Cruise reportedly knew its robotaxis struggled to detect children and large holes but kept operating anyway

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Cruise vehicles apparently had trouble correctly identifying children.

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Google contractors who helped train the Bard AI chatbot vote to unionize

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Google workers gathered for a protest staged by Unite the union outside the Google headquarters in Kings Cross, in response to what they call appalling treatment and union busting of staff facing redundancies.

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How Seamless Omnichannel Payments Drive Sales

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Apple's been relatively quiet about AI — but it's been pouring billions into research, and that could mean a 'smarter' Siri

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As internet connectivity plummets in Gaza, ordinary Palestinians struggle to compete with Israel's narrative of the war

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People in Gaza charge their phones by using portable charging stations on October 15, 2023, amid power outages.

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YouTube is using pop-ups to tell people to stop using ad blockers, frustrating users

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YouTube is using pop-up ads to tell users to stop using ad-blockers while watching videos.
YouTube is using pop-up ads to tell users to stop using ad-blockers while watching videos.

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US officials say they're worried a Chinese-owned bitcoin mine in Wyoming will pose a national security threat, NYT reports

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Bitcoin.

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Dubai is hoping to launch a fully operational flying taxi service by 2026

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An immersive virtual reality experience of an Urban Air Mobility aircraft of Joby Aviation and a view of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on November 21, 2022.

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How do you do, fellow kids: Facebook is rolling out new AI characters to lure Gen Z users. But their personalities are a bit... dated.

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A costume of Bender from Futurama next to the Meta logo.

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A 'sugar baby' is taking over TikTok with her post about the many demands her 'daddy' has for her, but the real story is wilder than you'd think

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A woman sitting on the floor.

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