Category Archives: Technology in the News

Is TikTok Censoring Anti-Trump Content? User Complaints Lead to Investigation

TikTok – the social media platform with hundreds of millions of U.S. users – is under fresh scrutiny after a wave of creators, public figures, and everyday users reported unusual behavior on the app. These users claim that videos critical … Continue reading →

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From Sidewalk Robots to Real‑World Limits: The Promise and Pitfalls of AI Deliveries

In many U.S. cities today, your dinner might arrive not from a driver behind the wheel, but from a small autonomous robot cruising down the sidewalk – AI at work in our everyday lives. That’s the story of Serve Robotics, … Continue reading →

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Grok AI Faces Global Backlash as App Store Removal Calls Grow – Even as the Pentagon Embraces It

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI and closely integrated with the social platform X, has become one of the most controversial AI tools in recent weeks. While Grok was promoted as a more open, less restricted alternative to … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Australia 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 – … Continue reading →

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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 / … Continue reading →

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Google AI Says to put Elmer’s Glue in Your Pizza Sauce…How Smart Is AI Really?

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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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The 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 … Continue reading →

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GoFundMe 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 … Continue reading →

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