Bobby Allyn
Stories
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National
Lawmakers turn up the heat on TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew in high-stakes hearing
Both Republicans and Democrats expressed deep skepticism that the company won't share U.S. user data with the Chinese government while questioning Chew.
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National
TikTok CEO says company is 'not an agent of China or any other country'
The boss of the hit video-sharing app testify on Capitol Hill on Thursday in an attempt to assuage growing fears about the app's connections to China.
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National
The Collapse Of Silicon Valley Bank
A major bank in Silicon Valley experienced a bank run and failed. Fearing a cascading catastrophe in tech and banking, the government stepped in to prevent contagion.
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Law & Courts
Silicon Valley Bank failure could wipe out 'a whole generation of startups'
The implosion of Silicon Valley Bank could force hundreds of tech startups to lay off workers or shut down completely. It remains unclear how much, if any, of depositors' money will be returned.
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Technology
Does the 'Bold Glamour' filter push unrealistic beauty standards? TikTokkers think so
The video-sharing app recently revealed a new beauty filter that harnesses the latest developments in artificial intelligence. It is so hyper-realistic that many TikTokkers are lashing out.
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Technology
Microsoft's new AI chatbot has been saying some 'crazy and unhinged things'
After Microsoft's powerful AI chatbot verbally attacked people, and even compared one person to Hitler, the company has decided to rein in the technology until it works out the kinks.
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Technology
Microsoft revamps Bing search engine to use artificial intelligence
The tech giant unveiled a new version of the search engine that has long lagged behind Google Search. Microsoft said using leading artificial technology will give it an edge over competitors.
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Law & Courts
TikTok officials go on a public charm offensive amid a stalemate in Biden White House
The hit video app is facing an existential crisis, and it is hoping promoting its reorganization will help convince Americans that it is independent from its Chinese owner.
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Law & Courts
A robot was scheduled to argue in court, then came the jail threats
The man behind a startup called DoNotPay planned to use AI to help fight a traffic ticket. But professional lawyers shut it down.
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Technology
DOJ files second antitrust suit against Google, seeks to break up its ad business
'The Justice Department and eight states have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google.