Robot waiters in Kenya create a buzz. But there are concerns about what it means for human labor

The Robot Cafe in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, is creating a buzz by using preprogrammed robots to deliver food to customers.

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On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world

The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil has divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians had difficulty and doubts about navigating other social media in its absence.

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A Palestinain TikTok star who shared details of Gaza life under siege is killed by Israeli airstrike

The 19-year-old Palestinian TikTok star Medo Halimy began making his “tent life” video series when he took refuge with his family earlier this year in a strip of southern Gaza that Israel has designated a humanitarian safe zone.

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You use Spotify to listen to music. Here’s how money from ads and subscription fees flows to artists

Every day, millions of people stream music on Spotify.

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In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, this beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table

Aminata Thiam is one of Senegal’s few female beatmakers.

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Robots are starting (good) fires in California

Prescribed or controlled burns — fighting fire with fire — have long been used by Indigenous groups to manage wildfire risk.

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Apple and Nvidia in talks to invest in OpenAI

The investment could also include Microsoft, which has already put $13 billion in OpenAI since 2019.

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How one Brazilian judge could suspend Musk’s X in the coming hours

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice could shut down the local operation of X nationwide on Thursday if its billionaire owner Elon Musk doesn’t name a legal representative by this evening.

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OSPI issues guidance on cellphone use in WA classrooms

Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced new guidance encouraging schools to limit cell phone use in class. 

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One Tech Tip: How to get the most life out of your device

If you want to use your shiny new iPhone for as long as possible, better take good care of it.

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Super Micro Computer tumbles 25% on 10K reporting delay, accusations of accounting irregularities

Super Micro Computer lost a quarter of its market value by midday Wednesday after the server technology company said it was delaying the filing of its annual report.

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French prosecutors set to charge or release Telegram CEO Pavel Durov as his custody order expires

French prosecutors are expected to charge or release the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, after his police custody order expires on Wednesday.

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Zuckerberg says the White House pressured Facebook over some COVID-19 content during the pandemic

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says senior Biden administration officials pressured Facebook to “censor” some COVID-19 content during the pandemic.

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China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles

China has accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles.

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French judge extends police custody for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

French prosecutors say an investigative judge has extended police custody for the Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov.

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Sea-Tac Airport, Port of Seattle hit with suspected cyberattack

An internet outage and web system issues struck Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Saturday morning, according to the Port of Seattle.

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AI is helping to launch new businesses, and not just AI businesses

Entrepreneurs say use of artificial intelligence for a variety of tasks is accelerating the path to hiring and, ideally, profitability.

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Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?

Police officers are starting to use artificial intelligence to help write crime reports.

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French authorities arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris airport, French media report

French broadcast media say the founder and CEO of the popular encrypted messaging service Telegram has been detained at a Paris airport.

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How to avoid online scams and what to do if you become a victim

Here are tips on how to dodge some of the most devastating schemes and what to do if you or someone you care about becomes ensnared.

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Romanian authorities tow vehicles from Andrew Tate’s home after new human trafficking allegations

Romanian authorities have towed away luxury vehicles from the home of the divisive social media personality Andrew Tate.

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Sensors can read your sweat and predict overheating. Here’s why privacy advocates care

As global temperatures rise and summer months bring record high temperatures, employers are exploring wearable technologies to keep workers safe.

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A top Delta executive is leaving weeks after the airline’s slow response to tech outage

A high-ranking Delta Air Lines executive is leaving the company, just a few weeks after Delta canceled thousands of flights and struggled to recover from a technology outage.

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Justice Department accuses RealPage of violating antitrust laws through scheme to hike rent

The Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against real estate software company RealPage, accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices.

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Auction of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s computers begins

The auction, which lasts through Sept. 12, will include an Apple-1 computer with an estimated value of more than $300,000.

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Nepal lifts its ban on TikTok imposed for disrupting social harmony

Nepal’s new government has lifted restrictions on the video-sharing app TikTok, nine months after imposing a ban because it was disrupting “social harmony.".

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US closes one of 2 probes into behavior of General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicles after recall

U.S. auto safety regulators have closed one of two investigations into the performance of General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicles after the company agreed to do a recall.

