Chick-fil-A on whether AI will take over its drive-thru as rivals embrace new tech
Chick-fil-A is drawing a line on AI in its drive-thru — even as major fast-food competitors embrace the technology.
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‘Tinder Swindler’ Simon Leviev launches scam-proof dating app: ‘I’ve paid my debts’
"They say I made the dating environment unsafe. So I thought, ‘All right. Let’s make it safe.’"
‘Sadistic’ coder builds ‘AI torture chamber’ tests the limits of its suffering: ‘Absolutely horrendous’
It angered humanoid rights activists.
Not everyone is winning the AI goldrush — Silicon Valley techies have gone from $350K salaries to begging for jobs
A former Amazon machine-learning scientist with a PhD, who quit to launch a startup that failed, said he applied for 120 jobs in two months but has not had one offer.
Tesla shares climb 5% after sales surprise Wall Street despite AI, robotaxis pivot
A demand rebound in Europe offset the loss of US tax incentives and stiffer competition in China.
Here’s the real reason President Trump invited all those AI moguls to lunch this week
Trump knows a lot is on the line as House Speaker Mike Johnson has been sounding the AI alarm bells as they relate to the GOP's chances in the 2026 midterms.
Small California company creates the world’s most boring robot — but it’ll save you hours a day
The company published an unedited, hour-long video of the robot handling an entire hotel laundry room on its own.
OpenAI ousts 3 employees who allegedly shared confidential info with AI safety group
Sam Altman’s OpenAI has reportedly “parted ways” with three researchers after they allegedly shared confidential information with a third-party AI safety group.
Anthropic plans blockbuster IPO before Thanksgiving despite its warnings of ‘existential risks to humanity’: report
The AI giant, known for its Claude chatbot, could begin formal marketing for the IPO by as soon as the week of Nov. 9, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. That would put Anthropic on track to start public trading before Thanksgiving.
Google’s AI push in schools fuels plunging test scores — as kids left ‘dependent’ on chatbots: report
Google’s aggressive AI push in schools has caused many students to become “academically and emotionally dependent” on the technology, according to an alarming report.
‘Gets it done’: Trump has a new AI concierge for all government requests — here’s what it can do
This brings new meaning to artificial intelligence.
Friendly-faced California tech CEO arrested by feds for allegedly hiding $300M Chinese secret
Federal agents on Wednesday arrested a California tech CEO who’s accused of smuggling more than $300 million in restricted AI chips into China.
Tech companies launching their own programs to train grads because they ‘can’t rely’ on Ivy Leagues
"It used to be the case that you could rely on somebody who went to an Ivy or Ivy-equivalent to be top notch,” said Palantir's Jordan Hirsch. “But that’s not the case anymore."
Better.com founder Vishal Garg claims shareholder victory to oust CEO, board less than 2 months after firing
If Better formally accepts the votes as valid, Garg’s group would have enough shareholder support to reshape the board.
Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei and husband used stuffed-animal ‘advisory council’ for workplace conflicts: report
Anthropic co-founder Daniela Amodei used stuffed animals to work through office problems, giving them names and personalities for "managerial role-playing," according to a report.
11 more women allegedly abused by tech honchos come forward after Post’s Silicon Valley ‘sex assault list’ expose
"We need another MeToo movement for the tech community," one tech worker told The Post.
Meta releases new ‘secret weapon’ Muse assistant aimed at small businesses
Muse for Small Business, available both online and in the app store in the U.S. and Canada, is an extension of the artificial intelligence product Meta launched earlier in September for personal use.
Trump calls for ‘tremendous self-regulation’ as AI execs sign ‘morally binding’ pact at White House
President Trump called for "tremendous self-regulation" of artificial intelligence at a White House lunch with tech billionaires — as he prepared to sign orders renaming AI as "super intelligence" in official communications.
Apple CEO John Ternus seeks major overhaul, wants products released faster: report
Early ideas include moving away from Apple's traditional spring and fall product-release cycle and eliminating some middle-management roles to narrow the gap between engineers and top executives, the report said.
New iPhone buyers demand refunds after $1,199 gizmo changes color just weeks after purchase
OpenAI pulls plug on ‘untrustworthy’ new AI model as tech doomerism mounts: report
OpenAI reportedly slammed the brakes on releasing its next-gen AI model after finding it was not trustworthy – the latest example of the artificial intelligence industry proceeding with caution amid growing doomer warnings about the tech. The company scrapped an October release for the product, known as GPT-6.1 Astra…
AI researchers claim we’re on track to create ‘new species’ of superintelligent machines in Post video debate
"By default, machines should be given the least amount of access and power that they need to do their job."
Creepy walking robo-hand brings ‘Addams Family’ to life. ‘Could make future bots more versatile.’
They're admiring their handiwork.
McDonald’s testing ads on drive-thru menus: ‘Like a YouTube video’
Want fries with your ads?
