AI-driven robotic lab speeds up marine materials discovery
AI-driven robotic lab speeds up marine materials discovery
Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver – here's what it's like to ride in one
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
Trump administration sides with OpenAI in lawsuit against New York Times
The Times and many companies are accusing OpenAI of misusing their material to train AI systems without compensationThe Trump administration is supporting OpenAI in a lawsuit against the New York Times, arguing in favor of the use of copyrighted writing to train artificial intelligence.The Times accuses OpenAI and its largest financial backer, Microsoft, of using…
Google defeats US justice department bid to force ad tech sale
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…
Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring
The company says cutting roles would make its operations “simpler and faster”.
Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm
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…
Mamdani imposes one-year ban on AI for most NYC students
New York City restricts AI use in public schools, citing the need for teachers, peers and human connection
New York City to ban student AI use in public schools until high school
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…
Current El Nino extreme weather phenomenon will be 'exceptional', say forecasters
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.
US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons
Beijing and Washington are preparing for the possibility of conflict extending into space
