Artificial intelligence experts said social media users can expect to see more of chatbots and other AI technology influencing their experience — for better or possibly worse.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-05-02/ai-chatbots-come-to-meta-more-social-media
Washed Out is the first major music artist to commission a music video using OpenAI's Sora text-to-video technology.
Villaraigosa will focus on more equitable financial systems for Black and Latino customers, the cryptocurrency trading platform said.
AI is bending reality into a video game world of deepfakes to sow confusion and chaos during the 2024 election. Disinformation is a danger, especially in swing states.
Congress is considering ways to protect our data at a crucial time, after Biden authorized a surveillance law and a TikTok 'ban' with a narrow focus.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-29/americans-privacy-law-big-tech
Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation" feeds the latest technology panic. But the research says something different.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-26/kids-social-media-brain-smartphones
Congress passed a bill that could ban TikTok. What could happen next, and who might buy the social media platform?
The group that led protests last week at Google over a cloud computing contract with Israel said more Google workers were fired, bringing the total to more than 50.
The Justice Department is arguing that Apple has degraded the iPhone user experience and the products of competitors. A victory would give consumers more choice in our digital lives.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-22/apple-tech-government-lawsuit
The Affordable Connectivity Program, which offers a $30 subsidy, helping millions of households across the U.S. connect to the internet, is slated to expire.
Netflix on Thursday released its first-quarter earnings, which topped analyst estimates in terms of subscriber additions and profit.
The protests, organized by the No Tech for Apartheid campaign, raised concerns about Google and Amazon's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government and military called Project Nimbus.
Dozens of Google employees stage sit-ins in California and New York, calling for the company to end its cloud computing contract with Israel's military amid war with Hamas.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-16/google-israel-sit-ins-project-nimbus
The tech giant said it would limit some users' access on its search engine to articles from California news outlets, in response to proposed legislation to help publishers.
Google said it will remove links to California news sites for some users because of concerns about a state bill that may require Google to pay publishers.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-04-12/la-et-ct-google-blocks-news
Roku on Tuesday said that 576,000 accounts were accessed by unauthorized actors who gained login credentials from another source.
The Ladder from Hatch Escapes has become one of the most buzzed-about escape rooms in the country, redefining how puzzles can tell stories.
https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2024-04-10/ladder-escape-room-hatch-escapes-corporate-greed
'There are so many things wrong with this app that I don't even know where to begin,' one doctor said about Calmara, which says it can identify sexually transmitted infections from photos of peni...
WME is partnering with Seattle-based AI and image recognition company Loti to stop unauthorized digital use of images from WME clients, including deepfakes.
A system with safeguards that prioritize people could do enormous harm. Artificial intelligence should be programmed to consider the interests of other animals as well.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-31/ai-sentience-humans-animals-safety-alignment
U.S. lawmakers want to force a sale of the Chinese-owned app. But where's the action to protect Americans' personal data from any company?
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-29/tiktok-ban-congress-house-of-representatives
Hollywood talent agencies and producers have met with AI companies, including ChatGPT maker OpenAI, to learn about how their technologies could be used in entertainment.
Aerospace Corp., a federally funded R&D lab that supports the space industry, moved its headquarters to Chantilly, Va., but doubled down on its El Segundo campus with an announced $100-million in...
Consumers may see lower prices on app subscriptions and purchases if the Department of Justice succeeds in its lawsuit against Apple, consumer advocates said.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2024-03-21/apple-doj-lawsuit-consumers
Inspired by the approach followed by Elon Musk's SpaceX, the gift from a longtime Caltech donor will create the Brinson Exploration Hub to facilitate faster research by Caltech and JPL scientists...
While the tech industry has been roiled by layoffs, the greater focus on AI could lead to new jobs in the future.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-03-20/for-hard-hit-tech-workers-ai-is-a-silver-lining
With Google, Amazon, Twitter and other companies scaling back their safety teams, self-regulation is less likely, and AI poses big risks.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-20/social-media-facebook-tiktok-government-regulation
Internet-connecting devices that meet standards will soon come with a "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" to help consumers choose products that protect their private information.
The House's overwhelming vote to ban TikTok unless it is freed from Chinese control suggests that a ban might be coming soon. But it's not that simple.
Batten down the hatches: We're facing "economic headwinds." Why are so many corporate leaders suddenly using this euphemism when announcing layoffs?
Electronic Arts Sports is releasing its NCAA football video game — 'College Football 25' — this summer for the first time in 11 years. Players opting in receive $600 and a free copy.
Jake Paul has been criticized for facing no-name boxers. The 27-year-old's next bout is against all-time great Mike Tyson, who will be 58 for the July 20 match on Netflix.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2024-03-07/mike-tyson-jake-paul-boxing-fight-netflix
Netflix faced a formidable challenge to its streaming dominance during the streaming wars. But the company has bounced back in a big way with its stock up nearly 90% in the last year.
