January 19 Alexa.com brings Alexa+ to your browser Amazon Alexa browser version launches as Alexa.com for Early Access users with Alexa+ subscriptions and compatible Echo devices in the United States.
January 15 Children are at risk of forming romantic bonds with AI chatbots, experts warn Congress hears alarming testimony about AI chatbots harming children's mental health, with experts warning of serious emotional risks and dangers.
January 8 Mamdani adviser, Warren in the hot seat as collapse of Roomba maker shifts data to China Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Biden FTC Chair Lina Khan are taking heat for helping kill a deal an Amazon-iRobot deal, leading to the company going bankrupt and falling under Chinese control.
January 5 Major airline expands passenger test that holds flights to help prevent missed connections A new AI system being tested by American Airlines helps delays flights to help passengers make their connections. The technology holds flights an average of 10 minutes.
December 17 Purdue becomes first university to require AI competency for all undergrads as universities race to adapt New Purdue AI requirement teaches students to understand artificial intelligence capabilities, limitations and practical decision-making applications.
October 25 4 tasks every aging American must do right now Proactive planning for aging includes home safety improvements, driving assessments, technology assistance and downsizing to reduce risks and maintain independence.
October 8 UC Santa Barbara develops new soft robotic system for emergency intubation procedures UC Santa Barbara researchers developed a soft robotic intubation system that achieved 100% success rates for experts and 96% for paramedics with minimal training.
September 25 Australian mother calls for social media age restrictions after daughter's suicide Following Australia's landmark social media age restriction law, Emma Mason called for global reform at the UN after her daughter's death from cyberbullying and harassment.
September 6 Scrolling on your phone on the toilet raises health risk no one wants to talk about A new study from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston finds that using smartphones in the bathroom increases hemorrhoid risk by nearly 50%.
August 31 Pilots test first-of-its-kind cockpit alert system that detects possible collisions on runways Honeywell Aerospace engineers developed a "surface alert system" that gives pilots two aural warnings when they are 15 and 30 seconds away from a collision on the runway.