Tech
For Mark Zuckerberg's Threads, the real rival is still TikTok -- not the former Twitter
a huge feat for a newcomer in the space — and was dubbed as a “Twitter killer.” By week two, though, signups began to drop off. As of Aug. 7, the number of people who used Threads daily hovered around 10 million on Android phones, down from 49 million when… Read
Amazon rolling out generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews
Amazon is rolling out a new generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews for customers. The feature, which the company began testing earlier this year, is designed to help shoppers determine at a glance what other customers said about a product before they spend time reading through individual reviews. It… Read
Foxconn boss sees potential to invest billions in India
Taiwanese tech giant and key Apple supplier Foxconn said Monday it sees the potential to invest "several billion dollars" in India, with the firm looking to diversify its manufacturing away from China. Foxconn -- also known by its official name Hon Hai Precision Industry -- is the world's biggest contract… Read
Italy stands ready to host as Musk talks up Zuckerberg rumble
Tesla boss Elon Musk said his planned cage fight with billionaire rival Mark Zuckerberg would be held at an "epic location" with an ancient Roman theme, as Italy indicated it was ready to stage the scrap. Italy's Culture Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano said in a statement that he had spoken to… Read
Chinese tech giant Huawei reports sales, profit up despite US sanctions
Chinese tech giant Huawei has reported its revenue rose 3% over a year earlier in the first half of 2023 and its profit margin widened despite sanctions that block access to U.S. processor chips and other technology. China's first global tech brand has responded to U.S. curbs that devastated its… Read
Fiction writers fear rise of AI, but also see it as a story to tell
For a vast number of book writers, artificial intelligence is a threat to their livelihood and the very idea of creativity. More than 10,000 of them endorsed an open letter from the Authors Guild this summer, urging AI companies not to use copyrighted work without permission or compensation. At the… Read
U.S. to invest $1.2 bil on facilities to pull carbon from air
The U.S. government will spend up to $1.2 billion for two pioneering facilities to vacuum carbon out of the air, a historic gamble on a still developing technology to combat global warming that is criticized by some experts. The two projects -- in Texas and Louisiana -- each aim to… Read
Paper exams, chatbot bans: Colleges seek to 'ChatGPT-proof' assignments
When philosophy professor Darren Hick came across another case of cheating in his classroom at Furman University last semester, he posted an update to his followers on social media: “Aaaaand, I’ve caught my second ChatGPT plagiarist.” Friends and colleagues responded, some with wide-eyed emojis. Others expressed surprise. “Only 2?! I’ve… Read
Twitter-turned-X CEO Linda Yaccarino focuses on winning back big brands on Elon Musk's platform
The new CEO of the company formerly known as Twitter says she's spent much of the past eight weeks trying to get big brands back and advertising on the social media platform that's been in upheaval since it was bought last year by Elon Musk. X Corp. CEO Linda Yaccarino… Read
One giant step: Moon race hots up
Russia's plan to launch its lunar lander on Friday is the latest in an international push to return to the Moon that includes the world's top powers but also new players. Technology, science and politics are all essential factors in the Moon race. Here is the latest: China's great leap… Read