Insurance companies deride him. The state insurance commissioner calls him out. But Harvey Rosenfield and his organization, Consumer Watchdog, have saved Californians lots of money.
The cases, NetChoice vs. Paxton and Moody vs. NetChoice, concern Florida and Texas laws prohibiting moderation by platforms such as Facebook and YouTube.
The conservative Supreme Court cast doubt on whether Texas and Florida, the two largest Republican states, can regulate what appears on social media sites.
Allstate, one of the largest insurers in the country, has resumed writing new policies through its website. But the costs are going up.
Policymakers are starting to puzzle over how to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare — and likely to mess it up, the AI industry thinks.
At its most thrilling, banter mimics the buildup and climax of good sex. At its most disappointing, banter may be branded on dating app bios but never experienced on a real date.
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-02-13/what-does-banter-in-dating-app-bios-mean
The window to sign up for health insurance through California's state marketplace, Covered California, ends Friday at midnight. But there are exceptions.
At a time in which women's bodily autonomy is constricted, the 'cool auntie' offers a model of glamorous independence — and a counter to the 'tradwife.'
Probably not. That's because in Los Angeles County, home to nearly 10 million people, there are just 14,580 flood insurance policies on the books.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-02-05/does-insurance-cover-mudslides
The HoloTile Floor, Lanny Smoot's latest invention, was inspired by the 'Holodeck' from the 'Star Trek' universe.
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-01-31/lanny-smoot-disney-inventor-holotile-floor
A new study estimates that 62,000 entertainment jobs in California will be disrupted by artificial intelligence in the next three years.
Taylor Swift is searchable once again on X (formerly Twitter), days after the social media platform implemented a temporary block on searches for the singer.
A proposed California law would require social media companies make chronological feeds the default for users under 18.
Several lawmakers now have bad blood with the creators behind those explicit AI images of Taylor Swift. 'It's sexual exploitation,' said Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.).
Marianne Williamson, who spent the bulk of her life in California as a new-age guru, is the most prominent Democrat on Tuesday's ballot in New Hampshire.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2024-01-23/california-marianne-williamson-biden-new-hampshire
In academia particularly, a charge of plagiarism can be devastating. Software makes it easier than ever to spot attribution errors in published works, which can then be weaponized for political g...
The prolific artist, musician and producer has never agreed to be the subject of a documentary until now. "Eno" uses AI to be different each time it is shown.
To a meaningful degree, the entire AI industry right now is one opaquely sourced fake George Carlin comedy special: a crass stunt whose only purpose is to serve as an advertisement for itself.
After UC Irvine-affiliated groups on the instant messaging platform Discord were targeted by trolls spreading gory images, students banded together to block the attack.
Netflix Chief Product Officer Eunice Kim discusses how the streamer recommends content and how the platform will evolve as other types of contents like games are added.
Bucking the 'doom loop' narrative, many tech entrepreneurs say San Francisco is still the 'it city' for innovation and opportunity — especially with the rise of AI.
A middle school principal and father grew concerned about people's relationships with their smartphones. So he opted for a dramatic tech downgrade.
ChatGPT and other generative AI applications rely on copyrighted material to do what they do. But rather than compensate creators, the companies are turning to one of Silicon Valley's most reliab...
George Carlin's daughter has criticized the AI-generated comedy special "George Carlin: I'm Glad I'm Dead," which features the re-created voice of her father.
Twitch Chief Executive Dan Clancy criticized employees for leaking news to the media about the layoffs of more than 500 employees this week.
Meta is making changes that will make content concerning self-harm and eating disorders be less visible to teens on Facebook and Instagram.
Taylor Swift is not giving away Le Creuset cookware, despite ads that feature an AI-generated version of the singer and aim to scam bargain-hunting Swifties.
A new deal between the actors' union and an AI startup opens the door for performers to make and license "clones" of their voices for video games and other digital projects.
Caltrans says AI can help generate recommendations so workers can take steps to improve the flow of traffic and potentially prevent accidents on the road.
The $250-billion creator economy is growing up. Here's what that means for you and your earning potential this year.
We haven't agreed on guardrails against deepfakes. But this fictional FAQ (from five years in the future) shows the events of 2024 may force the issue.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-01-07/deepfake-artifical-intelligence-ai-watermark
Will self-driving cars and artificial intelligence take over the world? A distinguished technology expert says don't hold your breath.
If 2023 was the year AI broke into the mainstream, 2024 will almost certainly bring a whole new slate of developments. We asked several experts what we can expect.
As it looks to build its global audience, Netflix in the last five years has released more than 10 TV and film adaptations based on popular Japanese manga or anime.
California politicians set the stage for more AI regulation in 2024, but they'll also face challenges as they try to place more guardrails around AI's impact on jobs, safety and discrimination.
