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BANK EXECS BLAME PANICKED DEPOSITORS FOR SILICON VALLEY, SIGNATURE FAILURES, BUT SENATORS BLAME THEM

Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee criticized the executives for taking risky actions or missing obvious problems that directly led to the demise of their banks, while still accepting lucrative pay packages and bonuses, even in the days and weeks leading up to the failures

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CRYPTO RULES GET FINAL APPROVAL TO MAKE EUROPE A GLOBAL LEADER ON REGULATION

The European Union’s sweeping set of beefed-up cryptocurrency rules got final approval from member states, giving the 27-nation bloc a global lead in regulating the freewheeling sector

CHATGPT CHIEF SAYS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SHOULD BE REGULATED BY A US OR GLOBAL AGENCY

The head of the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT told Congress on Tuesday that government intervention will be critical to mitigating the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems

LINDA YACCARINO MAY BE "EXACTLY WHAT TWITTER NEEDS." BUT IS THE NEW CEO BEING SET UP TO FAIL?

Less than two months into his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, Elon Musk declared that whoever took over as the company’s CEO “ must like pain a lot.” Then he promised he’d step down as soon as he found a replacement “foolish enough” to want the job

NYC SKYSCRAPERS TURNING TO CARBON CAPTURE TO LESSEN CLIMATE CHANGE

From the outside, the residential high-rise on Manhattan’s Upper West Side looks pretty much like any other luxury building: A doorman greets visitors in a spacious lobby adorned with tapestry and marble

AIRBNB POSTS $117 MILLION PROFIT, BUT 20 OUTLOOK DISAPPOINTS

Airbnb said this week that it earned $117 million in the first quarter as revenue rose during the ongoing recovery in travel, but the company's outlook for late spring and early summer disappointed investors

AMAZON FILMS, SERIES TO GET WIDER DISTRIBUTION VIA LICENSING

Amazon said this week it will distribute its original films and TV shows, like \"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,\" to media outlets outside the Prime Video service for the first time

'BLACKBERRY' IS A LOOK BACK AT PHONE WAR'S ALSO-RAN'

Gather around, young ones. Silence your iPhones and Samsungs. We're here to learn about the Before Times, when the hottest tech device was nicknamed \"CrackBerry.\"

'BLACKBERRY' FILM HAILS THE MUST-HAVE GADGET THAT THE IPHONE TURNED INTO A FORGOTTEN RELIC

Almost everyone knows Steve Jobs' uncanny vision, relentless drive and technological wizardry hatched the iPhone, a breakthrough that continues to reshape culture 16 years after the late Apple co-founder introduced the device to the world

DISCORD FORCES MEMBERS TO CHANGE USERNAMES, DISCORD ERUPTS

The social app Discord, a favorite of gamers, inadvertently stirred internal strife after announcing last week that it will force its millions of members to pick new usernames

MARYLAND SUPREME COURT REVERSES RULING ON DIGITAL AD TAX

Maryland's highest court on Tuesday reversed a ruling by a lower court that the state's first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising was unconstitutional, saying the court lacked jurisdiction over the case

CONGRESS EYES NEW RULES FOR TECH: WHAT'S UNDER CONSIDERATION

Should TikTok be banned? Should younger children be prevented from engaging with social media? Can the government make sure private information is secure? What about brand new artificial intelligence interfaces? Or should users be regulating themselves, leaving the government out of it?

MAYBE INVESTORS SHOULDN'T WORRY ABOUT BUFFETT'S SUCCESSOR

Many investors worry about the future of Berkshire Hathaway after its legendary CEO Warren Buffett is gone, but most of the conglomerate's companies have already made the transition to reporting to the man who will eventually replace the 92-year-old

HYUNDAI AND KIA THEFTS KEEP RISING DESPITE SECURITY FIX

Nearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites

The Al Soul THE GREATEST CHALLENGE APPLE HAS EVER FACED

Apple might not always be first to the party, but there's no denying the company goes above and beyond with hardware and software to deliver cutting-edge consumer experiences. But Apple's slow and steady approach needs to change

GENERAL MOTORS HIRES FORMER APPLE EXEC TO RUN SOFTWARE UNIT

General Motors (GM) has onboarded former Apple executive Mike Abbott to spearhead its new software division. This move comes shortly after GM's contentious decision to eliminate Apple CarPlay from its upcoming vehicle models (via CNBC)

WAYMO ROBOTAXIS MAKE MORE INROADS IN PHOENIX, SAN FRANCISCO

Self-driving car pioneer Waymo announced that its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time

APPLE POSTS QUARTERLY REVENUE; IPHONE SALES SÓLID

Apple once again posted an, until now, rare revenue decline in its latest fiscal quarter, but said its overall business improved from the December quarter and sales of its iPhones were solid

IN GLOBAL RUSH TO REGULATE AI, EUROPE SET TO BE TRAILBLAZER

The breathtaking development of artificial intelligence has dazzled users by composing music, creating images and writing essays, while also raising fears about its implications

LYFT'S NEW CEO TACKLES A JOB REQUIRING SOME HEAVY LIFTING

Even before he joined Lyft's board in 2021, David Risher had taken hundreds of trips as a passenger so he felt like he knew a lot about the ride-hailing service. But he never expected to be thrust into the driver's seat at a time when Lyft was running like a jalopy.

AIRBNB WILL PUSH ROOMS AS LOW-COST OPTION TO HOUSE RENTALS

Airbnb is making a renewed push into renting single rooms in a nod to its beginnings and a realization that renting an entire house is too expensive for many travelers, especially younger ones.

GENESIS G80 ELECTRIFIED VS. BMW 14 M50

It seems like there’s a new electric luxury SUV introduced every couple of months. But if you’re seeking old-school opulence, a luxury sedan might be more your speed. Luckily, automakers haven’t completely forsaken that category. Two recently introduced electric luxury sedans worth looking into are the Genesis G80 Electrified and the BMW i4.

ROBOTS RUN THE SHOW AS SWISS RADIO TESTS AI VOICES FOR A DAY

The voices sound like well-known personalities, the music features trendy dance beats and hip-hop syncopations, and the jokes and laughter are contagious.

MONEY: AUDIT YOUR CREDIT CARDS FOR GREATER SAVINGS

Credit card rewards help our family save money on groceries, gas and other necessities. We also use rewards for airline tickets, hotel rooms and airport lounge access.

CHINA'S MARS ROVER FINDS SIGNS OF RECENT WATER IN SAND DUNES

Water may be more widespread and recent on Mars than previously thought, based on observations of Martian sand dunes by China's rover.

CHINESE ELECTRIC VEHICLE BRANDS EXPAND TO GLOBAL MARKETS

Osamu Furukawa has driven lots of Japanese cars for his business converting classic gasolinepowered models to electric. But his favorite ride is an import: A battery-powered SUV from China’s BYD Auto.

APPLE, GOOGLE PARTNER TO COMBAT CREEPY TRACKING TACTICS

Apple and Google are teaming up to thwart unwanted tracking through Bluetooth devices that were created to help people find lost keys, keep tabs on luggage or to locate other things that have a tendency to be misplaced or lost.

'GODFATHER OF AI' LEAVES GOOGLE, WARNS OF TECH'S DANGERS

Sounding alarms about artificial intelligence has become a popular pastime in the ChatGPT era, taken up by high-profile figures as varied as industrialist Elon Musk, leftist intellectual Noam Chomsky and the 99-year-old retired statesman Henry Kissinger.

MacBook: HOW THE PORTABLE LINE EARN THE CENTER STAGE OF APPLE

One of Apple's most iconic products that has transformed the company's fortunes is the MacBook.