An anthropologist’s new book lays out the formula for human innovation, from stone tools to supercomputers. Depending on developments in the next few years, AI could hit the gas or the brakes.
February 26, 2026
AI is making waves everywhere, except where you’d expect it most. Two giant tech companies are working to change that
February 25, 2026
AI nerves are fraying. Anthropic keeps doubling down
February 24, 2026
Humans and AIs have different methods of calculating words about probability like ‘maybe’ and ‘likely’ – and different interpretations about what they mean.
February 24, 2026
Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets
February 24, 2026
Facebook owner Meta Platforms will buy artificial intelligence chips from Advanced Micro Devices in a deal that will also give it the opportunity to buy up to a 10% stake of the chip company
February 24, 2026
Scientific research, artificial intelligence and modern bank security all rely on probability.
February 20, 2026
India’s prime minister has put AI rivals Sam Altman and Dario Amodei in an awkward spotlight at a summit in New Delhi
February 19, 2026
No one can agree on whether AI is the next big thing or all hype. Here’s why
February 19, 2026
Trump’s Fed pick says AI could push down interest rates soon. Disagreements are already brewing
February 17, 2026
This doctor is training AI to do her job. And it’s a booming business
February 17, 2026
U.S. stocks steadied after an encouraging update on inflation helped calm a Wall Street that’s been wracked by worries about how AI may upend the business world
February 13, 2026
Why Trump’s immigration crackdown isn’t boosting hiring
February 13, 2026
How allies of AI are ramping up their political donations for the midterms
February 11, 2026
Sean Astin says he is happy to be at the head of the actors union at a vital moment
February 09, 2026
At a difficult time for America, Super Bowl advertisers asked viewers to take care of themselves and others — and maybe even crack a smile
February 08, 2026
The last time she spoke to her son was in a FaceTime cooking lesson. The next day she was the victim of a deadly scam
February 08, 2026
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry on the field
February 04, 2026
The AI that spooked the stock market just got a big update
February 05, 2026
Google’s latest quarterly report provided further evidence that its internet empire is withstanding an artificial intelligence shakeup that’s turning into another potential boon for the company
February 04, 2026
Bitcoin hits lowest level since 2024 and stocks stumble as AI and geopolitical nerves fray
February 03, 2026
The government directed data centers to turn on backup generation in parts of the US. Expanding distributed generation could improve grid resilience.
February 03, 2026
Tourists traveled to Australia for its famous hot springs. There was just one problem – they didn’t exist
January 31, 2026
The European Union is stepping in to ensure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to data and Gemini AI services
January 27, 2026
Europe opens major probe into Elon Musk’s X after outcry over sexualized images
January 26, 2026
As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you’ve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.
January 23, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy
January 23, 2026
Democratic senators sound the alarm on Pentagon backing firms linked to Donald Trump Jr.
January 23, 2026
Big tech is increasingly promising to pay for spiking power costs. But there’s not much to enforce it
January 22, 2026
Artificial intelligence systems have big environmental costs but are also finding ways to save energy and water, cut emissions and make businesses more efficient.
January 21, 2026
Nearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and observers are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting
January 19, 2026
OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren't paying for the premium version
January 16, 2026
Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia written by volunteers, is embracing artificial intelligence to mark its 25th anniversary
January 14, 2026
Elon Musk’s X says its AI chatbot Grok won't be able to edit photos of real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal
January 15, 2026
The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas
January 14, 2026
Chatter in social media communities sheds light on a hidden population of substance users.
January 14, 2026
President Donald Trump promoted his efforts to boost U.S. manufacturing, as he tries to counter fears about a weakening job market and worries that still-rising prices are hurting Americans’ pocketbooks
January 13, 2026
Amazon’s big plan to beat ChatGPT: Give Alexa a better memory
January 13, 2026
Apple teams up with Google Gemini for AI-powered Siri
January 12, 2026
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers
January 09, 2026
Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons
January 08, 2026
A federal judge on Wednesday indicated a jury will be allowed to decide whether artificial intelligence trailblazer OpenAI hoodwinked its billionaire co-founder Elon Musk during its evolution from a nonprofit research lab into a capitalistic enterprise now valued at $500 billion
January 08, 2026
CES 2026 is featuring extensive programming related to Hollywood, influencers and how the industry will continue to work with AI
January 07, 2026
As CES opened Tuesday to the public, auto and tech companies like Nvidia and Gentex showed how AI technology can transform cars into proactive companions that adapt and react to drivers and passengers in real time
January 07, 2026
Crowds flooded freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of CES, met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevity tech, wearables and more
January 07, 2026
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huang’s little robot buddies
January 06, 2026
With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it’s once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026
January 05, 2026
Hasan Piker wants to stream less in 2026
December 21, 2025
The tech firm that helped police find the Brown shooting suspect has sparked privacy concerns. Its CEO responds
December 19, 2025
Energy projects are expensive and take a long time to build. Where to build them is often also a difficult, even controversial, question.
December 17, 2025
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Luke Skywalker to the AI company's Sora video tool
December 11, 2025
Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing its characters for Sora
December 11, 2025
The most asked questions of Alexa in 2025
December 11, 2025
Many health symptoms can be caused by multiple illnesses – if AI can’t tell the difference between them, it won’t be able to operate accurately without human oversight.
December 11, 2025
The mass adoption of new technologies drives demand for rare and complex materials used in their manufacture.
