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California launches AI unemployment tracker
The state wants to know how many jobs AI is sending to the grave.
Lessons learned from visiting an AI-powered store
Trying to order mugs from an AI store was a comedy of errors. What does that say about AI's ability to complete more important tasks?
By Dr. John Torous, MD, MBI and Jill Noorily, BA
FCC ID mandate plans could kill anonymous burner phones
Public comment closes today.
There's an official 'Toy Story 5' Lilypad tablet. It conflicts with the film's message.
A device based on the new film's sort-of villain doesn't have a lot to offer.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Climate.gov staff relaunch site after Trump killed it
Do not go gentle into that good night, climate.gov.
Influencers reportedly faked winning Polymarket bets
Don't believe everything you see online.
Autopiloted Tesla reportedly involved in Texas crash that killed a woman
Local authorities are investigating the incident.
Parents, don't track your adult child's location
Managing anxiety through location-tracking isn't the way to go.
By Rebecca Ruiz
DOJ urges court to toss data center pollution case, claiming national security threat
The case alleges xAI is polluting Mississippi neighborhoods.
Roblox launches accounts for kids and teens globally
The new account types are meant to improve safety on the gaming platform.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How to get AI to love your resume
Most companies are using AI as a first pass for job applicants. Here's how to make the algorithm love your CV.
Jalen Brunson's mindset is peak Virgo behavior
This is a man who absolutely has a color-coded spreadsheet somewhere.
By Crystal Bell
Elon Musk shares anti-immigrant posts before SpaceX IPO
Musk, SpaceX's CEO, promotes immigrant deportations after a stabbing in the UK.
New safety rules for under-16 Snapchat users
Younger Snapchatters will see this setting change.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Amid protest, Apple announces 'Ask to browse,' other child safety tools
The tech giant announced enhanced safety features while advocacy organizations staged a protest outside.
Google wants to release millions of mosquitos into the sky. It's a good thing.
The tech giant's "debugging" project seeks to eliminate pesky disease carriers.
Waymo using old EV batteries to power Texas, California
The new initiative will reduce waste and help keep energy grids humming, the company claims.
Survey: Teens regularly see harmful content, messages on Snapchat
One expert says the survey results should be a wake-up call for parents.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged links to violence
The attorney general's complaint lands as a string of private lawsuits has already tied the chatbot to real-world deaths.
Meta addresses problematic feeds with global Teen Accounts
New 13+ settings are coming to Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger.
How to get your kid off screens for the summer
A straightforward guide to reducing your child's screen time when they're out of school.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Can this adult content creator get Gen Z to pay attention to HIV?
LGBTQ youth is at risk from what they don't know. Enter these creators.
Waymo introduces new vehicles: ‘Living room on wheels’
The Ojai will soon be available for free in three U.S. cities.
AI content to be automatically labeled on YouTube — but not on YouTube Kids
YouTube is making it easier to spot AI videos, but the new policy seems like a work in progress.
What to do when your teen replaces you with a chatbot
A practical guide to getting your child back from a chatbot.
By Rebecca Ruiz