Foundations seek to advance AI for good — and also protect the world from its threats
While technology experts sound the alarm on the pace of artificial intelligence development, philanthropists — including long-established foundations and tech billionaires — have been responding with an uptick in grants
2023-08-11 23:54
Keith David cast as Commander Zavala in ‘Destiny 2’ after Lance Reddick’s death
Following Lance Reddick’s death in March, Keith David has been cast to replace the actor by playing Commander Zavala in ‘Destiny 2’.
2023-08-11 21:26
Energy Department announces largest-ever investment in 'carbon removal'
The Department of Energy announced Friday it is awarding up to $1.2 billion to two projects that promise to remove carbon dioxide from the air in what officials said was the largest investment in “engineered carbon removal” in history
2023-08-11 17:16
Chinese tech giant Huawei reports sales, profit up despite US sanctions
Chinese tech giant Huawei says its revenue rose 3% over a year earlier and its profit margin widened in the first half of 2023 despite sanctions that limit its access to U.S. processor chips
2023-08-11 16:29
Worldcoin scans eyeballs and offers crypto. What to know about the project from OpenAI's CEO
Weeks after its international launch, Worldcoin is drawing the attention of privacy regulators around the world
2023-08-11 14:24
Biden administration defends communications with social media companies in high-stakes court fight
The Biden administration on Thursday defended its communications with social media giants in court, arguing those channels must stay open so that the federal government can help protect the public from threats to election security, Covid-19 misinformation and other dangers.
2023-08-11 07:18
Cyber Firm Check Point Buys Perimeter 81 in $490 Million Deal
Cybersecurity company Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. signed a deal to acquire Perimeter 81 for $490 million in
2023-08-10 23:47
Circle Says $1 Billion in Cash Serves as Buffer While Market Share Declines
Circle Internet Financial is counting on a more than $1 billion cash cushion to help weather fresh competition
2023-08-10 21:47
Analysis-Biden's China tech curbs to keep investors sidelined, fearing more steps
By Kane Wu and Michael Martina HONG KONG/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden's move to prohibit some U.S. technology investments in
2023-08-10 18:54
Alibaba’s Sales Beat Estimates in First Step of Comeback Effort
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s revenue beat expectations after its core e-commerce arm returned to growth, a big step
2023-08-10 18:25
UK considers response to U.S ban on tech investments in China
LONDON Britain said on Thursday it was weighing how to respond to a decision by U.S. President Joe
2023-08-10 16:53
India passes data protection legislation in Parliament. Critics fear privacy violation
Indian lawmakers have approved a data protection legislation that “seeks to better regulate big tech firms and penalize companies for data breaches” as several groups expressed concern over citizens’ privacy rights
2023-08-10 12:58