MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts could decide what steps the platforms can reasonably be expected to take … Read more
Alphabet’s Google said on Tuesday it would put artificial intelligence (AI) into the hands of more web surfers while teasing a US$249.99-a-month subscription for its AI power users, its latest effort to fend off growing competition from start-ups like OpenAI. Google unveiled the plans amid a flurry of demos that included new smart glasses during … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they’re solving puzzles designed with an assist from artificial intelligence. The app that helped make gamers out of anyone with a smartphone uses AI to help developers create levels to serve a captive … Read more
Apple’s Vision Pro: A Reality Check for teh Tech Giant? Apple’s foray into the world of mixed-reality headsets has hit a snag. Reports suggest that production of the $3,500 Vision Pro has been halted due to lackluster sales. The Vision Pro, unveiled earlier this year with much fanfare, promised to revolutionize how we interact with … Read more