NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Olin Pickens sat in his wheelchair facing a life-sized image of himself on a screen, asking it questions about being taken prisoner by German soldiers during World War II. After a pause, his video-recorded twin recalled being given “sauerkraut soup” by his captors before a grueling march. “That was a Tuesday …
College hoops fans might want to think again before pinning their hopes of a perfect March Madness bracket on artificial intelligence. While the advancement of artificial intelligence into everyday life has made “AI” one of the buzziest phrases of the past year, its application in bracketology circles is not so new. Even so, the annual …
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey, where online casinos are accounting for a growing share of the betting pie: Atlantic City’s casinos and their online partners won $182 million in internet bets in February. Figures released Friday by the state Division of Gaming Enforcement show that sports betting …
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don’t have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer March 11, 2024, 12:03 PM ET • 3 min read Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or …
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is outlining a $52.7 billion state spending plan with more money for the migrant crisis, education and quantum computing By SOPHIA TAREEN Associated Press February 21, 2024, 3:09 PM ET • 4 min read CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pitched a $52.7 billion state spending plan Wednesday with more money …
LONDON (AP) — It’s not just you. A lot people think Google searches are getting worse. And the rise of generative AI chatbots is giving people new and different ways to look up information. While Google has been the one-stop shop for decades — after all, we commonly call searches “googling” — its longtime dominance …
Tinder, Hinge and other dating apps are designed with addictive features that encourage compulsive use By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer February 14, 2024, 5:17 PM ET • 2 min read Stuck in a dating app loop with no date in sight? A lawsuit filed Wednesday against Match Group claims that is by design. Tinder, …
NEW YORK — A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated. He experienced a “ton” of romantic feelings but he also knew it was an illusion. That’s because his girlfriend was generated by artificial intelligence. Carrier wasn’t looking to develop a relationship with something that wasn’t real, nor did he want …
LOS ANGELES — LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden recently traveled to North Carolina to promote his goal of affordable internet access for all Americans, but the promise for 23 million families across the U.S. is on shaky ground. That’s because a subsidy that helps people with limited resources afford internet access is set …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The estate of George Carlin has filed a lawsuit against the media company behind a fake hourlong comedy special that purportedly uses artificial intelligence to recreate the late standup comic’s style and material. The lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles on Thursday asks that a judge order the podcast …