Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots
Bluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, which they view as increasingly leaning too far to…
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Ex-OpenAI engineer who raised legal concerns about the technology has died
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI engineer and whistleblower who helped train the artificial intelligence systems behind ChatGPT and later said he believed those practices violated copyright law, has died, according…
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Amazon workers are striking at multiple delivery hubs. Here’s what you should know
Amazon workers affiliated with the Teamsters union launched a strike at seven of the company’s delivery hubs less than a week before Christmas. The Teamsters said the workers, who voted…
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Environmental groups sue over California support for polluting biofuels
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their recent update of a contentious climate program, saying they failed to address the pollution impacts of biofuels….
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Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy amid EU effort to widen iPhone tech access
LONDON — Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms for access to its operating software threaten user privacy, in a spat fueled by the European Union’s intensifying efforts to get…
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China’s getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?
Detroit — China will soon see a massive expansion of electric vehicle battery swapping, as global battery maker CATL said Wednesday it is investing heavily in stations there next year….
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Fashion influencer Matilda Djerf apologizes following report she created a toxic workplace
A popular social media influencer has issued an apology after a Swedish tabloid published a report saying she created a “work environment filled with fear and psychological pressure” at her…
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US effort to curb China’s and Russia’s access to advanced computer chips ‘inadequate,’ report finds
WASHINGTON — The Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to…
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Senate report alleges Amazon rejected warehouse safety recommendations due to productivity concerns
At least two internal Amazon studies found a link between how quickly the online retailer’s warehouse workers perform tasks and workplace injuries, but the company rejected many safety recommendations out…
Read more TikTok files emergency appeal with Supreme Court to block a US ban unless it's sold
TikTok files emergency appeal with Supreme Court to block a US ban unless it’s sold
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