Elon Musk leads offer to buy OpenAI for nearly $100 billion – here's how CEO responded
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman collaborated to start the company several years ago and have been involved in a dispute over how the startup should be run.
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman collaborated to start the company several years ago and have been involved in a dispute over how the startup should be run.
Gulf of America now seen on Google maps
Google Maps has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The change came a day after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring February 9th as "Gulf of America Day" and days Trump ordered that the water bordered by the Southern United States, Mexico and Cuba be renamed to the Gulf of America.
Google Maps has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The change came a day after President Donald Trump signed a proclamation declaring February 9th as "Gulf of America Day" and days Trump ordered that the water bordered by the Southern United States, Mexico and Cuba be renamed to the Gulf of America.
Beware of unpaid toll text message scam
A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined.
A new text message scam is targeting drivers with claims that they have unpaid tolls that they need to pay soon or they'll be fined.
PlayStation network status: ‘PSN has been restored’
Sony’s PlayStation Network experienced a major, hours-long outage across the world.
Sony’s PlayStation Network experienced a major, hours-long outage across the world.
Downloading DeepSeek could land you a 20-year prison sentence, $1M fine under proposed US bill
A new Senate bill seeks to criminalize the use of Chinese AI technology, including DeepSeek, imposing severe penalties for violations.
A new Senate bill seeks to criminalize the use of Chinese AI technology, including DeepSeek, imposing severe penalties for violations.
Apple Invites: What to know about new app for creating custom invites
Apple’s latest offering lets users create these unique invites for any occasion that can be shared with anyone.
Apple’s latest offering lets users create these unique invites for any occasion that can be shared with anyone.
Pleasanton-based Workday announces it will cut 1,750 jobs
Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI.
Workday, the payroll and HR company based in Pleasanton, announced on Wednesday that it is cutting 8.5 percent of its workforce as it invests more in AI.
Study: Teens spend 90 minutes on phones during school day, raising concerns
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adolescents spend an average of 90 minutes on their smartphones during school hours.
Flight passenger witnesses luggage buckled into 1st-class seat, igniting social media debate
A Reddit user sparked an online debate after posting a photo of a suitcase, instead of a passenger, strapped into a first-class airline seat on a California flight.
A Reddit user sparked an online debate after posting a photo of a suitcase, instead of a passenger, strapped into a first-class airline seat on a California flight.
Beatles win Grammy for 'Now and Then' with help of artificial intelligence
The Beatles won Best Rock Performance at the 2024 Grammys for "Now and Then," a song completed with AI technology that isolated John Lennon's vocals.
The Beatles won Best Rock Performance at the 2024 Grammys for "Now and Then," a song completed with AI technology that isolated John Lennon's vocals.
Is Flickr down? Photo site confirms 'issues'
Flickr, the SmugMug-owned photo-sharing and distribution platform, appeared to be down for at least some users on Wednesday.
Flickr, the SmugMug-owned photo-sharing and distribution platform, appeared to be down for at least some users on Wednesday.
Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, Trump says
President Trump reveals Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok after the app briefly went offline amid a looming ban over data concerns.
President Trump reveals Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok after the app briefly went offline amid a looming ban over data concerns.
Watch: Apple Watch SOS alert leads rescuers to injured skiers after 1,000-foot fall down Washington mountain
An unidentified skier reportedly fell roughly 1,000 feet and sustained a leg injury near Stevens Pass in Washington.
An unidentified skier reportedly fell roughly 1,000 feet and sustained a leg injury near Stevens Pass in Washington.
AI startup's plan would include 50% U.S. government ownership of TikTok
Perplexity AI has presented the new proposal to Byte Dance, TikTok’s parent company, as the organization searches for a U.S. buyer.
Perplexity AI has presented the new proposal to Byte Dance, TikTok’s parent company, as the organization searches for a U.S. buyer.
What is DeepSeek? The startup AI app surging in downloads
The Chinese AI startup has surpassed more than 1 million downloads in January.
The Chinese AI startup has surpassed more than 1 million downloads in January.
Fitbit to pay $12M fine for Ionic smartwatch burns
The civil penalty follows 115 reports of overheating, including injuries ranging from second to third-degree burns.
The civil penalty follows 115 reports of overheating, including injuries ranging from second to third-degree burns.
Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims
Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.
Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.
Workout machines collecting sensitive user data
A consumer report found that workout companies are gathering extensive personal data on customers, including lifestyle health details that could be at risk to cybersecurity attacks.
A consumer report found that workout companies are gathering extensive personal data on customers, including lifestyle health details that could be at risk to cybersecurity attacks.
Future of CHIPS Act under Trump administration in question
President Donald Trump previously criticized the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to speculation over whether the law could be repealed or tweaked under the new administration.
President Donald Trump previously criticized the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to speculation over whether the law could be repealed or tweaked under the new administration.
TikTok: Arizonans react as social media app restores its service
Arizonans are speaking out, as controversial social media app TikTok returns to the U.S. hours after it shut down its service for American users.
Arizonans are speaking out, as controversial social media app TikTok returns to the U.S. hours after it shut down its service for American users.