The American electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla is recalling over 1.6 million vehicles in China, addressing concerns raised by the country's regulatory body regarding steering software and door-locking systems. The recall encompasses several Tesla models, including the S, X, 3, Y, and 7,538 imported vehicles. Notably, this recall will be conducted through remote software updates, eliminating…
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of mental health support, a new trend is emerging among young individuals: the turn towards AI therapist bots, exemplified by platforms like Character.ai. This shift marks a significant change in how the younger generation seeks mental health assistance, blending technology with traditional therapy methods. Understanding the Appeal of AI Therapy…
In the competitive electric vehicle (EV) market, Chinese automaker BYD surpassed Tesla in sales during the last quarter of 2023. BYD announced a record sale of 526,000 battery-only vehicles in the final quarter, marking the first time it has outdone Tesla's sales in a single quarter. Tesla, however, faced slowing demand amid rising borrowing costs.…
Google has settled a US lawsuit alleging privacy violations for tracking users even when using "private mode" in their browsers. The class action lawsuit demanded a minimum of $5 billion from Google and its parent company, Alphabet, highlighting the intensifying scrutiny large tech firms face in the US and globally. While lawyers representing Google and the affected…
China is set to introduce new regulations to significantly restrict the time and money people spend on video games. These measures, designed to curb in-game purchases and combat obsessive gaming habits, represent a significant challenge to the world's largest online gaming market, which is still reeling from previous regulatory crackdowns. The announcement of these draft…
Apple has filed an emergency appeal with US authorities, leading to the resumption of sales for its latest smartwatch models in the United States. The Series 9 and Ultra 2 models had previously faced a sales halt due to a patent dispute. The US trade body had initially banned imports and sales of Apple Watches…
The New York Times, a prominent US news organization, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that "billions of dollars" in damages are due, accusing both firms of utilizing the newspaper's content to train ChatGPT without permission. According to the lawsuit, "millions" of articles…
Nasa has achieved a technological milestone by streaming an ultra-high-definition video of a cat from deep space back to Earth. The 15-second footage features Taters the cat, owned by a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employee in California, engaging in a playful chase of a laser beam. Remarkably, this video journeyed a staggering 19 million…
Twitch, the popular streaming platform, has reversed its recent policy change, allowing more adult content deemed 'artistic'. This decision came after the platform was overwhelmed with AI-generated nude content following the policy announcement on Wednesday. By Friday, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy announced the reversal, acknowledging that the policy adjustment went too far and had led…
The European Union has officially launched proceedings against X, formerly known as Twitter, for suspected violations of its Digital Services Act (DSA). This action, announced by EU Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton on the social media platform, alleges that X, under Elon Musk's ownership, has potentially failed to counter illegal content and disinformation and maintain transparency.…