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Chinese hackers targeted the cell phones of former President Trump, Sen. JD Vance, and members of the Harris campaign.

Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, Harris campaign staff

The presidential candidates are trotting out big celebrities in their final pushes to sway undecided voters.

Well-known names show support for presidential candidates

Waymo has secured $5.6 billion in its largest funding round yet to expand its autonomous vehicle services despite prior challenges.

Self-driving vehicle company Waymo gets $5.6B to expand, despite challenges

A federal judge ruled Meta, Google, TikTok and Snap must face lawsuits claiming the platforms are addictive and harmful to children's mental health.

Judge rules school districts can sue tech giants over claims of harm to kids

The GSA has introduced facial-recognition technology to its Login.gov platform, allowing users to upload a selfie to verify their identity.

US government agency’s facial recognition launch raises concerns

Saudi Arabia has begun constructing the Mukaab, a 1,300-foot cube in Riyadh designed as a futuristic "city-in-a-box."

Saudi Arabia constructing largest tower in world, size of 20 Empire State Buildings

Gambling is just as addictive as alcohol and tobacco, so why isn't it treated like it? A group of medical experts says that needs to change.

Gambling is as big a health risk as alcohol and tobacco, experts say

President Trump announced a new AI project called Stargate, aiming to strengthen artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States.

White House orders Pentagon, intelligence agencies to ramp up AI use

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley developed a yellow powder that can capture CO2 from the atmosphere.

Could this powder be the key to solving climate change?

A Florida mother filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, alleging the company’s chatbot manipulated her teenage son into taking his own life.

Florida teen’s suicide linked to AI chatbot, family lawsuit claims

The United States Geological Survey discovered tons of lithium underneath southwestern Arkansas that could reshape the world's energy needs.

Arkansas may have 19 million tons of lithium crucial for EV batteries: Study

Apple has reduced production of its Vision Pro headset, focusing on a more affordable version expected to launch in 2024.

Apple scales back Vision Pro production, cheaper model may be coming

The presidential candidates respond after former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly calls former President Donald Trump a fascist.

Presidential candidates respond after Kelly’s remarks on Trump

Foreign adversaries in Russia, Iran and China are increasing their efforts to disrupt the democratic process, Microsoft warns.

Foreign countries influencing 2024 election, Microsoft says

A new report reveals that ChatGPT could be tricked into giving illegal advice to users with indirect questions.

ChatGPT tricked into giving advice on how to get away with crimes: Report

The U.S. Government fined American Airline $50 million for mishandling wheelchairs and failing to assist passengers with disabilities

US government fines American Airlines $50 million

The 2024 presidential candidates are making their final appeals to voters with the election just 13 days away.

Harris, Trump speak on importance of election with 13 days to go

Goldman Sachs says the S&P 500 will gain an average of 3% per year over the next decade, compared to 13% annual gains over the past decade.

The golden era of S&P 500 gains is over, Goldman Sachs says

Meta shuts down Jack Sweeney’s private jet tracking accounts

A massive asteroid that struck Earth more than three billion years ago may have spurred an abundance of life, according to new research.

A massive asteroid’s impact billions of years ago diversified life on Earth: Study

X, formerly known as Twitter, has updated its terms of service, allowing the platform to use user posts for artificial intelligence training.

New X terms will allow all user data to train AI services

TikTok has been accused of knowing its video live-streams encourage sexual conduct and exploit children while profiting from them, according to a lawsuit from Utah's Division of Consumer Protection.

TikTok approves 50% of political ads containing false information: Study

The U.S. Treasury Department combats fraudulent payments by deploying artificial intelligence to detect suspicious transactions.

US Treasury’s AI tools recover $1 billion in fraudulent payments

The U.K. government is demanding Apple give it access to all content any Apple user worldwide has uploaded to the cloud.

Apple’s secret partnership with Chinese automaker BYD revealed

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