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Wall Street’s next big test is looming with Nvidia’s profit report

Nvidia's upcoming profit report on Wednesday carries big potential repercussions for the market.

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Questions remain as tech company takes blame for glitch in Florida county election websites

An elections technology company has taken full responsibility for glitches that kept Florida county elections officials from immediately posting primary election results on Tuesday night.

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Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fine

A company that sent deceptive calls to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice has agreed to pay a $1 million fine, federal regulators said.

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Ford to shift electric vehicle strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and commercial van

Ford Motor Co. is changing its electric vehicle plans and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van.

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Police raid Andrew Tate’s home in Romania as new allegations emerge involving minors

Masked police officers in Romania have carried out fresh raids at the home of internet influencer Andrew Tate, who is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

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Some Florida counties had difficulty reporting primary election results to the public, officials say

Florida state officials say some counties had difficulty reporting primary election results to the public because of an unspecified glitch involving a vendor.

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Trump’s post of fake Taylor Swift endorsement is his latest embrace of AI-generated images

Former President Donald Trump has been active on social media as Democrats gather for their convention, but many of his posts don’t have much to do with reality.

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Albertsons is sued for allegedly copying Seattle startup’s software

Replenium's lawsuit accuses grocery giant Albertsons of misappropriating trade secrets, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.

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Apple pushes ahead with tabletop home device in shift to robotics

Apple’s robotic device would be a twist on products like the Meta Portal, which was discontinued.

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AMD buying server maker ZT Systems for $4.9 billion as chipmakers strengthen AI capabilities

AMD is buying server maker ZT Systems in a cash-and-stock deal worth $4.9 billion as the chipmaker strengthens its artificial intelligence capacity in its efforts to compete with Nvidia.

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San Francisco moves to lead fight against deepfake nudes

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu has filed a lawsuit seeking to shut down 16 popular websites that turn images of real girls and women into pornography.

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Tubi: The little streamer that could

Tubi has exploded in popularity over the past 18 months, outranking Peacock, Max, Paramount+ and Apple TV+ in total viewing time.

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Steps, calories … CO2? Emissions-tracking apps are on the rise

There are now more than a dozen apps aimed at helping users keep tabs on their individual carbon emissions

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Can AI truly replicate the screams of a man on fire? Video game performers want their work protected

Video game performers say the physical strain and hours put into motion capture and voice work make it worth protecting against artificial intelligence.

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Apple giving ground on App Store rules to appease regulators

In the first signs it opening up the iPhone, Apple says it will allow apps to use its contactless transaction tech in the U.S. and has approved a competing app store from Fortnite maker Epic Games in Europe.

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PAX West 2024: What to know about the gaming convention this year

PAX West, one of the largest gaming conventions in North America, will take place at the Seattle Convention Center Aug. 30-Sept. 2. Here are the highlights.

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Kim Dotcom loses 12-year fight to halt deportation from New Zealand to face US copyright case

Kim Dotcom, founder of the once wildly popular file-sharing website Megaupload, lost a 12-year fight this week to halt his deportation from New Zealand to the U.S. on charges of copyright infringement, money laundering and racketeering.

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TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned American news outlets as it fights forced sale or ban

TikTok has pushed back on arguments that the popular social media platform is not shielded by the First Amendment.

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Don’t want chatbots using your conversations for AI training? Some let you opt out | One Tech Tip

The AI models underpinning chatbots have been trained on enormous troves of information scraped from the internet. It's may be possible to opt out of sharing your info.

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Endless honking of Waymo’s driverless taxis wakes a neighborhood

Waymo says it has fixed an issue that caused its driverless cars to honk at each other when returning to a parking lot at night. Neighbors had complained about the noise for weeks.

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‘Chaos agent’: Suspected Trump hack comes as Iran flexes digital muscles ahead of US election

The suspected hack of Donald Trump's campaign is the latest indication that foreign adversaries looking to meddle in the election are quickening their pace ahead of November.

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Mayor of Columbus, Ohio, says ransomware attackers stole corrupted, unusable data

The mayor of Ohio’s capital city says data recently stolen by hackers was unusable and that no personal information about city workers was made available online.

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Google rolls out Pixel 9 phones earlier than usual as AI race with Apple heats up

Google has unveiled its next generation of Pixel phones.

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