Kenya conference showcases technology to help people with disabilities
In Africa, about 15% of the population faces disability challenges despite advancements in technology. Limited infrastructure and high cost of assistive tech create barriers to digital access, leading to exclusion. A conference in Nairobi this week aims to help change…
TSMC says no damage to its Arizona facilities after incident
TAIPAI, TAIWAN — Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC said Thursday there was no damage to its facilities after an incident at its Arizona factory construction site wherea waste disposal truck driver was transported to a hospital. Firefighters responded to a reported explosion…
YouTube agrees to remove videos of banned Hong Kong protest song
YouTube says it will block access in Hong Kong to videos of performances of a banned protest song. Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal ruled last week that “Glory to Hong Kong,” which emerged as an anthem for protesters during the…
New Zealand researchers say artificial intelligence could enhance surgery
SYDNEY — Researchers in New Zealand say that artificial intelligence, or AI, can help solve problems for patients and doctors. A new study from the University of Auckland says that an emerging area is the use of AI during operations…
Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese EVs
WASHINGTON — In a bid to revive domestic manufacturing, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he is imposing a drastic tariff increase on Chinese electric vehicles and new levies on computer chips, solar cells and lithium-ion batteries. “We’re not going…
US, China to hold AI talks in Switzerland
U.S. and Chinese officials plan to meet in Switzerland on Tuesday to discuss artificial intelligence security concerns. U.S. officials said the Geneva talks will not open the door for China to influence technology policy. Representatives from both countries will discuss…
US vows to stay ahead of China, using AI for fighter jets, navigation
Washington — Two Air Force fighter jets recently squared off in a dogfight in California. One was flown by a pilot. The other wasn’t. That second jet was piloted by artificial intelligence, with the Air Force’s highest-ranking civilian riding along…
California to use generative AI to improve services, cut traffic jams
sacramento, california — California could soon deploy generative artificial intelligence tools to help reduce traffic jams, make roads safer and provide tax guidance, among other things, under new agreements announced Thursday as part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s efforts to harness…
Technology crushing human creativity? Apple’s new iPad ad strikes nerve online
NEW YORK — A newly released ad promoting Apple’s new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online. The ad, which was released by the tech giant Tuesday, shows a hydraulic press crushing just about every creative instrument artists and…
Online abuse silences women in Ethiopia, study finds
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Research into online abuse and hate speech reveals most women in Ethiopia face gender-targeted attacks across Facebook, Telegram and X. The abuse and hate speech are prompting many Ethiopian women to withdraw from public life, online…