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PEW SURVEY: YOUTUBE TOPS TEENS' SOCIAL-MEDIA DIET, WITH ROUGHLY A SIXTH USING IT ALMOST CONSTANTLY

Teen usage of social media hasn't dropped much, despite rising concerns about its effects on the mental health of adolescents, a survey from the Pew Research Institute found.

MAINE IS CONSIDERING CALIFORNIA-STYLE INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE ELECTRIC VEHICLE SALES

Maine environmental regulators are set to decide next week whether the state should join others in adopting California-style regulations to drastically limit the sale of new gas-powered vehicles.

NEW YORK PLEDGES $1B ON CHIP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN ALBANY IN BID FOR JOBS, FEDERAL GRANTS

New York state will spend $1 billion to expand research into chip technology in Albany, the state's capital, with the goal of turning the region into a global center of semiconductor research and manufacturing, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week.

2023: THE YEAR WE PLAYED WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND WEREN'T SURE WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

Artificial intelligence went mainstream in 2023 - it was a long time coming yet has a long way to go for the technology to match people's science fiction fantasies of human-like machines.

DECADES AFTER EUROPE, TURNING BLADES SEND FIRST COMMERCIAL WIND POWER ONTO US GRID

Off the coast of eastern Long Island, an 800-foot tall turbine has begun sending electricity onto the U.S. grid from what’s set to be the country’s first commercial offshore wind farm.

LACKING COUNSELORS, US SCHOOLS TURN TO THE BOOMING BUSINESS OF ONLINE THERAPY

Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo’s daughter in elementary school. Girls ganged up, calling her “fat” and “ugly.” Boys tripped and pushed her. The California mother watched her typically bubbly second-grader retreat into her bedroom and spend afternoons curled up in bed.

KISS SAY FAREWELL TO LIVE TOURING, BECOME FIRST US BAND TO GO VIRTUAL AND BECOME DIGITAL AVATARS

Last weeekend, Kiss closed out the final performance of their “The End of the Road” farewell tour at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden.

IN CONCERT FILM 'RENAISSANCE,' BEYONCE OFFERS GLIMPSE INTO PERSONAL LIFE DURING WORLD TOUR

In Beyoncé’s concert film, she describes her recent Renaissance World Tour as being run like a machine: From lighting to set design, the superstar had a hand in everything production-related to ensure her stadium tour exceeded expectations after four years of preparation.

APPLE CO-FOUNDER STEVE WOZNIAK TO RECEIVE SERBIAN PASSPORT, PRESIDENT SAYS

Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak will be getting a Serbian passport, Serbia’s president announced this week.

SPOTIFY AXES 17% OF WORKFORCE IN THIRD ROUND OF LAYOFFS THIS YEAR

Spotify says it’s axing 17% of its global workforce, the music streaming service’s third round of layoffs this year as it moves to slash costs while focusing on becoming profitable.

THE BEST ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SUV ALTERNATIVES

You can find all-wheel drive on most new SUVs on sale today, and some of the most popular models even come standard with this feature. All-wheel drive can be beneficial for the additional traction it provides on slippery or icy roads, especially when you’re trying to accelerate from a stop or up a hill. But what if you want all-wheel drive without the SUV? After all, SUVs are typically less fuel-efficient and more expensive than a comparably sized sedan or hatchback. Fortunately, there are options for shoppers seeking SUV alternatives with all-wheel drive. Experts have picked five of their favorites. The following prices include destination charges.

GRAND THEFT AUTO VI LEAK FOLLOWED BY AN OFFICIAL TRAILER WITH A TWIST: A RELEASE DATE OF 2025

The highly-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI arrived a little early after a copy was leaked online.

TESLA'S DISRUPTIVE BREAKTHROUGH PRESE FOR THE PICKUP INDUSTRY

HYPE AND COMMOTION SURROUND THE MARQUE’S POTENTIAL GAMECHANGER

GM'S CRUISE ROBOTAXI SERVICE FACES FINE IN ALLEGED COVER-UP OF SAN FRANCISCO ACCIDENT'S SEVERITY

California regulators are alleging a San Francisco robotaxi service owned by General Motors covered up the severity of an accident involving one of its driverless cars, raising the specter they may add a fine to the recent suspension of its California license.

US UNVEILS GLOBAL STRATEGY TO COMMERCIALIZE FUSION AS SOURCE OF CLEAN ENERGY DURING COP28

The United States will work with other governments to speed up efforts to make nuclear fusion a new source of carbon-free energy, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry said this week, the latest of many U.S. announcements aimed at combatting climate change.

