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The justices cast doubts on TikTok's free speech arguments in a case that will decide the future of an app used by 170 million Americans. Getty Images

Supreme Court casts serious doubt on TikTok’s free speech arguments

Ford unveiled its latest muscle car at the Detroit Auto Show this week. It's not just any muscle car, it's the Spirit of America Mustang GTD. Ford

Ford unveils $325,000 Mustang GTD in tribute to turbojet-propelled cars

At least 10 people have been confirmed dead as four major wildfires continues to burn in the Los Angeles area. AP Images

At least 10 dead as major wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles area

A free fire tracking app called Watch Duty now tops Apple’s list of most downloaded free iOS apps as California fires rage. Getty Images

Free ‘Watch Duty’ app surges in downloads during California wildfires

Russia's popular virtual assistant, Alice, is drawing attention for its cautious approach to political questions. Yandex

‘Alice,’ Russia’s AI, says ‘better keep quiet’ on Putin, political questions

Soccer team owner Frank McCourt and "Shark Tank" personality Kevin O'Leary are leading a bid to buy TikTok from Chinese parent Bytedance. Getty Images

Frank McCourt, Kevin O’Leary lead bid to buy TikTok as US ban looms

President Joe Biden is reportedly planning one last artificial intelligence chip restriction that would hit major companies including the second most valuable in the world, Nvidia. Getty Images

Biden plans final push to limit Nvidia advanced chip exports: Report

A new report shows 41% of companies worldwide will cut their workforce in favor of AI by 2030. Getty Images

41% of global companies could cut workforce in favor of AI by 2030: Report

Ann Altman, now age 31, filed a suit in a Missouri federal court saying the abuse started when she was 3 years old. Getty Images

OpenAI boss Sam Altman faces sex abuse lawsuit from sister

Elon Musk's bold experiment in underground, electric vehicle-powered public transportation in Las Vegas is expanding, but is reportedly lacking government oversight. Getty Images

Elon Musk’s expanding Vegas Loop operating with little oversight: Report

A new effort is aiming to genetically modify some male mosquitos to produce 'toxic' semen to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne disease. Getty Images

Mosquitos with ‘toxic’ semen may be used to curb deadly diseases: Study

Meta has made sweeping changes to its hateful conduct policy. Getty Images

Controversy follows Meta’s move to roll back some rules on hateful content

Three major wildfires are burning out of control in southern California. AP Images

Wildfires force thousands to evacuate Southern California

An investigation into 37-year-old former soldier Matthew Livelsberger's search history on ChatGPT included questions about explosives. Reuters

Tesla Cybertruck bomber used ChatGPT to plan attack: Las Vegas police

President-elect Trump introduced Emirati businessman Hussain Sajwani, the founder of DAMAC Properties, announcing the company is investing $20 billion to build data centers for AI and cloud storage across the U.S. Getty Images

Trump announces Emirati businessman’s $20 billion investment in US data centers

Journalists are calling for Apple to remove its AI feature after a series of false headlines. Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Calls for Apple to remove AI after series of incorrect headline summaries

During the CES 2025 keynote, Nvidia announced the development of an AI supercomputer and AI for training robots and cars. Reuters

Nvidia reveals new AI supercomputer, technology to train robots

Meta announced Tuesday, Dec. 7, that it will replace its third-party fact-checking program with a community-driven system called Community Notes. The change will begin rolling out in the United States on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, with plans for global implementation in 2025, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Getty Images

Zuckerberg says Meta is ditching fact-checkers for community-driven oversight

At least 95 people are dead after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet Tuesday morning. Reuters

At least 95 killed in 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet

Google has a new team to advance artificial intelligence even further, possibly changing the game in simulation technology. Getty Images

Google announces new AI dev team aimed at simulating the physical world

After a unannounced visit to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says SpaceX deal weren't discussed. Reuters

Italian PM denies SpaceX talks with Trump as nation nears €1.5 billion deal

More details emerged about the man authorities said killed 14 people and injured dozens more when he drove a rented truck into a crowd of revelers in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. The FBI said Sunday the attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, visited the city twice in the weeks leading up to the deadly act of terrorism and recorded video of the area using Meta Smart Glasses. Reuters

Details emerge about New Orleans suspect’s actions in weeks before attack

Congress is set to certify Donald Trump's presidential win. Getty Images

Congress to certify Trump’s win; Biden issues warning to ‘not forget’ riots

Baltimore-based energy provider Constellation has secured a historic $1 billion agreement to supply US government with power for a decade. Getty Images

Constellation secures historic $1 billion deal to supply US gov’t with power