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The European Union is negotiating an Artificial Intelligence Act, the world's first comprehensive law that aims to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) based on the risk it poses to individuals, society and the environment.

Researchers are going beyond conventional solar panels in a bid to generate heat and electricity from the other external surfaces of buildings.

A 1,907-foot tall building could soon be erected as the tallest skyscraper in the United States. Can you guess where it may be built?

Amazon called off its purchase of robot vacuum maker iRobot on Monday, blaming "undue and disproportionate regulatory hurdles" after the European Union signaled its objection to the deal.

Paycom Software's revenue is declining as its new payroll software, Beti, reduces billable items. Click for our view of PAYC stock prospects in 2024.

Sensors that monitor infrastructure, such as bridges or buildings, or are used in medical devices, such as prostheses for the deaf, require a constant supply of power. The energy for this usually comes from batteries, which are replaced as soon as they are empty. This creates a huge waste problem. An EU study forecasts that in 2025, 78 million batteries will end up in the rubbish every day.

Both TikTok and Shein have sharply increased lobbying spending in the US as the two China-founded companies face scrutiny there over their Chinese ties.

$100, and you’ll have to supply your own power brick.

The news reflects how major players are rushing to expand their presence in the hope of getting a larger say as Beijing is pushing for industry-wide standards.

A change in sunlight direction has likely recharged its batteries.

You’ll have to pay Amazon $2.99 more to get rid of them.

An absolute unit, as usual. But is it worth the extra $100?

The latest major tech acquisition to fall apart.

Videoconferencing gone spatial.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, is back at home and "making good progress" after her abdominal surgery, Kensington Palace says.

The John Opie painting titled "The Schoolmistress" was stolen, then passed among organized crime members for years before it ended up in Utah, the FBI said.

Fears about the impact of cellphones and social media on children have united political rivals in Congress.

Mortgage interest rates could fall this year. Here's what some experts think that will mean for home prices.

Authorities still haven't said how Ricky Johnson, Clayton McGeeney and David Harrington died, but police said they have no evidence of foul play.

Researchers have developed a robotic sensor that incorporates artificial intelligence techniques to read braille at speeds roughly double that of most human readers.