Futuristic or frustrating? Inglewood residents debate digital billboards
Digital advertising kiosks and screens have recently popped up near SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, sparking mixed reactions from residents and visitors over their visual and environmental impact.
Digital advertising kiosks and screens have recently popped up near SoFi Stadium and the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, sparking mixed reactions from residents and visitors over their visual and environmental impact.
AI jobs are booming and paying more — but women are being left behind
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
Family says they paid $10,000 to a fake immigration attorney who used an AI-generated avatar
A family trying to help a loved one held at the Adelanto immigration detention center says they paid $10,000 to someone they believed was an immigration attorney, only to discover the person they had been communicating with was an AI-generated avatar.
A family trying to help a loved one held at the Adelanto immigration detention center says they paid $10,000 to someone they believed was an immigration attorney, only to discover the person they had been communicating with was an AI-generated avatar.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
States seek $1.4 trillion -- yes, trillion -- from Meta over alleged harm to kids
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Flock Safety to tighten surveillance rules, audit checks following backlash
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement.
LAUSD students head back to school with new classroom tech restrictions
Los Angeles Unified School District is implementing new restrictions on classroom digital devices and screen time starting this school year.
Los Angeles Unified School District is implementing new restrictions on classroom digital devices and screen time starting this school year.
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Verizon service back after outage caused by vandalism
More than 12,000 Verizon users reported outage and cell signal issues Sunday afternoon, according to Downdetector. Verizon said vandals cut multiple fiber cables, causing service interruptions for some mobility and internet customers in Southern California.
More than 12,000 Verizon users reported outage and cell signal issues Sunday afternoon, according to Downdetector. Verizon said vandals cut multiple fiber cables, causing service interruptions for some mobility and internet customers in Southern California.
Anthropic AI agent created fake accounts to trick real people in security test, AISI says
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
An AI agent tried using fake accounts and social engineering to convince someone to approve malicious code without being told to do so.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users.
Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses
Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.
Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.
Hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack targets Microsoft logins
Hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to convincing Microsoft 365 login pages.
Hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to convincing Microsoft 365 login pages.
Myspace seeking a revival as its owners plan comeback effort for once-popular social media platform
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
CEO who used name of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar to sell fake gold phones sentenced to 4 years
Olof Kyros Gustafsson was sentenced to 48 months in U.S. federal prison and ordered to pay $1.3 million for defrauding customers through fake Escobar Inc. products.
Olof Kyros Gustafsson was sentenced to 48 months in U.S. federal prison and ordered to pay $1.3 million for defrauding customers through fake Escobar Inc. products.
Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
New York-bound Swiss flight diverted after headphone charging case fills cabin with smoke
A New York-bound Swiss International Air Lines flight diverted safely to Bangor, Maine, after smoke was detected in the cabin.
A New York-bound Swiss International Air Lines flight diverted safely to Bangor, Maine, after smoke was detected in the cabin.
NY school pauses $60K AI robot teacher over privacy fears, maker’s sex doll ties
A program to bring an AI-powered robot into a New York classroom has been halted, at least temporarily.
A program to bring an AI-powered robot into a New York classroom has been halted, at least temporarily.