DISNEY'S MUSICAL FAIRY TALE 'WISH' IS BEAUTIFUL, BUT LACKING MAGIC

Walt Disney Animation’s “Wish” is stunning to look at with textured and rich watercolor-inspired animation and easter egg treasures for audiences nostalgic for the classics.

FAKE AI-GENERATED WOMAN ON TECH CONFERENCE AGENDA LEADS MICROSOFT AND AMAZON EXECS TO DROP OUT

Tech executives at Microsoft and Amazon have dropped out of an upcoming software conference after at least one of the women on the agenda turned out to be fake.

APPLE TO END CREDIT CARD PARTNERSHIP WITH GOLDMAN SACHS

Apple is pulling the plug on its credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs, the Wall Street Journal reported this week.

Q&A: PENTAGON AI CHIEF ON NETWORK-CENTRIC WARFARE, GENERATIVE AI CHALLENGES

The Pentagon’s chief digital and artificial intelligence offer, Craig Martell, is alarmed by the potential for generative artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT to deceive and sow disinformation. His talk on the technology at the DefCon hacker convention in August was a huge hit. But he’s anything but sour on reliable AI.

PENTAGON'S AI INITIATIVES ACCELERATE HARD DECISIONS ON LETHAL AUTONOMOUS WEAPONS

Artificial intelligence employed by the U.S. military has piloted pint-sized surveillance drones in special operations forces’ missions and helped Ukraine in its war against Russia. It tracks soldiers’ fitness, predicts when Air Force planes need maintenance and helps keep tabs on rivals in space.

NASCAR TO INCLUDE STREAMING IN NEW 7-YEAR MEDIA RIGHTS DEAL THAT WELCOMES AMAZON, TNT, AND MAX

NASCAR has added two new partners and streaming elements to a seven-year media rights deal announced Wednesday that will run from 2025 through the 2031 season.

NEW TECHNOLOGY INSTALLED BENEATH DETROIT STREET CAN CHARGE ELECTRIC VEHICLES AS THEY DRIVE

Crews have installed what’s billed as the nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway for electric vehicles beneath a street just west of downtown Detroit.

REGULATORS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CRACK DOWN ON CRYPTO'S BAD ACTORS. CONGRESS HAS YET TO TAKE ACTION

While the scandals in the cryptocurrency industry seem to never end, Washington policymakers appear to have little interest in pushing through legislation to codify the structure of the industry.

ATTENTIVE ENERGY INVESTING $10.6M IN SUPPLY CHAIN, STARTUPS TO HELP NEW JERSEY OFFSHORE WIND

A company proposing an offshore wind farm in New Jersey is investing $10.6 million in projects to help grow the industry’s supply chain and support ocean-based technology startup businesses in the state.

DISNEYLAND'S $60B EXPANSION MEANS PARKS IN HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI ARE ONLY GETTING BIGGER

Hong Kong Disneyland opened its first Frozen-themed attraction this week, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides, some lining up for hours to get an early start.

IRS DELAYS REPORTING RULES FOR USERS OF VENMO, CASH APP AND OTHER PAYMENT APPS

Users of Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps will get a tax reprieve this year. The IRS announced Tuesday it will delay implementing new reporting requirements that were to take effect for the coming tax filing season.

CORPORATE, GLOBAL LEADERS PEER INTO A FUTURE EXPECTED TO BE RESHAPED BY AI, FOR BETTER OR WORSE

Last week, President Joe Biden and other global leaders have spent days melding minds with Silicon Valley titans in San Francisco, their discussions frequently focusing on artificial intelligence, a technology expected to reshape the world, for better or worse.

LARGEST CRYPTO EXCHANGE BINANCE FINED $4 BILLION CEO PLEADS GUILTY TO NOT STOPPING MONEY LAUNDERING

The U.S. government dealt a massive blow to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, which agreed to pay a roughly $4 billion settlement Tuesday as its founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to a felony related to his failure to prevent money laundering on the platform.

CEO OF FORTNITE GAME MAKER CASTS GOOGLE AS A 'CROOKED' BULLY IN TESTIMONY DURING ANDROID APP TRIAL

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney on Monday portrayed Google as a ruthless bully that resorts to shady tactics to protect a predatory payment system.

NOT JUST KID PLAY: ΤΟΥ COMPANIES AIM MORE PRODUCTS AT OLDER ADULTS

Toymakers are tweaking original classic games or coming out with new ones that embrace an audience that's been around for a while: people over 65 years old.