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Google is reportedly testing a new AI feature to generate passwords for compromised accounts through artificial intelligence.

Google hopes users harness power of AI to protect against cybercriminals

Google plans to start testing artificial intelligence to determine whether users are the appropriate age to use its products.

Google to use artificial intelligence to determine if users are under 18

Tibet now houses world's highest-altitude solar facility, situated at an elevation of over 17,000 feet, and it has begun generating power.

World’s highest altitude solar facility now generating power in Tibet

Ukraine says a Russian drone struck the confinement shell at Chernobyl.

Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chernobyl amid talks of ending war

One of the founders of search giant Google is worried about artificial intelligence getting into the wrong hands.

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt worried about ‘Bin Laden’ AI scenario

Elon Musk made a hostile bid to buy OpenAI for $97 billion. His lawyers say he will drop the bid if OpenAI drops its for-profit plans.

Elon Musk says he’ll drop his $97 billion OpenAI bid on one condition

Beijing is recruiting for its "planetary defense" unit, which could be used to protect Earth from a potential asteroid impact in 2032.

China recruiting ‘planetary defense’ unit to protect Earth from 2032 asteroid

AI programs struggle to give users an executive summary of the news, according to testing done by the BBC.

AI can’t accurately summarize news: BBC

A judge delivered a ruling that could affect how AI companies train their models. Ross Intelligence is accused of copyright infringement.

Judge sides with Thomson Reuters in fair use copyright case against AI startup

Christina Marie Chapman, 48, of Litchfield Park, Arizona, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering for orchestrating a $17 million scheme. She stole identities and created fake employment records to secure remote US jobs for overseas IT workers.

Arizona woman pleads guilty in $17M fraud scheme tied to North Korea

Meta teaching teens how to avoid sextortion on its apps

Meta teaching teens how to avoid sextortion when using social media

President Trump warns "all hell will break loose" if Hamas does not return Israeli hostages Saturday.

Trump gives Hamas ultimatum amid threats to delay hostage release

Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of OpenAI. The move reignited tensions with CEO Sam Altman.

Elon Musk wants to buy OpenAI for close to $100B, backed by investors

Lyft is steering ahead with its launch of autonomous rides, expected to hit Dallas streets as soon as next year.

Lyft to launch robotaxis as soon as 2026, Waymo to expand in Austin and Atlanta

Artificial intelligence experts are reacting after Google dropped its pledge to not build AI systems for weapons.

AI experts react after Google amends AI weapons plan

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

UK asks Apple to hand over all of its users’ global cloud backups

Hank Azaria of "The Simpsons" warns in an NYT op-ed that AI could replace voice actors, saying it lacks “humanness” of real performances.

Hank Azaria says idea of AI replacing him on ‘The Simpsons’ makes him ‘sad’

Google is eliminating its diversity hiring goals and reviewing several diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives according to the Wall Street Journal. The decision follows similar rollbacks from other major tech companies, including Meta and Amazon, as businesses face growing scrutiny over DEI programs.

Google drops diversity pledge, shifts DEI hiring strategy

President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women and girls' sports.

Trump bans transgender athletes from women’s sports

A new Washington Post report finds that China may be more inclined to simply run out the clock and let its app go dark for good in the U.S.

TikTok may let app go dark instead of selling to an American buyer: Report

Google updated its AI ethics policy this week , lifting a longstanding ban on the technology being used to create weapons and conduct surveillance.

Google reverses pledge to not use AI for weapons or surveillance

The artificial intelligence tool, DeepSeek, reportedly has code in its programming with the built-in capability to send user data to China.

DeepSeek code can send user data directly to Chinese government: Report

A new study shows parents who spend more time on screen-based devices expose their kids to more age-inappropriate content.

Parents, you’re likely the ones exposing your kids to inappropriate content

Trump said Elon Musk can’t do anything without White House approval. The comment came after DOGE gained access to Treasury systems.

Trump says Musk and DOGE need ‘approval’ amid uproar in Washington

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