Liz Ticong

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Elon Musk Claims He Doesn’t Use a Computer

3 days ago | eweek.com | Liz Ticong

Elon Musk’s lawyers have stunned the tech world by claiming in a court filing that the billionaire “does not use a computer.” The assertion, made amid Musk’s legal battle with OpenAI, stands in sharp contrast to his own social media posts showing him regularly using laptops and gaming PCs.According to WIRED, Musk’s legal team argued that discovery should be limited to his mobile phone and email, claiming there was no basis to search additional devices.
AI Deepfake Surge Distorts Footage of Iran-Israel Conflict

3 days ago | eweek.com | Liz Ticong

AI-generated videos and recycled war footage are warping public perception of the Iran–Israel conflict. What looks real is increasingly synthetic and dangerously effective. According to the BBC, game clips and AI-generated content are being “passed off as real events” across social media. This marks what experts call the first major conflict where generative AI is shaping the information battlefield.
More Americans Now Call AI ‘Exciting’ and ‘Futuristic’

1 week ago | eweek.com | Liz Ticong

A groundbreaking yearlong survey reveals that Americans are increasingly embracing AI, frequently describing it as “exciting,” “useful,” and “futuristic.” However, others continue to harbor concern. Led by Dr. Jason Jeffrey Jones of Stony Brook University, the study tracked daily changes in national sentiment toward AI, documenting how support grew over time and how views differed across political affiliation, gender, and personal disposition, even as concerns about job loss and misuse remain.
GENIUS Act Sets Rules, Keeps Trump Exemption

1 week ago | techrepublic.com | Liz Ticong

Image: Pixelated 275/Adobe The Senate has passed the GENIUS Act, the first federal bill to establish oversight for US dollar-backed stablecoins — a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value. This lays the groundwork for a sweeping regulatory approach to digital payment tokens. As reported by CNBC and Yahoo Finance, the legislation gave the Treasury oversight.
Sensitive Meta AI Chats Exposed to Public

1 week ago | eweek.com | Liz Ticong

Meta’s AI chatbot app is under fire after users discovered that their private prompts, including medical details, legal questions, and even personal confessions, are surfacing in a public “Discover” feed. Privacy experts call the leaks “incredibly concerning,” as many users appear unaware they’ve made sensitive prompts public. Reports from various sources confirm the feed shows personal queries revealing confidential information.
$14B Meta Investment in Scale AI Boosts Plans for Superintelligence Lab

2 weeks ago | techrepublic.com | Liz Ticong

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg. Image: Meta Meta commits $14 billion to Scale AI, kick-starting an in-house superintelligence lab, its boldest AI financing yet. According to The New York Times and Scale AI’s official announcement, the partnership expands Meta’s access to AI data and infrastructure. The planned superintelligence lab will focus on building advanced AI systems, drawing on Scale AI’s capabilities while allowing the company to remain independent.
Waymo Robotaxis Torched in LA Protests: ‘Something Out of a Dystopian Sci-Fi Novel’

2 weeks ago | eweek.com | Liz Ticong

Waymo robotaxis were vandalized and set on fire amid protests in Los Angeles over federal immigration raids and the presence of ICE, with chaotic scenes drawing comparisons to science fiction. At least five self-driving vehicles were set ablaze in Boyle Heights and downtown LA, where demonstrators appeared to target the robotaxis during the height of the unrest. According to The Washington Post, Waymo temporarily suspended its robotaxi service in the affected areas as the unrest escalated.
Meta’s Bold New Lab Takes Aim at Superintelligent AI, As Zuckerberg Enters 'Founder Mode'

2 weeks ago | eweek.com | Liz Ticong

Mark Zuckerberg has launched a new AI lab at Meta focused on building artificial superintelligence. And he’s handpicking the team himself. According to reports from The New York Times and Bloomberg, Zuckerberg has entered what insiders call “founder mode,” taking direct control over the lab’s formation. The CEO’s intensified involvement comes as Meta reorganizes its AI efforts, investing billions and bringing in key figures to help the company leap ahead in the race to surpass human intelligence.
China’s $278B Data Industry Gains Momentum With 10 New Zones

2 weeks ago | techrepublic.com | Liz Ticong

Source: Envato/leungchopan China is unveiling 10 national data pilot zones to boost growth in its $278 billion data sector and solidify its global leadership in AI. The National Data Administration announced the plan this week, with state broadcaster CCTV reporting that local governments will be tasked with “nurturing data-related market entities and expanding the data market” to drive digital growth across key industries.
New AI Test Could Maximize the Possibility of Cure for Prostate Cancer Patients

4 weeks ago | eweek.com | Liz Ticong

A novel AI test created by UCL and the Institute of Cancer Research helps determine which men with high-risk, localized prostate cancer will respond positively to the hormone therapy drug abiraterone. Researchers say the test could maximize the possibility of cure and reduce NHS costs by ensuring treatment is only given when it is likely to work, avoiding unnecessary side effects and wasted resources.