Google CEO Sundar Pichai says that when it comes to AI, “we are in the earliest stages of a profound shift.” Pichai explained at the New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday that AI models are going to get better at reasoning and carrying out actions reliably over the next few years. The upgrades to…
Washington — The family of Austin Tice, the freelance journalist who was kidnapped in Syria more than 12 years ago, said they have been told that he is alive and well, and they’re frustrated with the U.S. government’s inability to bring him home. “We have from a significant source that has already been vetted all…
Getty Images Syrian rebels declared victory in Hama on Thursday as the country’s military withdrew from a second major city Tens of thousands of people are fleeing Syria’s third-largest city Homs amid reports that rebels are closing in, just over a week since they launched their lightning offensive. The rebels seized Hama to the north…
A federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she will deliver a fall economic statement sometime this year as the clock ticks down on the remaining days in the House of Commons for 2024. Freeland, who is also the Liberal government’s deputy prime minister, made the pledge in Toronto after…
In April, the U.S. Senate passed a law that would force TikTok to separate from its Beijing-based parent company, ByteDance, within a year—or face a national ban. On Friday, a U.S. appeals court upheld the law. This means TikTok could be banned starting January 19, 2025. Related: TikTok Sues U.S. to Block Ban, Sale Mandate,…
Top of the Ticker: ABC News is saying goodbye to its longtime home on New York’s Upper West Side. The network is moving south to 7 Hudson Square, site of the recently opened Robert A. Iger building, named after the Disney CEO. The Mouse House is consolidating its New York operations into the new complex,…
Google simplifies analytics tracking with new one-click key event features in GA4, powered by machine learning. Google released one-click event tracking in GA4 with two features: “Mark as key event” and “Create key event.” Machine learning identifies important site events automatically, eliminating manual setup time. These features are now available for all GA4 properties and…
Instagram has announced updates to its broadcast channels, introducing features aimed at helping creators deepen connections with their audiences. The updates, which include replies, prompts, insights, and best practices, are designed to foster interaction, improve collaboration, and offer creators valuable data to refine their content strategies. For the first time, followers can now actively participate…
You’re pulling your hair out, trying to fix something on your computer. You Google it and find what looks like a helpful website or a tutorial with easy step-by-step instructions. Phew, you’re finally solving your problem, but hold up! You’ve just walked into a “scam-yourself” attack. Cybercreeps use this clever strategy to trick you into…
