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OpenAI, Anthropic, Google employees come out in support of California AI bill

More than 100 current and former employees of the largest artificial intelligence companies are calling on California Gov. Gavin Newsom to pass the state’s new AI regulation bill that has divided the...

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With DEI under attack, Black Caucus issues fresh guidelines for policies

Corporate policies meant to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace are legal and should be expanded to promote broad economic prosperity and reduce racial wealth inequities, according to a...

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Google’s Privacy Sandbox creates an uneven playing field, small ad-tech firms...

Smaller ad-tech firms are raising competition concerns over Google’s long-brewing cookies alternative, Privacy Sandbox, at a time when the internet giant’s digital ads business is already under U.S....

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Apple’s latest iPhone announcement signals the start of a two-track future

Apple announced on Monday a souped-up iPhone 16 that boasts an all-new A18 chip that is 30% quicker than the previous generation, as well as a range of AI-powered tools through the company’s branded...

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AI developers and cloud providers may be required to report to the government

The U.S. Commerce Department said Monday it is proposing to require detailed reporting requirements for advanced artificial intelligence developers and cloud computing providers to ensure the...

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PLTR, DELL rally on news of replacing American Airlines, Etsy in S&P 500:...

Shares of Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) and Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) are rallying on news they’ll be joining the S&P 500 later this month. S&P Global, which runs the index, says the...

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Users beware: This ongoing WhatsApp glitch means photos you send are less...

WhatsApp is one of the most trusted sites used by Gen Z. According to the company, more than half of Americans between the ages of 18 and 35 have the app on their devices. It has also become a way for...

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Homebuyers are gaining leverage in these housing markets

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. When assessing home price momentum, ResiClub believes it’s important to monitor...

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Why paying for value matters—especially in healthcare

In almost every industry, being paid for performance is the norm. Do a great job, get paid more; do a poor job, get paid less. Incentive-based performance is a decades-old, foundational concept for...

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More lithium-ion batteries are overheating on planes

Devices powered by lithium-ion batteries are overheating more often during airline flights, and passengers often put them in checked bags that go into the cargo hold, where a fire might not be...

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Your market research may be suffering with AI—here’s why

Never before has market research played a more critical role in the health of your business. Whether it’s navigating the political environment, understanding the economy, or even dealing with...

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The iPhone 16’s new Camera Control button is about so much more than the camera

Almost everything is easy to do on a smartphone these days. Until I want to take a picture. Suddenly, I’m juggling my iPhone to unlock the device—my fingers are fumbling around for the right...

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Transform your nonprofit from direct impact to systemic change

When you’re committed to fostering positive social change, it’s natural to strive for a broader reach of those who can benefit from your efforts. This necessitates moving beyond the idea that your...

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New pedestrian safety rules target big SUVs and pickup trucks

The U.S. government’s road safety agency wants the auto industry to design new vehicles including increasingly large SUVs and pickup trucks so they reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries. The National...

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Biden administration finalizes rule to boost mental health care access

The Biden Administration on Monday said it had finalized regulations to help ensure that the 175 million Americans with private health insurance have access to affordable mental health services. The...

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Where abortion will be on the ballot in the 2024 election

Abortion will be on the ballot in at least eight U.S. states for the November 5 election, including battleground states likely to play critical roles in the presidential race and the fight for control...

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Hyperloop test launch signals a step forward for the transit system

Hyperloop, a new form of mass transit involving capsules whizzing on magnetic fields through depressurized tubes, has achieved significant liftoff in the northern Netherlands, a company developing the...

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Rizz dating app cofounder explains how AI works as a wingman

Can artificial intelligence be an effective wingman? Roman Khaves, cofounder and CEO of Rizz, thinks so. The AI dating assistant app analyzes screenshots of conversations you’re having on other...

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Northern Lights may be visible in some states this week. Here’s where and...

Ferris Bueller said it best: “If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” So on Tuesday this week, don’t forget to look up, or you could miss what is looking like a...

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‘Tadpole water’ is the latest TikTok wellness trend. Does it work?

“Drinking my tadpole water, hoping to get snatched by Thursday,” posts one TikTok user in a clip viewed 1.4 million times. For those worried, she is not about to down a glass of frog larvae. Rather a...

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