Technology

Congress 5 days ago

Congress moves to set national rules for self-driving cars, overriding states

Lawmakers push autonomous vehicle legislation through a House committee to compete with China and establish U.S. as a global leader in self-driving technology.

Media February 5

Palantir's Shyam Sankar: AI should strip away corporate bureaucracy and give power back to the worker

Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar argues that AI can empower workers by dismantling corporate bureaucracy and empowering workers to be more productive.

Media February 4

Palantir's Shyam Sankar: US must use AI as 'slingshot' against China or face economic defeat

Palantir CTO says U.S. must harness AI to compete with China, citing factory case where worker productivity improved 50% with significantly reduced downtime.

Opinion February 2

PALANTIR CTO SHYAM SANKAR: The American people are being lied to about AI

Palantir's chief technology officer argues that artificial intelligence narratives mislead Americans, citing frontline experience to show AI empowers workers rather than replacing them.

Media January 20

Quarter of US colleges could close in the coming years; university president warns of major transformation

A university president warns up to 25% of U.S. colleges could close as higher education faces a transformation amid rising costs and demographic shifts.

Amazon January 19

Alexa.com brings Alexa+ to your browser

Amazon Alexa browser version launches as Alexa.com for Early Access users with Alexa+ subscriptions and compatible Echo devices in the United States.

Congress January 15

Children are at risk of forming romantic bonds with AI chatbots, experts warn

Congress hears alarming testimony about AI chatbots harming children's mental health, with experts warning of serious emotional risks and dangers.

China January 8

Mamdani adviser, Warren in the hot seat as collapse of Roomba maker shifts data to China

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Biden FTC Chair Lina Khan are taking heat for helping kill a deal an Amazon-iRobot deal, leading to the company going bankrupt and falling under Chinese control.

Travel January 5

Major airline expands passenger test that holds flights to help prevent missed connections

A new AI system being tested by American Airlines helps delays flights to help passengers make their connections. The technology holds flights an average of 10 minutes.

Media December 17

Purdue becomes first university to require AI competency for all undergrads as universities race to adapt

New Purdue AI requirement teaches students to understand artificial intelligence capabilities, limitations and practical decision-making applications.