Dad who retraced missing daughter's last known movements takes own life
The dad of a missing Hawaiian woman who vanished took his own life after he flew to LA to try to find her.
AI harm is often behind the scenes and builds over time—legal scholar explains how law can adapt to respond
As you scroll through your social media feed or let your favorite music app curate the perfect playlist, it may feel like artificial intelligence is improving your life—learning your preferences and serving your needs. But lurking behind this convenient facade
The next evolution of AI begins with ours: Neuroscientists devise a potential explanation for innate ability
In a sense, each of us begins life ready for action. Many animals perform amazing feats soon after they're born. Spiders spin webs. Whales swim. But where do these innate abilities come from? Obviously, the brain plays a key role
Novel physical reservoir computing device mimics human synaptic behavior for efficient edge AI processing
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly useful for the prediction of emergency events such as heart attacks, natural disasters, and pipeline failures. This requires state-of-the-art technologies that can rapidly process data. In this regard, reservoir computing, specially designed for time-series
Graphene nanocomposite dry coating improves lithium-ion batteries
Caltech researchers from campus and JPL have collaborated to devise a method for coating lithium-ion battery cathodes with graphene, extending the life and performance of these widely used rechargeable batteries.
Macy's: Employee hid upwards of $154M in delivery expenses
Macy's announced an employee has "hid" up to $154 million, prompting the U.S. department store chain to delay the release of its third-quarter earnings report.
Ex-Kentucky county sheriff pleads not guilty to fatally shooting judge in courthouse
A former Kentucky county sheriff accused of fatally shooting a judge in his courthouse chambers in September has pleaded not guilty to one count of murder.
DOJ wraps up ad tech trial: Google is “three times” a monopolist
One of the fastest monopoly trials on record wound down Monday, as US District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema heard closing arguments on Google's alleged monopoly in a case over the company's ad tech. Department of Justice lawyer Aaron Teitelbaum kicked things
OpenAI blamed NYT for tech problem erasing evidence of copyright abuse
OpenAI keeps deleting data that could allegedly prove the AI company violated copyright laws by training ChatGPT on authors' works. Apparently largely unintentional, the sloppy practice is seemingly dragging out early court battles that could determine whether AI training is
‘What many of us feel’: ‘Enshittification’ named word of the year
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary says term captures widespread sense that things are getting worse.
Ronaldo scores two goals as Al Nassr win AFC Champions League tie in Qatar
Portuguese star draws 37,000 fans to Al Bayt Stadium as Al Nassr beat Al Gharafa 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Imran Khan supporters breach lockdown in Pakistan’s Islamabad
Police use tear gas and rubber bullets on protesters who defied a ban to march inside the country's capital.
Nancy Mace is selling $35 t-shirts attacking trans rights & Sarah McBride
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) just revealed on X that she is selling shirts to attack Representative-elect Sarah McBride (D-DE), who is the first transgender person elected to Congress.“The Left wants to NORMALIZE balls in women’s stalls. Hell no. I’m NOT
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Khalid comes out as gay
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Khalid came out over the weekend — with a push.The singer-songwriter, 26, confirmed for fans on Friday that he’s gay after he was outed online. Related
