NYC public schools banning AI through middle school
We are learning more this week after New York City officials announced sweeping new tech restrictions on roughly 600,000 middle and elementary school students beginning this fall. This comes after NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels unveiled the new AI policy during a news conference Wednesday morning. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Michelle Odemwingie, the CEO of Achievement Network (ANet), as students across the city and parents across the country react to the news.
We are learning more this week after New York City officials announced sweeping new tech restrictions on roughly 600,000 middle and elementary school students beginning this fall. This comes after NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels unveiled the new AI policy during a news conference Wednesday morning. LiveNOW’s Alexandra Goldberg is speaking with Michelle Odemwingie, the CEO of Achievement Network (ANet), as students across the city and parents across the country react to the news.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
DOJ, X hunt hackers targeting hundreds of thousands of users
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.
FCC proposes Robocall Scorecard to rate how well providers protect consumers from illegal calls
The FCC has proposed a new Robocall Scorecard to help consumers understand how effectively phone providers combat illegal robocalls.
The FCC has proposed a new Robocall Scorecard to help consumers understand how effectively phone providers combat illegal robocalls.
Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.
Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
What to expect from Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event
We are watching as Apple is set to host its next launch event on September 9. Early reporting indicates that the company is preparing to launch its newest iPhone series and potentially its long-awaited foldable phone. A number of analysts have been speaking to the foldable iPhone’s ability to capture the attention of consumers looking for high-end devices. LiveNOW’s J Russell is speaking with Mark Gurman from Bloomberg as Apple fans all over the world get ready for what could be a new era for the tech giant.
We are watching as Apple is set to host its next launch event on September 9. Early reporting indicates that the company is preparing to launch its newest iPhone series and potentially its long-awaited foldable phone. A number of analysts have been speaking to the foldable iPhone’s ability to capture the attention of consumers looking for high-end devices. LiveNOW’s J Russell is speaking with Mark Gurman from Bloomberg as Apple fans all over the world get ready for what could be a new era for the tech giant.
Lake Ontario or Lake America? For Google Maps, it depends
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
What parents, teens should know about Meta changes
Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $18 billion to resolve lawsuits across the U.S. that alleged that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children. In addition to the agreed payments, Meta must implement sweeping product changes for users under 18, including a mandatory two-hour daily time limit, overnight access blocks and restricted notifications during school hours. The Wall Street Journal's Meghan Bobrowsky joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss.
Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $18 billion to resolve lawsuits across the U.S. that alleged that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict children. In addition to the agreed payments, Meta must implement sweeping product changes for users under 18, including a mandatory two-hour daily time limit, overnight access blocks and restricted notifications during school hours. The Wall Street Journal's Meghan Bobrowsky joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss.
Communities across the US rebuke Flock cameras
Data privacy expert Harry Maugans joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss the ongoing debate in communities across the United States over Flock surveillance cameras.
Data privacy expert Harry Maugans joins LiveNOW's Alexandra Goldberg to discuss the ongoing debate in communities across the United States over Flock surveillance cameras.
Dick’s Sporting Goods pulls Good Good Golf merchandise after controversial video
Dick’s Sporting Goods removed products from Good Good Golf after the content creator posted and later removed a video that sparked backlash online.
Dick’s Sporting Goods removed products from Good Good Golf after the content creator posted and later removed a video that sparked backlash online.
US shuts down China-linked hacking tools accused of targeting NASA, federal agencies
The Justice Department and FBI said they shut down two China-linked hacking platforms allegedly used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and government networks.
The Justice Department and FBI said they shut down two China-linked hacking platforms allegedly used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and government networks.
See list: Facebook and Instagram’s new limits on kids under settlement: Daily caps, no nights, forced pauses
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Green-enriched light provides new hope for migraine sufferers and everyday benefits
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
New research may offer a bit of hope for those whose lives are disrupted by migraine headaches, and the solution may already be in doctors’ offices. Not only that, the benefits may extend to everyone in their daily lives.
TikTok, ByteDance reach $400 million settlement with US Justice Dept.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
AI jobs are booming and paying more — but women are being left behind
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
States seek $1.4 trillion -- yes, trillion -- from Meta over alleged harm to kids
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.