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Judge Blocks Pentagon’s Effort To ‘Punish’ Anthropic By Labeling It A Supply Chain Risk

A federal judge in California has blocked the Pentagon's effort to sever government ties with AI company Anthropic, ruling that the measures violated the company's First Amendment and due process rights.

Woman Develops Rideshare App For People With Disabilities

Dominique Townsend, a Detroit woman who was paralyzed in a shooting, is developing RideAble, a rideshare service designed specifically for people who use wheelchairs, to provide reliable and accessible transportation.

The White House Just Laid Out How It Wants To Regulate A.I.

The White House released a national artificial intelligence legislative framework to prevent states from enacting their own laws and enforce the Trump administration's light-touch approach to AI regulation.

As AI Usage Increases, Ethical Implementation Remains Crucial

Artificial Intelligence has the potential to be beneficial or detrimental to the planet, depending on how it is regulated and used, and institutions around the world are working to ensure its responsible adoption and reduce biases in its systems.

Online Racism’s Impact On Mental Health

A recent NC State study found that Black young adults who use the internet almost constantly face significant levels of online racism, leading them to turn to digital mental health tools to cope.

OpenAI Faces Backlash for Striking Deal with Pentagon on AI Use

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced criticism from employees and activists after the company struck a deal with the Pentagon to use its AI models in classified systems, leading to a revised contract with stricter safeguards.

Black Teens Lead In AI Use For Schoolwork, Pew Survey Shows

A new Pew Research Center survey shows that Black teenagers are more likely than their white peers to use AI chatbots like ChatGPT for schoolwork, suggesting that they may not receive the same level of attention or resources in their learning.

No One Can Agree On Whether A.I. Is The Next Big Thing Or All...

AI is viewed differently by different people, with some seeing it as a revolutionary tool and others as an overhyped search engine, and the discrepancy is due to the different levels of exposure and usage of the technology.

Lawyers Argue That Instagram And Youtube Intentionally Addicted And Harmed Teen In Landmark Social...

A landmark trial against Meta and YouTube has begun in Los Angeles, with the plaintiff accusing the tech companies of intentionally creating addictive platforms that caused her to develop anxiety, body dysmorphia and suicidal thoughts.

What Is Moltbook, The Social Networking Site For A.I. Bots – And Should We...

Moltbook, an innovative social network designed for AI agents to interact autonomously, has quickly captured the attention of Silicon Valley. However, experts have voiced significant concerns regarding the platform's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and the potential for fraudulent activities.

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Health Officials Confirm Measles Case Linked To Gresham Grocery Store Exposure

Public health officials in Multnomah County have confirmed a case of measles linked to a March 7 exposure at a Gresham grocery store, though the risk to the general public remains low and most Oregonians are vaccinated against measles.