Ring doorbell cameras, self-checkout kiosks, "smart" everything: These are the technologies readers said they'd most like to eliminate, if they could.
From meditations on AI to investigations of cryptocurrency, this year brought a bumper crop of great books about tech. These are required reading for those who would understand this moment.
https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2023-12-22/column-the-best-tech-books-of-2023
AI will become a common tool for students, but it doesn't have to atrophy their minds.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-12-21/ai-chatgpt-high-school-cheating
Flip, which competes with TikTok Shop and Amazon Inspire, bills itself as the only marketplace with honest reviews. It will pay you — and your friends — cash to check it out.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-12-21/flip-shopping-app-price-tag-on-friendships
George Santos has become an even bigger internet star since being expelled from Congress. But he still has those pesky federal criminal charges to worry about.
Google funded advertising against legislation that would require large tech platforms to pay news publishers.
Apple is pulling two of its most popular watch models from shelves this week. By Christmas Day, if a trade ruling stands, they will be illegal to import into the U.S.
Warehouses and freight trucks take a toll on residents, while corporate "community engagement" plans do little but silence local voices.
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-12-18/amazon-influence-inland-empire-warehouses-trucking
The Times sat down — or logged in, rather — to interview Grok, Elon Musk's new AI chatbot, about the billionaire tech mogul and his various controversies.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-12-14/elon-musk-ai-chatbot-grok-sounds-off-on-creator
Questions that have swirled this year — Will my boss try to replace my job with AI? Can my work really be automated away? — are about to become a whole lot more urgent and existential.
Experts convened by the National Academies say they didn't find evidence to support broad restrictions on young people's access to social media.
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2023-12-13/social-media-teens-national-academies
More emojis of plants, mollusks, flatworms, fungi and microorganisms could help spark new conversations about conservation and biodiversity, a new study argues.
In one of his first major interviews since getting fired and rehired at artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, Sam Altman spoke with Trevor Noah.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-12-07/five-takeaways-sam-altman-interview-trevor-noah
The holiday season is here, and with it ubiquitous guides to smart gadgets and tech toys. But what about the products we're better off without? Our experts weigh in.
A partnership between Huntington Beach rockers Avenged Sevenfold and the virtual reality startup AmazeVR casts light on how new technologies are shaking up the music industry.
A leaked document shows how Amazon cultivates support from nonprofits and politicians in its fight against environmental regulations and labor organizers in the Inland Empire.
In 2023 the most mature, poignant and thoughtful narratives were in video games. Games such as 'Venba,' 'Thirsty Suitors' and 'Super Mario Bros. Wonder' showed the importance of play-driven narra...
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-12-04/best-video-games-2023
The tragedy of AI is not that it stands to replace good journalists, but that it takes every gross, callous move made by management to degrade the production of content — and promises to accele...
The Defense tech company Anduril unveiled a novel jet missile that's a combination of AI-powered drone, bomb and boomerang all in one.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-11-30/anduril-roadrunner-jet-drone
Democrats avoided fundraising in Hollywood because of the entertainment-industry strikes. Now the floodgates are opening.
TV and movie actors were on strike for 118 days. Now they have until Dec. 5 to ratify a new contract that could help keep us all from being digitally replaced.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk spoke on accusations of antisemitism, the Cybertruck, OpenAI and more in a lengthy interview with DealBook's Andrew Ross Sorkin.
The internal shuffle is likely to remain mysterious, but the effects will be painfully public as the AI industry orients around profit instead of people.
The criminal convictions of Sam Bankman-Fried and the Binance gang just mark the beginning of the U.S. government's drive to expose crypto as a tool for fraud and money-laundering. Yet some polit...
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-11-28/why-are-lawmakers-trying-to-prop-up-crypto-scam
Newsom's office released a report about generative AI on Tuesday, outlining potential ways state government could harness the benefits of technology.
It's been a whirlwind few days for OpenAI, one of the biggest names in the booming AI sector. Why was CEO Sam Altman abruptly fired — and how did he wind up re-hired again so quickly?
A few tumultuous days at OpenAI, the face of the booming AI industry, has kicked off intense interest among tech recruiters to snap up valuable talent.
In other sports, technological innovations tend to improve performance. Not so with string pinsetters, which might even decrease scoring and certainly make the game look and sound different. Some...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-11-21/la-me-bowling-revolution
Stung by advertiser pullouts, Elon Musk's social media platform hit back at a watchdog report, claiming it "maliciously manufactured" images showing ads next to racist content.
The hottest startup in Silicon Valley is in flames. So is the fiction that anything other than the profit motive is going to govern how AI gets developed and deployed.
Cruise CEO and co-founder Kyle Vogt announced his resignation Sunday night but didn't give a reason for his departure.
Elon Musk has gone full antisemite, raising questions about the future of his companies and their relationships with commercial and government entities.