Nationwide vet chain promotes AI-powered dog monitor for tracking pets' health, behavior
A nationwide chain of veterinary clinics is promoting an artificial intelligence-powered dog monitor that promises to translate a pet's behavior "into in-depth health insights."
Biden administration launches AI challenge to keep US 'critical software' safe
The Biden administration announced the launch of a two-year artificial intelligence challenge Wednesday to help protect the nation's critical software.
Virgin Galactic launches first private astronaut mission
Virgin Galactic launched its first private astronaut mission on Thursday from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The "historic" flight included an Olympian and mother-daughter duo.
Lyft CEO wants to curb surge pricing: 'Riders hate it with a fiery passion'
Lyft CEO David Risher weighed in on surge pricing during the company's earnings call this week, saying Lyft rides with surge pricing went down 35% quarter-over-quarter.
AI powerhouse Nvidia releases toolkit that allows developers to quickly create, test generative models
Nvidia on Tuesday announced the AI Workbench, a new toolkit that will helps developers to more quickly create, test, and customize generative AI models.
Nvidia announces new chip to power AI models, reduce costs
Nvidia announced a next-generation computer chip to power artificial intelligence programs and large language models, reducing costs for running AI models while scaling data centers.
Small businesses using AI are loving it
A new survey finds that more than 90% of small business owners using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT say AI has made their businesses more successful.
WeWork reports second-quarter earnings: 'Substantial doubt exists' about staying in business
WeWork released its second-quarter earnings Tuesday and raised "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern, sending shares plummeting.
Spotify expands AI DJ in select markets around the world
Music streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday it is expanding availability of its AI DJ feature to more listeners around the world – though only in English.
Norway’s data regulator fines Meta nearly $99K per day over privacy breaches
Norwegian data protection agency Datatilsynet is reportedly fining Meta 1 million kroner a day over the social media platform's alleged privacy breaches.
China tech regulator issues draft rules on facial recognition use
New draft rules were issued Tuesday by the Cyberspace Administration of China in order to regulate the application and use of facial recognition technology.
Two US tech groups side with TikTok in lawsuit against Montana's ban
Two U.S. tech groups backed TikTok's lawsuit seeking to block Montana from enforcing a statewide ban on the social media app before it takes effect next year.
Zoom's latest terms of service allows use of customer data for AI efforts
Zoom can use certain customer data for its artificial intelligence efforts after making alterations to its terms of service. Those changes apparently happened in March.
PayPal bullish on crypto, launches dollar-backed stablecoin
PayPal on Monday rolled out a U.S.-dollar back stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD), becoming the first major fintech firm to introduce a digital currency for payments and transfers.
Zoom asks employees to return to office for first time since COVID-19 pandemic
Zoom has told its employees to return to the office for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic led employees to use video communications to speak with coworkers.
Google-parent Alphabet ditches nearly 90% of its Robinhood stake
Alphabet significantly trimmed the number of Robinhood Markets shares it owns, bringing the total down to around 612,000. It represented a roughly 87.6% reduction.
Toyota companies, Pony.ai partner to advance production of driverless robotaxis
Toyota companies and Silicon Valley startup Pony.ai announced Friday they would partner on a joint venture to advance production and deployment of driverless robotaxis.
Amazon touts artificial intelligence products, services for businesses
Tech giant Amazon held its Q2 earnings call on Thursday as executives touted its AI initiatives, including the Bedrock platform businesses can use to make AI tools and models.
Massachusetts regulators investigate investment firms' use of AI
Massachusetts is investigating the use of artificial intelligence by investment firms in client-facing tools and marketing materials to ensure there are safeguards.
Public spaces are gold for hackers; here's how to protect your data
Concerts and sporting events are both environments where people need to be particularly mindful about the safety of their devices like phones and computers.