Multiple Wounded In Mall Of Louisiana Shooting, Suspects Sought

Multiple Wounded In Mall Of Louisiana Shooting, Suspects Sought

Multiple people were wounded in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, and police said the suspects fled and have not been arrested. Authorities reported that at least 10 people were shot or otherwise injured during the incident. News outlets citing officials said two of the wounded were in critical condition. The…

Meta To Cut 10% Of Workforce As AI Investment Accelerates

Meta To Cut 10% Of Workforce As AI Investment Accelerates

Meta has told employees it will cut 10% of its workforce as the company pushes deeper into artificial intelligence and continues an efficiency drive, according to multiple published reports. The move was reported by CNBC, Bloomberg and other outlets, which said the layoffs are being framed internally as part of a broader effort to streamline…

White House Warns China Runs Industrial-Scale AI Tech Theft

White House Warns China Runs Industrial-Scale AI Tech Theft

The White House is warning that China is engaged in “industrial-scale” efforts to steal U.S. artificial intelligence technology, accusing Chinese actors of copying advanced American AI systems through broad, organized campaigns. In public statements reported by multiple outlets including Reuters, CNBC, the Financial Times and others, the White House said China is using proxies and…

Microsoft Offers Buyouts To Up To 7% Of U.S. Workforce

Microsoft Offers Buyouts To Up To 7% Of U.S. Workforce

Microsoft has begun offering a voluntary buyout program to eligible U.S. employees that could cover up to about 7% of its U.S. workforce, according to multiple published reports. The offer applies to U.S.-based workers and is described as the company’s first voluntary employee buyout program. The reports say the plan includes voluntary retirement options for…

U.S. And Iran Seize Ships As Hormuz Naval Standoff Grows

U.S. And Iran Seize Ships As Hormuz Naval Standoff Grows

A widening U.S.-Iran conflict shifted into a naval standoff near the Strait of Hormuz after both countries seized ships in and around the critical shipping corridor, raising the risk of further confrontations at sea and potential disruption to commercial traffic. Iranian forces seized two cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported….

Tim Cook Says Apple Maps Rollout Was His Biggest CEO Mistake

Tim Cook Says Apple Maps Rollout Was His Biggest CEO Mistake

Apple CEO Tim Cook has called the troubled launch of Apple Maps his “first really big mistake” in the top job, reflecting on one of the most prominent stumbles of his tenure leading the company. Cook’s comments revisit Apple’s debut of its in-house mapping service, which replaced Google Maps as the default mapping app on…

Galaxy Z Fold 7 Renewed Listings Price Above New Units

Galaxy Z Fold 7 Renewed Listings Price Above New Units

Samsung has begun selling “Certified Re-Newed” versions of its Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the United States, but early pricing has created an unusual situation: the refurbished model is currently listed at a higher cost than buying the phone new. The availability marks an expansion of Samsung’s refurbished program to its newest foldable lineup, adding…

Meta Adds Parental Topic Summaries For Teens’ Meta AI Chats

Meta Adds Parental Topic Summaries For Teens’ Meta AI Chats

Meta is expanding its parental supervision tools by letting parents see the topics their child has discussed with Meta AI, adding a new layer of visibility into how teens are using the company’s artificial intelligence features. The change applies to Meta’s AI product, Meta AI, and is framed as part of the company’s parental supervision…

Police: Remains Of Three Children Found In Memphis Woods

Police: Remains Of Three Children Found In Memphis Woods

Memphis police are investigating after the remains of three young children were found in a wooded area of the city, a case authorities say may involve deaths that occurred years ago. Police said the discovery involved skeletal remains believed to be those of children between about 3 and 7 years old. Investigators said initial findings…

Tesla Posts Earnings Gain as AI Spending Accelerates

Tesla Posts Earnings Gain as AI Spending Accelerates

Tesla reported higher earnings in its latest quarterly results, but the company also signaled a heavier cost load ahead as it ramps up spending tied to artificial intelligence and robotics efforts championed by CEO Elon Musk. The company said results topped expectations, and shares rose after the report, according to an earnings call transcript published…