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Does AI help humans make better decisions? One judge's track record—with and without algorithm—surprises researchers
2024-06-17 18:49:16
Should artificial intelligence be used to improve decision-making in the court of law? According to a new working paper posted to the arXiv preprint server, not only does one example of an AI algorithm fail to improve the accuracy of judicial calls, on its own the technology fares worse than humans.
Armie Hammer breaks silence on cannibalism accusations he said led to his "career death"
2024-06-17 18:49:16
"Call Me by Your Name" actor Armie Hammer opened up about cannibalism accusations that led to his "career death" and why he's "grateful for every single bit of it."
Surgeon general calls on Congress to require social media warning labels, like those on cigarettes
2024-06-17 13:27:25
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes.
Google ad tech antitrust suit will go to trial, judge rules
2024-06-17 13:27:24
Alphabet Inc. will have to defend itself at trial against all of the US Justice Department's claims of a Google monopoly in online advertising technology after a federal judge rejected the tech giant's request to decide the case ahead of time.
#Crimeblotter: Tracked iPad helps catch kids who stole their teacher's car
2024-06-17 02:07:29
In this week's Apple crime roundup, a woman accused of AirPods theft sues the accusing school, there was a big iPhone theft from Verizon Store, and K9 dog's iPhone recovery may have saved a man's life.
Inside the Bureau of Prisons, a federal agency plagued by understaffing, abuse, disrepair
2024-06-16 23:53:54
60 Minutes went inside a federal women's prison where inmates had a message for the crisis-plagued Bureau of Prisons: "Fix it." Cecilia Vega reports.
Schumer to bring up vote on gun bump stocks ban after Supreme Court decision
2024-06-16 23:53:53
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to bring up a vote on restoring the bump stock ban under unanimous consent, which could be halted by opposition from just a single lawmaker.
On its 12th anniversary, DACA is on the ropes as election looms
2024-06-15 08:35:07
Dreamers who advocated for the implementation of DACA in 2012 continue to fight for the program, whose future remains uncertain.
Meta pauses AI plans in Europe after privacy complaints
2024-06-15 07:16:00
Meta has paused plans to use personal data to train its artificial intelligence technology in Europe, Ireland's regulator said Friday, after the social media giant was hit with privacy complaints.
Biden preparing to offer legal status to undocumented immigrants who have lived in U.S. for 10 years
2024-06-14 23:33:38
The program would offer work permits and deportation protections to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens, as long as they have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years, sources said.
Researchers identify legislation as the main obstacle to the development of energy communities
2024-06-14 21:23:44
A study published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) shows that the number of community projects that produce and use their own power varies greatly from one European country to another
Chinese national arrested after allegedly stealing AI trade secrets from Google
2024-06-14 16:31:10
Prosecutors say Linwei Ding, 38, allegedly stole confidential trade secrets and secretly started to work for two China-based AI tech startups.
Apple worker's tax form showed he made $10,000 more than a woman doing the same job: Now she's suing
2024-06-14 11:23:43
Justina Jong's revelation that she was being paid less at Apple because she's female came from an unexpected place: an office printer.
Boeing rebuts US assertion of possible MAX prosecution, meeting deadline
2024-06-14 09:46:45
Boeing has officially contested a Department of Justice determination that the passenger plane giant can be prosecuted for violating a criminal settlement following two fatal 737 MAX crashes, a person familiar with the matter told AFP Thursday.
Gamestop's annual shareholder meeting disrupted after 'unprecedented demand' causes tech issue
2024-06-13 19:58:58
Gamestop's highly-anticipated shareholder meeting ran into a technical problem Thursday—resulting in many eager investors being unable to log on to the livestream.
Phoenix police discriminate, violate civil rights and use excessive force, Justice Department says
2024-06-13 18:16:46
A sweeping Justice Department investigation found "pervasive failings" that have "disguised and perpetuated" problems for years.
Report calls for better support for Community Speed Watch groups
2024-06-13 15:18:11
70% of speeding motorists agree that seeing Community Speed Watch activity would make them drive slower in future.
White House open to new border expulsion law, mandatory detention and increased deportations in talks with Congress
2024-06-13 09:56:45
The White House informed Senate Democrats that it could back sweeping hardline immigration policy changes as part of the negotiations over President Biden's emergency funding request.
Man charged in stabbing death of Catholic priest in Nebraska
2024-06-13 09:56:45
A man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a Catholic priest​ who was assaulted at his church in Nebraska on Sunday.
Young Thug's racketeering trial delayed to 2024 after co-defendant stabbed in Atlanta jail
2024-06-13 09:56:44
Prosecutors say Young Thug led a violent street gang called Young Slime Life, or YSL, that was responsible for killings, shootings, carjackings and other crimes.

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