expert, Tre Lovell.
We are learning more as the Trump administration moves federal agencies away from the company, Anthropic, after the tech group pushed back against the Department of Defense’s usage of its tools. The Pentagon has called for Anthropic to allow the Department of Defense to utilize the company's artificial intelligence product for "all lawful purposes." LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about the ongoing case with legal expert, Tre Lovell.
Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
OpenAI revising Pentagon contract; CEO Altman admits 'sloppy' deal
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.