Technology
Waymo suspends all freeway rides over safety
Waymo said that it’s pausing its robotaxi services on freeways in the U.S. as it updates its software to improve performance around construction zones and flooded roads.Before the suspension,...
Disney accused of misusing facial recognition technology
A visitor has filed a $5-million lawsuit against Disneyland for allegedly failing to properly disclose the use of facial-recognition technology at park and collecting sensitive data on guests.Summer Christine...
Dogfight over California: The ugly battle between electric air taxi leaders Joby and Archer
Two California companies at the front of the global race to bring battery-powered air taxis to the public are trying to trip each other up in court. While Joby...
Online retailer Shein to acquire San Francisco-based Everlane
Shein, one of the largest fast-fashion retailers in the world, is set to acquire the “quiet luxury” apparel brand Everlane, media reports said. Shein will buy Everlane from majority...
Jury rejects Elon Musk’s lawsuit, sides with OpenAI in bitter feud over AI future
A federal jury sided with OpenAI and its top executives on Monday in a feud with Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to...
Gamers, developers protest Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund’s bid to acquire Electronic Arts
As Electronic Arts moves closer to closing a sale of the gaming company to Saudi Arabian investors, it’s facing backlash from a group of protestors who are calling it...
LinkedIn, Cisco and Amazon are the latest tech companies laying off more workers
Job cuts are hammering the tech industry as companies ramp up investments in artificial intelligence.This week, San José-based tech company Cisco said it was cutting fewer than 4,000 jobs...
Demi Moore says Hollywood has to ‘find ways’ to work with AI, not fight it
Demi Moore is weighing into the debate over Hollywood should respond to the growing influence of AI, saying performers need to embrace the technology.“I always feel that against-ness breeds...
