More than 200 economists and AI researchers, including 16 Nobel laureates, signed an open letter organized by Stanford University's digital economy lab on Monday, demanding that policymakers and techn…
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware, escalating a former partnership into a legal bat…
Al Jazeera Reels examines seven tests of the American experiment as the United States turns 250, exploring promises of freedom, opportunity, and power through stories on the American Dream, cultural p…
Meta has rolled back its 'Muse Image' AI feature on Instagram after global backlash over privacy and consent concerns. The tool allowed users to generate AI images of public accounts by @mentioning th…
Canada introduced Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, to overhaul private-sector privacy laws for the first time in 25 years, recognizing privacy as a fundamental right and streng…
South Korean chip giant SK Hynix raised $26.5bn in a record-breaking US IPO, the largest-ever debut by a foreign firm in the US, surpassing Alibaba's 2014 listing. The offering was more than seven tim…
The New York Times, the Daily News, and other US media outlets asked a federal judge to sanction OpenAI, alleging the ChatGPT maker is hiding evidence in a copyright infringement lawsuit over the use …
The International Monetary Fund cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 3%, citing the energy shock from the US-Israel war on Iran, though AI-driven demand partly offset the slowdown. The IMF warned of…
The World Cup 2026 quarterfinals are set with France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, and Switzerland advancing. Egypt alleges officiating bias after a controversial VAR decision …
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national, in Houston, Texas, during a targeted enforcement operation. ICE claims Araujo rammed a law enf…
The US military launched airstrikes against Iran after explosions were reported in southern Iran, including in Sirik, Qeshm Island, and Bandar Abbas. The US Central Command said the strikes were in re…
The Canadian province of British Columbia is suing OpenAI, alleging the company failed to notify police after its staff flagged violent ChatGPT conversations linked to the perpetrator of a February ma…
An intense heat wave across the eastern US threatens to disrupt Fourth of July celebrations for America's 250th anniversary, with officials warning of serious health risks as millions gather for parad…
A US heatwave is straining the power grid and water supplies, intensifying concerns over the rapid expansion of AI data centers that consume vast amounts of electricity and water. Lawmakers across the…
The United States government has lifted restrictions on foreign access to Anthropic's most powerful AI models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after the US Department of Commerce removed export controls.…
Anti-migrant groups in South Africa set a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave, prompting thousands to depart or seek assistance. President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected vigilantism, insis…
US power grid operators warn that a dangerous heatwave could push electricity demand near record levels this week, coinciding with surging energy consumption from AI data centers. PJM Interconnection …
South Africa deployed police and businesses shuttered as anti-immigrant protests erupted nationwide, with groups demanding undocumented foreigners leave by Tuesday. The government rejected the threats…
WhatsApp announced it will allow users to go by unique usernames instead of phone numbers, giving over three billion users more control over who can contact them. The Meta-owned platform began letting…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced a sweeping industrial strategy with over $1 trillion in investments for semiconductor chips and AI projects, aiming to secure the country's leadership in…