They're trying to curb online hate. The US accuses them of censorship.
The Trump administration said five regulators and researchers working to tackle online disinformation and abuse have been barred from entering the United States.
Pinterest users are tired of all the AI slop
For five years, Caitlyn Jones uses Pinterest every week to find recipes for her son. In September, Jones spotted a creamy slow cooker recipe with… Read More »Pinterest users are tired of all the AI slop
Chasing an economic boom, the White House dismisses the risks of AI
The administration has downplayed concerns — from massive job losses to a potential financial bubble — while President Trump has hailed rising stock prices and… Read More »Chasing an economic boom, the White House dismisses the risks of AI
Why the AI Rally (and the Bubble Talk) could happen next year
Big Tech's massive investments in artificial intelligence are making investors nervous. But technology continues to develop and stimulate the bulls.
The leaked Avengers: Doomsday teaser is now public
Downey Jr. may be playing a new role, but Marvel really brings the band(s) back together here. The film is set fourteen months after the… Read More »The leaked Avengers: Doomsday teaser is now public
Shoppers have been spending big this holiday season, despite economic pressures
According to a Mastercard report on holiday spending, consumers spent 3.9 percent more this year between November 1 and December 21 than last year.
US bans 5 European tech regulators and researchers
The Trump administration, citing “foreign censorship,” has imposed travel bans on experts involved in monitoring major tech platforms.
Texas age verification law for App Stores is blocked, a victory for Apple and Google
A preliminary injunction in federal court cited the First Amendment, giving tech companies like Apple and Google victory.
China just completed its second reusable launch attempt in three weeks
For the second time this month, a Chinese rocket designed for reuse successfully flew into low Earth orbit on its maiden flight Monday, defying the… Read More »China just completed its second reusable launch attempt in three weeks
The pulled '60 Minutes' report, briefly streamed in Canada, is now all over the internet
At the last minute, CBS News ran a segment on Venezuelan men deported to a prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. It appeared… Read More »The pulled '60 Minutes' report, briefly streamed in Canada, is now all over the internet
Student loan borrowers who default could see their wages rise in early 2026
Starting the week of Jan. 7, the Department of Education will begin sending payroll deduction notices to about 1,000 of the five million borrowers in… Read More »Student loan borrowers who default could see their wages rise in early 2026
How much water does the AI industry use?
new video loaded: How much water does the AI industry use? Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, the hosts of “Hard Fork” at The New York… Read More »How much water does the AI industry use?
Private equity, saddled with investments it cannot sell, is losing its luster
As funds deliver mediocre returns and turn away investors, the sector is struggling to offload 31,000 investments, up from this time last year.
The Splay is an underpowered monitor, but an exciting portable projector
Fascinated by new display technologies and improving image quality, I have never been a fan of home projectors. Projectors lack image quality compared to good… Read More »The Splay is an underpowered monitor, but an exciting portable projector
US economic growth rose in the third quarter of 2025
Gross domestic product grew 4.3 percent year on year, faster than the previous three months.