December 10, 2025
President Donald Trump says he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to “approved customers” in China
December 08, 2025
I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone
December 08, 2025
What the heck is going on at Apple?
December 06, 2025
From AI slop to rage bait, to the cryptic ‘6-7,’ this year’s slate captures a growing sense that online life is flooded with fakery, frustration and meaninglessness.
December 05, 2025
Neo-Nazis and other far-right extremists were early adopters of bulletin board systems, pioneering online recruiting and radicalization techniques long before the social media revolution.
December 05, 2025
Wikipedia is working with Big Tech on deals similar to its arrangement with Google, the online encyclopedia's co-founder, Jimmy Wales, said on Wednesday, in a bid to help the firm
December 04, 2025
Intel said on Wednesday it has opted to keep its networking and communications unit in the company following a review of strategic options for the unit.
December 03, 2025
The end of 2025 is almost upon us
December 03, 2025
A new app designed by a pair of computer scientists aims to revolutionize the way figure skating is judged
December 01, 2025
Artificial Intelligence could widen gaps between developed and developing countries, a U.N. report said on Tuesday, calling for policy measures to limit the impact.
December 02, 2025
In a labour market where artificial intelligence is quickly transforming and sometimes replacing jobs, student Maryna Yaroshenko wanted
December 02, 2025
Nvidia's agreement with ChatGPT parent OpenAI to invest up to $100 billion in the startup is still not finalized, the chipmaker's chief financial officer Colette Kress said on
December 02, 2025
Taiwan's tech-heavy economy is expected to grow at its fastest pace in 15 years, riding the wave of demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology,
November 28, 2025
Markets show no signs of slowing down as they head into December, with big stories playing out from Wall Street to Tokyo via the virtual corridors of OPEC+.
November 28, 2025
Bargain-hunting Americans clicked their way through Thanksgiving, spending $8.6 billion online so far on Black Friday,
November 28, 2025
Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI has projected at least 220 million of ChatGPT weekly users will pay for a subscription, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar
November 26, 2025
Early tech adopters are gobbling up smartglasses like Thanksgiving turkey - especially Meta's new, retro-chic version with a visual display in the lens.
November 25, 2025
Alphabet's Google and venture capital firm Accel will partner to fund at least 10 early-stage Indian AI startups, marking the U.S. technology
November 25, 2025
The EU Commission on Monday said it had unconditionally approved Omnicom Group's $13.25 billion all-stock deal to buy rival Interpublic Group.
November 24, 2025
Wall Street experienced a wild rollercoaster ride on Thursday, opening sharply higher on another set of strong results from artificial intelligence giant
November 20, 2025
London's FTSE 100 snapped a five-day losing streak on Thursday, as defence and energy shares led a recovery amid a global rally sparked by AI bellwether Nvidia's upbeat forecast.
November 20, 2025
Walmart on Thursday raised its annual forecasts for the second time this year
November 20, 2025
SoftBank plans to invest up to $3 billion to overhaul an electric vehicle facility in Lordstown, Ohio, which will produce equipment for OpenAI’s forthcoming data centers after being
November 20, 2025
Larry Summers leaves OpenAI board, Harvard instructor role as scrutiny over Epstein emails intensifies
November 19, 2025
Palo Alto Networks said on Wednesday it will buy cloud management and monitoring company Chronosphere for $3.35 billion, as the cybersecurity firm looks to strengthen its AI
November 19, 2025
Doing the mental work of connecting the dots across multiple web queries appears to help people understand the material better compared to an AI summary.
November 19, 2025
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries said on Wednesday it was calling on startups to join its new platform to develop technologies to deal with a host of challenges
November 19, 2025
By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Anticipation of AI giant Nvidia's results after today's closing bell allowed Wall
November 19, 2025
U.S. stocks fell again following a sell-off that swept Europe and Asia
November 18, 2025
Microsoft and Nvidia plan to invest in Anthropic under a new tie-up that includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use Microsoft's cloud services, the latest
November 18, 2025
Microsoft has announced a partnership with AI company Anthropic and chipmaker Nvidia
November 18, 2025
America is grappling with an air traffic controller shortage. Can AI help?
November 18, 2025
U.S. stocks ended sharply lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closing below a key technical indicator for the first time since late April as
November 17, 2025
U.S.-based cloud services provider GMI Cloud said on Monday it will build a $500 million artificial intelligence data centre in Taiwan with the support of U.S.
November 17, 2025
Wall Street's main indexes fell at the open on Monday, heading into a packed week that includes AI bellwether Nvidia's results and the resumption of government data releases.
November 17, 2025
The task of clearing the huge backlog of shutdown-delayed U.S. data begins, the world's most valuable company Nvidia publishes its results and new inflation numbers will keep Europe's
November 14, 2025
The technology that has helped propel the simulation theory may be new, but the questions it explores are ancient.
November 13, 2025
U.S. stocks drifted around their records in a mixed day of trading
November 12, 2025
Anthropic has announced a $50 billion investment in computing infrastructure, including new data centers in Texas and New York
November 12, 2025
AI startup Anthropic said on Wednesday it would invest $50 billion in building data centers in the U.S., the latest multi-billion-dollar outlay in the industry as companies race to expand
November 12, 2025
Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations. Validity tests check whether they deliver on what they promise.
November 12, 2025
A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)
November 12, 2025
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