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Why you may be paying more than you need to for digital subscriptions

The way we watch TV, listen to music, order groceries and take photos has changed in the past decade or... Read more

OpenAI's safety pledges in the wake of Tumbler Ridge aren't AI regulation—they're surveillance

In a span of two days following news that the Tumbler Ridge perpetrator's ChatGPT account had been flagged prior to... Read more

Jury signals tech titans on hook for social media addiction

A question by jurors in a landmark social media addiction trial on Friday signaled Meta or YouTube may have to... Read more

From solar panels to solar markets: Why business models matter

Amanda Bankel's doctoral thesis explores why low-carbon technologies like solar panels do not spread as quickly as expected, even when... Read more

Humans and AI must form a cognitive alignment to work well together, say researchers

In the iconic Star Wars series, captain Han Solo and humanoid droid C-3PO boast drastically contrasting personalities. Driven by emotions... Read more

China tech giant Tencent bets on AI agents

Tencent wants to bring artificial intelligence agents into its WeChat social media app, the Chinese tech firm's president said on... Read more

From demons to mega behemoths: How 'monstrous' scam networks are growing

New research led by the University of Portsmouth uncovers how scammers operate worldwide, dividing them into five "monstrous" categories. Published... Read more

Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries for US customers willing to pay an extra charge

Amazon said Tuesday that it has started offering faster U.S. deliveries of selected products for a fee, including pantry staples,... Read more

Digital transport apps conceal layers of technical, financial and policy complexity

Digital transport technology is catching on, from apps that let you buy train tickets with a single swipe to sophisticated... Read more

Tech companies are blaming massive layoffs on AI. What's really going on?

In the past few months, a wave of tech corporations have announced significant staff cuts and attributed them to efficiency... Read more

Why harmful content keeps reaching children online, and what advertising has to do with it

Children today can encounter harmful material online with alarming ease, including violent, sexual and self-harm content. While this is often... Read more

Cargo ships willing to travel farther reach greater efficiency, tanker tracking shows

In shipping, efficiency is everything. Take the shortest (safe) route between two points. Offload cargo as quickly as possible to... Read more

Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

As more businesses trust artificial intelligence "agents" to independently grow their revenues, some insurance firms are stepping in to cover... Read more

Robots that learn everyday tasks can free humans from repetitive work

A robot task AI capable of learning and performing everyday repetitive tasks in a human-like manner has been developed. The... Read more

Reluctance to rely on China for green technology could slow climate action

New research suggests that concerns about relying too heavily on Chinese manufacturing are shaping climate policy—and could even delay the... Read more