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In the 'Wild West' of AI chatbots, subtle biases related to race and caste often go unchecked

Recently, LinkedIn announced its Hiring Assistant, an artificial intelligence "agent" that performs the most repetitious parts of recruiters' jobs—including interacting... Read more

Legal complications await if OpenAI tries to shake off control by its nonprofit owner

OpenAI, the tech company that created the popular ChatGPT chatbot, is at a crossroads.... Read more

Comcast to spin off cable networks, once star performers for the entertainment giant

Comcast will spin off many of its cable television networks that were once at the heart of the entertainment giant,... Read more

Google's Chrome to fetch up to $20 billion if judge orders sale

Alphabet Inc.'s Chrome browser could go for as much as $20 billion if a judge agrees to a Justice Department... Read more

'Minecraft' to come to life in UK and US under theme park deal

The best-selling video game "Minecraft" is to become a real-life destination, as part of a multi-million-pound deal between theme park... Read more

What could Trump's second term mean for Amazon?

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, Seattle's largest employer has a lot on the line.... Read more

Making beneficiaries pay for new power lines is a fair strategy, say report

The nation's aging electrical grid crosses state lines, jurisdictions and ideologies, but the costs for new power lines should be... Read more

Beyond bias: Equity, diversity and inclusion must drive AI implementation in the workplace

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and transform workplaces, it's imperative that organizations and leaders examine not only... Read more

Roblox bolsters child safety measures after abuse reports

Gaming platform Roblox announced major safety upgrades Monday, introducing remote parental controls and restricting communication features for users under 13.... Read more

Uber and Lyft unintentionally sent gig workers' SSN numbers to social media companies, researchers report

When a person applies to work for Uber or Lyft they must fill out several online forms detailing important information,... Read more

Technology innovation and economic expansion likely to curtail India's transition to renewable energy, research suggests

India, the world's most populous country, could be increasing instead of reducing its dependence on fossil fuels and other non-renewable... Read more

It's 'the intelligence age,' say tech titans—but information will not save us

"We have entered the Intelligence Age," proclaimed Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, in September. "Deep learning worked," he... Read more

TikTok makes AI driven ad tool available globally

TikTok on Thursday began letting all marketers on its platform use an artificial intelligence-powered tool for generating marketing clips, becoming... Read more

'Megaquake' warning hits Japan's growth

Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter after warnings of a major earthquake hit activity, official data showed Friday, as... Read more

Man who stole and laundered roughly $1B in bitcoin is sentenced to 5 years in prison

A computer expert who stole bitcoin worth billions of dollars at current prices—and then spent years laundering some of the... Read more