Technology
As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
In "Disclosure Day," out Friday, Steven Spielberg is once again inviting audiences to ponder the existence of extraterrestrial life - and the implications it would have for religion on Earth.
Senate intelligence chairman seeks federal probe of Chinese AI-related influence operation
China is engaged in a covert influence campaign to prevent the development of U.S. data centers needed for artificial intelligence capabilities, according to the chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Anthropic announces ‘Claude Corps’ to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
Anthropic will donate $150 million to launch a fellowship program that places people early in their careers with nonprofits around the country to help them use artificial intelligence more effectively in their work.
Senate bill extends CHIPS Act tax credits to space-based semiconductor factories
A bipartisan duo is pushing a bill to clarify that tax credits include space-based semiconductor manufacturing.
Nearly 1 in 5 teens and young adults turn to AI chatbots for mental health advice, study finds
Nearly 1 in 5 American adolescents and young adults are now turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional support -- a sharp increase from just a year ago -- and most are doing so without telling anyone, according to new research that is raising alarms among mental health professionals.
Walmart aims to expand drone delivery service in 2027
Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service to seven cities in its effort to reach more than 40 million U.S. customers by 2027, news outlets report.
Security firm says China stepping up AI tech cybertheft
Chinese hackers are increasing cyberattacks aimed at stealing advanced artificial intelligence technology in the United States, according to a report by the security company CrowdStrike.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street. What to know
Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX will make its debut on Wall Street Friday and both institutional and retail investors are expected to gobble up the 555.6 million shares going up for sale at $135 apiece. Musk, already the world's richest man, could become its first trillionaire.
FBI shutters covert Chinese websites targeting secrets
Federal authorities shut down 13 internet domains on Wednesday, which were said to be used by China for operations to obtain classified and sensitive U.S. government information, the Justice Department said.
Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users
Betting that people will soon grow more comfortable having artificial intelligence agents shop for groceries, plane tickets or diapers on their behalf, payments giant Visa said Wednesday that it has embedded its payment network inside of ChatGPT, empowering the chatbot to independently shop and complete transactions.
Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI’s economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions
Anthropic on Wednesday joined growing calls for the artificial intelligence industry to find ways to cushion people from the technology's disruptions, announcing an initial $200 million investment to research AI's impact on jobs and the economy.
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration’s land swap with SpaceX in Texas
Environmental groups on Wednesday sued attempting to stop the Trump administration from giving SpaceX more than 700 acres (280 hectares) of wildlife refuge in Texas, claiming it would worsen ecological risks to a Gulf Coast region already transformed by billionaire Elon Musk's rocket operations.
Erin Brockovich’s data center map tops 5,000 community reports amid broad public opposition
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich has added thousands of community concerns to her nationwide data center tracking map in a single week, as polling and local legislation confirm growing public opposition to the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom.
A glossary to help understand what happens in an initial public offering
Anyone following SpaceX's plans to sell shares to the public is likely to hear terms thrown around that describe steps and components of an initial public offering. Here's a quick guide.
Taiwan fires rockets in China’s direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill
Taiwan's military fired rockets in China's direction from "shoot-and-scoot" mobile launchers on Wednesday in a demonstration of how it might try to repel a Chinese attack.
SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here’s what to know before clicking ‘buy’
When SpaceX makes its debut on the U.S. stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever.
At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose
Fans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction.
Drone boat helps rescue U.S. Army helicopter crew shot down near Strait of Hormuz
An unmanned surface vessel -- or drone boat -- helped rescue two Army crew members whose AH-64 Apache helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz late Monday, according to government officials and defense industry sources.
Ads in New York must now label AI-generated ‘synthetic performers’
Any advertisements in New York that feature artificial intelligence-generated people in place of actors will now be violating state law if they don't clearly label that they have used a "synthetic performer."
China’s exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, boosted by demand for autos and tech goods
China's exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier, its customs agency said Tuesday, as technology-related shipments remained robust despite impacts from the Iran war.