Meta researcher warned of 500K child exploitation cases daily on Facebook and Instagram platforms
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
A researcher for Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, warned executives at the tech giant that there may be upward of 500,000 cases of sexual exploitation of minors per day on the social media platforms.
Discord rolls out new safety features: What to know
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Discord is rolling out enhanced teen safety protections worldwide.
Trump shares video of Obamas as apes in Truth Social post
President Trump shared a video late Thursday portraying the Obamas as apes. A Republican senator called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House."
President Trump shared a video late Thursday portraying the Obamas as apes. A Republican senator called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House."
Austin City Council passes TRUST Act to create framework for how city uses surveillance technology
The City of Austin will create a new framework for how to regulate surveillance technology. City Council unanimously voted for the TRUST Act.
The City of Austin will create a new framework for how to regulate surveillance technology. City Council unanimously voted for the TRUST Act.
VA using virtual reality headsets to treat Veterans with chronic pain
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is using virtual reality (VR) headsets to treat Veterans dealing with chronic pain that lasts more than three months.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is using virtual reality (VR) headsets to treat Veterans dealing with chronic pain that lasts more than three months.
Amazon’s Ring expands AI-powered network to help locate lost dogs
Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.
Amazon’s Ring is rolling out a feature to help locate missing dogs – and it’s available even to people who don’t own the company's devices.
70 animals rescued from alleged neglect in Texas
Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting the Runnels County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of over 60 dogs and puppies, as well as several chickens, horses, ducks and geese from an alleged neglect case in Ballinger, Texas. Responders from Operation Kindness Humane Society and the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City are also assisting on scene.
Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting the Runnels County Sheriff’s Office with the rescue of over 60 dogs and puppies, as well as several chickens, horses, ducks and geese from an alleged neglect case in Ballinger, Texas. Responders from Operation Kindness Humane Society and the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City are also assisting on scene.
Austin City Council removes agenda item to vote on AI security cameras at city parks
Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."
Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."
Vote on AI cameras at parks postponed amid protest
Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."
Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."
Elon Musk’s X office raided in Paris
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Paris prosecutors raided Elon Musk’s X office in Paris as part of a months-long investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes.
Waymo vehicle hits child in Santa Monica
A Waymo driverless vehicle struck a student on his way to school in Santa Monica, police said.
A Waymo driverless vehicle struck a student on his way to school in Santa Monica, police said.
New autonomous grocery store is coming to North Austin
A new high-tech drive-thru promises to get your groceries to your car within two minutes.
A new high-tech drive-thru promises to get your groceries to your car within two minutes.
Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Texas bans popular Chinese apps including Shein, Temu on state-issued devices
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded a ban on Chinese-linked hardware, software, and AI tools, including major brands like Shein and Temu, across all state agencies to protect Texans' data from foreign exploitation.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded a ban on Chinese-linked hardware, software, and AI tools, including major brands like Shein and Temu, across all state agencies to protect Texans' data from foreign exploitation.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
TikTok strikes deal to create US entity
TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.
TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.
Microsoft says issue impacting several services has been restored after thousands reported outage
Microsoft said it was investigating an issue that was impacting multiple 365 services, including Outlook, Defender and Purview, on Thursday.
Microsoft said it was investigating an issue that was impacting multiple 365 services, including Outlook, Defender and Purview, on Thursday.
Millions of Apple iPhone, iPad users at risk of security flaw: Here's what to know
The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.
The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.