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Microsoft reviewing Israeli military's use of its tech amid worker protests

Microsoft reviewing Israeli military's use of its tech amid worker protests

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Worker-led protests erupted at Microsoft headquarters this week as the tech company promises an “urgent” review of the Israeli military's use of its technology during the ongoing war in Gaza .
What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it heads past the US East Coast

What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it heads past the US East Coast

Hurricane Erin is creating potentially deadly beach conditions all along the U.S. East Coast days before the largest waves are expected, with high winds and flooding anticipated in North Carolina by Wednesday night.
Google's Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence

Google's Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence

Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that's designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they're being taken.
Scientists get a rare peek inside of an exploding star

Scientists get a rare peek inside of an exploding star

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists for the first time have spotted the insides of a dying star as it exploded, offering a rare peek into stellar evolution. Stars can live for millions to trillions of years until they run out of fuel.
How to make climate-friendly and sustainable choices when shopping online

How to make climate-friendly and sustainable choices when shopping online

One way to be climate-friendly: Shop sustainably. But figuring out which products count as “sustainable” can be hard, especially when buying online.
Trump thinks owning a piece of Intel would be a good deal for the US. Here's what to know

Trump thinks owning a piece of Intel would be a good deal for the US. Here's what to know

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Donald Trump wants the U.S. government to own a piece of Intel, less than two weeks after demanding the Silicon Valley pioneer dump the CEO that was hired to turn around the slumping chipmaker.

Lawyer argues Meta can't be held liable for gunmaker's Instagram posts in Uvalde families' lawsuit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawsuit filed by families of the Uvalde school shooting victims alleging Instagram allowed gun manufacturers to promote firearms to minors should be thrown out, lawyers for Meta, Instagram's parent company, argued Tuesday.
Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service

Ottawa taps Cohere to work on use of AI in public service

OTTAWA — The federal government has signed an agreement with a Canadian artificial intelligence company to identify areas where AI can enhance public service operations.
Trump administration vying to own a big stake in Intel after SoftBank's $2 billion bet on company

Trump administration vying to own a big stake in Intel after SoftBank's $2 billion bet on company

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday confirmed the U.S.
Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms

Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota on Tuesday joined a wave of states suing TikTok , alleging the social media giant preys on young people with addictive algorithms that trap them into becoming compulsive consumers of its short videos.