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“Godfather of artificial intelligence” weighs in on the past and potential of AI

Geoffrey Hinton, who works with Google and mentors AI’s rising stars, started researching artificial intelligence over 40 years ago. ​Geoffrey Hinton, who works with Google and mentors AI’s rising stars,

With Congress closer to banning TikTok, app’s future is murky

The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here’s what to know. ​The future of the popular mobile app, used by

Honda recalls over 330,000 vehicles over possible mirror issue

Honda has recalled more than 330,000 vehicles over an issue in which side-view mirrors could fall out. ​Honda has recalled more than 330,000 vehicles over an issue in which side-view

Pope Francis in a puffer jacket? AI think not.

Photos appearing to show the 86-year-old pontiff wrapped up in a stylish white coat quickly went viral. Chock it up to a brave, hard-to-trust new world. ​Photos appearing to show

Most bosses say they spy on remote workers — even with live video

Employee tracking tools such as keystroke monitoring software and video feeds are now the norm for remote workers. ​Employee tracking tools such as keystroke monitoring software and video feeds are

Paul blocks Hawley’s attempt to fast-track bill banning TikTok

Sen. Rand Paul opposes a TikTok ban, arguing it would violate the First Amendment. ​Sen. Rand Paul opposes a TikTok ban, arguing it would violate the First Amendment.   

Apple introduces way to split payments in Apple Pay

Tech giant will also offer “buy now, pay later” loans of up to $1,000 that can be used to make Apple Pay purchases. ​Tech giant will also offer “buy now,

Elon Musk joins hundreds calling for a pause on AI development

“Contemporary AI systems are now becoming human-competitive at general tasks,” reads the open letter. “Should we develop nonhuman minds that might eventually outnumber, outsmart, obsolete and replace us?” ​”Contemporary AI

Boeing’s Starliner faces another launch slip, this time to late-July

Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights. ​Boeing had hoped to launch its

Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak sign letter calling for pause in AI development

Tesla founder Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joined hundreds of others who signed an open letter calling for a pause in the development of artificial intelligence technology in