Peter Thiel slams ‘not very smart’ White House officials, warns of dem socialist takeover
Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel dinged the Trump administration for having “not very smart” officials who are hindering the GOP’s chances in future elections, warning that they could be paving the way for a democratic socialist takeover.
AI agents could spark bank runs by yanking cash from low-paying accounts: Apollo economist
AI agents could spark a new kind of bank run by automatically yanking consumers' cash out of low-paying checking accounts and chasing higher yields, Apollo's chief economist warned.
California tech CEO busted in bizarre $2M smart ring scam after ripping off British business owner
CEO of Esos Rings Inc., began the scheme in 2017 by claiming ownership of patented near-field communication (NFC) payment rings that actually belonged to UK-based company, McLear Ltd.
Nvidia boosts share buyback by record $150B as AI boom fuels growth
The chip giant's buyback surpasses Apple's $110 billion approval in 2024.
Email spam filters cost GOP fundraisers estimated $117M in donations last year: bombshell study
The little-noticed analysis, published on July 7 could reignite long-running complaints by Republicans who have accused Google and other tech platforms of suppressing GOP fundraising efforts.
AI companies have had ‘tens of thousands’ of potential safety incidents — some of which could be criminal: report
AI companies had tens of thousands of safety incidents in recent months during tests where the models were breaking all the rules, and potentially some laws, according to a new report.
AI could be used to kill 1 billion people, Bill Gates warns — as he calls for restrictions
Tech billionaire Bill Gates warned that artificial intelligence had the potential to kill a billion people in the wrong hands — as he joined the call to put safety restrictions on the technology.
Instagram has a new feature that’s bad news for creepers — and it’s got people vowing to quit the app
“If you have Instagram plus stay away from me,” one social media user commented.
US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in patent case against San Diego company
A US jury ruled that Apple owes Taction over $5.7 billion for infringing haptic technology patents in iPhones and Apple Watches.
Convicted Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes issues ominous threat from prison: ‘I’ll burn them’
The disgraced tech founder remains in a federal prison for cheating investors.
TikTok reaches $100M settlement with Alabama over youth addiction claims, ahead of landmark trial
It's TikTok's first deal with a state as it fights similar claims nationwide.
Kalshi subject to state gambling laws, appeals court finds — major blow to prediction market giant
A US appeals court ruled Friday that Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi’s so-called event contracts under gambling laws, dealing the prediction market giant one of its biggest legal blows yet.
Meta’s Facebook found liable for deceiving users in Cambridge Analytica scandal
The case stemmed from allegations that political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica obtained data from millions of Facebook users without their consent.
Meta users are hot for ‘thicc’ new AI assistant mascot — Jolly: ‘Some of y’all way too thirsty’
They want to get their Jollies off.
Inside the thirst-trapping world of ‘Corgi girls’ — unhinged dating demands, bizarre posts about the ‘N-word’ and outrageous online behavior
A California tech startup known for hiring "hot" girls has devolved into public chaos.
Appeals court declines to block Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
The ruling came in a lawsuit by Anthropic challenging its designation by the Pentagon as a national security supply chain risk.
Instagram made ‘attorney-client privilege’ swag hats for employees who concealed kids safety docs in court battle
A photo of the so-called “swag” hats surfaced in documents released in California federal court where a coalition of school districts have accused Meta of fueling social media addiction. The “a/c/priv” hats were made available to employees working on Instagram’s Teen Accounts team – known internally as “Project Nido.”
Gen Z craves nostalgia, resorting to pre-tech era, new study says
Gen Zers have scrolled right past the digital era, officially falling back into the analog age.
Silicon Valley ‘sex assault list’ with ‘over 100’ names circulated, warning female tech workers of predators to avoid
“Some of them were very prominent names, you know? People who were famous investors. Businessmen who were in the scene"
I got a high-tech $499 health scan in a basement right out of ‘Severance’ — they found a heart issue doctors had missed
There are a ton of gadgets at work in a scan — complete with swooshing animations, dramatic lighting effects and an futuristic office that wouldn't be out of place on a Disney World ride.
California tech giant slashes jobs across the Bay Area
The chipmaking giant filed a California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) on Sept 18 to eliminate 52 manufacturing roles in its Santa Clara offices.
Meta’s Muse AI agent weighs on financial industry as investors fear competition to human advisors
Meta launched Muse, its latest AI agent, less than two weeks ago – but downloads of the bot have already soared past rivals.
California tech exec’s startup cancels diner takeover plans after dating post backlash
Corgi went viral after its tech exec posted an exhaustive list of demands for her future husband.
Feds scrutinize $5B in unusual Kalshi trades amid ‘wash trading’ concerns
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is examining the trades before determining whether to open an enforcement investigation, it was reported.
ShinyHunters hackers say they breached FBI, stole data on bureau employees
The notorious hacking group says it targeted the FBI after the agency detailed its methods and advised against paying ransoms.