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Category Archives: Technology in the News
9 in 10 Gen Zers Can’t Imagine Life Without ChatGPT
If you use ChatGPT regularly, you just might have something in common with 9 out of 10 Gen Z adults. A survey of 1,200 by AIResumeBuilder.com found they rely on it for work, personal tasks, and everyday problem-solving.
And if you're using ChatGPT outside of the free limits, you might want to read our post, “You’ve Reached Our Limits of Messages. Please Try Again Later.” – What the ChatGPT Error Means & How to Fix It.
AI Is Becoming
... Continue readingAustralia Just Banned Social Media for Kids Under 16 – and the World Is Watching
Imagine being told that overnight, your Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, or X account no longer exists - simply because you’re too young.
That’s now the reality for millions of teenagers in Australia.
In a world-first move, Australia has officially passed - and begun enforcing - a nationwide ban on social media accounts for users under the age of 16. The law doesn’t ask parents to monitor more closely or kids to be more responsible. Instead, it puts the burden squarely on
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GoDaddy Website Builder Hit with $170 Million Patent Verdict: What It Means for Users
Your site is safe - but some features and content may be at risk
Recently, a Delaware federal jury awarded $170 million to Express Mobile, Inc. in a patent infringement case against GoDaddy. The patents involved cover “runtime engine / browser-based website construction”, which directly relates to GoDaddy’s Website Builder and Managed WordPress tools.
If you use GoDaddy’s website builder, you may be wondering what this means for your site, your content, and your ability to control your
... Continue readingGoogle AI Says to put Elmer’s Glue in Your Pizza Sauce…How Smart Is AI Really?
Warning from a human: Not safe - Don't do it!
Do you have that friend who always answers so confidently that everyone just assumes they must be right - even when they’re totally wrong? That’s basically what AI is like right now. And if you've got a friend that screenshots AI content to you and you disagree with it, point
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Posted in AI, Technology in the News
Tagged AI fact checking, ai fails, AI hallucination examples, AI hallucinations, AI math errors, AI misinformation, AI mistakes, AI reasoning problems, AI reliability, AI research, artificial intelligence flaws, ChatGPT errors, ChatGPT wrong answers, Gemini fails, Google Gemini errors
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Tech Layoffs 2025: AI and Tariffs Trigger Massive Job Cuts Across the Industry
It’s been a rough few months for tech - and it’s not just about Amazon anymore. The wave of layoffs that started with major names like Amazon, Google, and Meta has spread across the industry, and even beyond it.
In October alone, the U.S. jobs report showed that over 1.6 million jobs were cut nationwide. Tech made up a large portion, but manufacturing, retail, and logistics were also hit. Analysts say a mix of AI automation, rising tariffs
... Continue readingThe Louvre’s Password Was ‘Louvre’: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity
It sounds almost unbelievable, but it’s true: reports say that the password protecting the Louvre’s video surveillance system was simply “Louvre.” For one of the world’s most famous museums, home to irreplaceable masterpieces, this is more than a surprising headline - it’s a cautionary tale about how easy it is to leave critical systems vulnerable.
Why This Matters
Passwords are the front line of digital security. Using something predictable, like the name of your own organization, makes it incredibly easy
... Continue readingGoFundMe Says “Sorry” After Creating Nonprofit Pages Without Permission
GoFundMe was in damage-control mode last week after sparking outrage from nonprofits nationwide. The crowdfunding platform quietly created fundraising pages for more than a million organizations - without ever asking their permission.
The company says the idea was to make it easier for people to donate to verified charities. But many nonprofits were shocked to discover they suddenly had a public GoFundMe page they never made, complete with donation buttons and descriptions pulled from third-party data sources.
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... Continue readingHow a Michigan Woman Used ChatGPT to Win $100,000 in the Powerball
Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old from Wyandotte, Michigan, has made headlines after winning $100,000 in the Powerball, using numbers suggested by ChatGPT. Yes, the AI chatbot that people normally use to draft emails or answer questions helped her pick a winning combination.
The Numbers That Paid Off
With the Powerball jackpot topping $1 billion, Carvey decided to play for the September 6 drawing. Instead of using her usual lucky numbers, she asked ChatGPT to give her a set of random
... Continue readingAmazon’s Massive Outage Knocks Out Alexa, Snapchat, Fortnite, and More
The internet had a rough morning. In the early hours of October 20, Amazon Web Services (AWS) - the backbone of much of the web - went down, taking with it a long list of popular apps and services that millions rely on every day.
For several hours, users around the world couldn’t send Snaps, connect to Fortnite, or even ask Alexa about the weather. Payment app Venmo stalled, Ring doorbells stopped responding, and parts of Amazon.com itself wouldn’t load.
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Meta’s Latest Move: Using AI Chat Conversations to Personalize Ads
Imagine chatting with Meta’s AI on Facebook or Instagram about your hobbies, weekend plans, or a new recipe you want to try - and then noticing that the next time you scroll, the ads seem spookily relevant to what you just talked about. That’s not coincidence. It’s exactly what Meta is rolling out now.
Starting December 16, 2025, Meta is using conversations you have with its AI chatbot to help target ads and content across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. In
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Tagged ad pesronalization, ad targeting, ai chat, AI chat targeting, AI marketing, ai-powered ad targeting, conversational data, digital marketing, ethics, facebook, facebook ads, global privacy rules, instagram, instagram ads, meta, Meta advertising, meta ai, personalized advertising, privacy, privacy concerns, threads, Threads ads
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