U.S. Accuses NewYork-Presbyterian of Reaching Deals That Kept Costs High
The Justice Department sued the large New York health system, saying it restricted insurance companies from offering patients cheaper options.
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Shield AI, a Start-Up Making Military Drones, Raises $2 Billion
The company, which develops autonomous military technology, also plans to buy a maker of simulation software as interest in next-generation defense soars.
In ‘The AI Doc,’ Sam Altman and Dario Amodei Go on the Record
“The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist” tries to cover so much that it ends up being more confusing than clarifying, but parts are fascinating.
Juries Take the Lead in the Push for Child Online Safety
A pair of verdicts held social media companies accountable for harming young users, highlighting a growing backlash as Congress struggles to pass legislation.
Google to label verified investment apps in India amid scam crackdown
Allow only brokers and intermediaries registered with SEBI to carry a verified badge Alphabet’s dominant advertising business has remained largely resilient despite economic uncertainty and intense competition. PHOTO: AFP Alphabet’s Google will label verified investment apps on its app store in India, a move aimed at helping users spot legitimate trading platforms and avoid scams, … Read more
Meta Lays Off 700 Employees, While Rewarding Top Executives
The jobs cuts and a new stock program for executives come as Meta continues to shift its focus to artificial intelligence.
Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years
Majority of ABC staff rejected latest offer of 10% pay rise over 3 years and $700 bonus Hundreds of staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began a one-day strike on Wednesday, the first walkout in 20 years, over pay and working conditions, disrupting live news coverage at the public broadcaster. Live programming was diverted to … Read more
Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
A jury found the companies harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress.
Trump names Nvidia, Meta CEOs to science and tech council
Council likely to play key role in shaping Washington’s response to intensifying global competition in AI Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and United States President Donald Trump. PHOTO: FILE US President Donald Trump appointed Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to a council that will weigh in … Read more
OpenAI Is Shutting Down Sora, Its A.I. Video Generator
The start-up said it would discontinue Sora just three months after signing a multiyear deal to bring Disney characters to the service.