Technology

Minor modifications to social media algorithms can produce dramatic increases in political polarization at unprecedented speed, according to groundbreaking new research. Scientists found that barely perceptible adjustments to X users’ …

Technology giant HP has unveiled a workforce reduction program eliminating 4,000 to 6,000 employees globally by October 2028, affecting approximately 11% of its 56,000-employee base. The California technology company positions …

The 2025 Collins Dictionary Word of the Year list is a sharp reflection of our anxieties about new power structures and economic instability. While “vibe coding” was the tech-focused winner, …

The new AI space race is being framed as an environmental imperative. Startup Starcloud, an Nvidia partner, has made a stunning claim: its orbital datacenters will have “10 times carbon …

The $3 trillion AI datacenter spending spree is seen as two very different things depending on who you ask. In communities like Newport, Wales, it’s a “generational employment opportunity.” But …

Elon Musk’s new AI encyclopedia, Grokipedia, is facing immediate and harsh criticism for containing blatant factual errors. Journalists reviewing the newly launched platform have pointed to a specific entry that …

Google has announced a significant update to its AI tools, introducing a feature that can create an entire presentation from a text file. The new functionality in Gemini Canvas allows …

Quantum sensing, using quantum properties for ultra-precise measurements, shares technologies and techniques with quantum computing. Cross-pollination between these fields benefits both. Both quantum computing and sensing require exquisite control over …

In justifying its new teen safety system, Meta is leaning heavily on the idea of an “independent standard,” arguing that by modeling the feature on the PG-13 film rating, it …