Montana becomes first US state to ban TikTok

An unprecedented ban on TikTok in the state of Montana that critics say tramples free speech rights would be voided if the app’s China-based owner sells it to a country…

AI Voice Assistant Proves Effective in Mental Health Treatment

Summary: Researchers conducted a pioneering pilot study, utilizing an AI voice-based virtual coach, Lumen, for behavioral therapy. The study showed promising results, with improved depression and anxiety symptoms in patients…

Theranos founder Holmes ordered to prison, pay victims

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is to report to prison in the US on May 30 to begin serving time after efforts to remain free while appealing her fraud conviction…

Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Summary: Researchers have discovered a new link between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). Their study revealed that certain antibodies, originally aimed at fighting EBV,…

The Power of Friendship Counters Early Life Stress

Summary: A new study, based on 36 years of data from nearly 200 baboons, indicates that strong social bonds formed in adulthood can counteract the negative effects of adversity experienced…

Lawsuits targeting company websites for ADA violations on the rise

Credit: CC0 Public Domain The Americans with Disabilities Act does not stop at ramps and railings. Websites also have ADA requirements to ensure universal access to public accommodations. Peace Coffee…

Musk says will tweet thoughts regardless of business blowback

Elon Musk predicts Tesla will have a breakthrough ‘ChatGPT moment’ by the end of next year with its artificial intelligence for self-driving cars. Elon Musk on Tuesday said a new…

Apple engineer from China among US tech theft cases

The US announced charges against several Russian and Chinese nationals for violating sanctions by seeking to export sensitive technolgy. The United States announced charges on Tuesday against several Chinese and…

Extent of cyberattack on Philadelphia Inquirer remains unclear as journalists prepare to cover major election

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The Philadelphia Inquirer and outside cybersecurity experts have yet to determine the full extent of a cyberattack on the news organization last week, but the disruption…

Online search to make up lost time with AI

Google CEO Sundar Pichai describes his group’s latest AI advances at an annual developers event in May 2023. Online search, dominated by Google for 25 years, has become as banal…