Judge declines to make Google sell AdX in win for firm against US antitrust enforcers’ attempts to break up big techAlphabet’s Google escaped a breakup of its advertising technology business on Wednesday, when a judge in Virginia rejected US antitrust enforcers’ attempt to force a sale of Google’s online advertising exchange.While the ad exchange is…
The company says cutting roles would make its operations “simpler and faster”.
Landmark lawsuit claims tech company’s pay-setting system has breached privacy laws and pushed down earningsUber drivers have launched a landmark legal action against the ride-hailing company claiming they live in “constant fear” of a “soulless” algorithm it uses to set pay and allocate jobs.Drivers from the UK, the Netherlands and other countries have joined the…
New York City restricts AI use in public schools, citing the need for teachers, peers and human connection
Teachers and parents have warned against AI use in schools over concerns of ‘cognitive surrender’New York City will ban students’ use of artificial intelligence in public schools through eighth grade, typically age 13 or 14. The prohibition is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday and will go into effect next week.The change is part of…
Forecasters have warned it is almost certain that this year’s El Nino will intensify into a very strong event in the coming months and last until February next year.
Beijing and Washington are preparing for the possibility of conflict extending into space
UNEP urges sustained action to cap global warming
Pay and shares deal nearly matches $58m award to John Ternus, his successor as CEO at the $4.7tn tech companyTim Cook has received a $47m (£35m) pay deal as Apple’s executive chair, a remuneration package that nears the level set for his successor as chief executive.Cook, who handed over to John Ternus on Tuesday, will…
Its backers say it would provide a “vital safety net” against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.