Washington (AFP) Sept 29, 2023 - The US Supreme Court on Friday said it would consider the constitutionality of two state laws that restrict social media platforms from taking action against political misinformation, just as the 2024 US election looms.
Los Angeles (AFP) Sept 25, 2020 - Five Republican US senators have confronted Netflix over the streaming giant's plan to adapt a Chinese sci-fi book trilogy, expressing concern over the original author's comments about claims of forced labor in Xinjiang.
Washington (AFP) Sept 19, 2021 - Two US military pilots were rescued and taken to hospital Sunday after their training jet crashed into the backyard of a residence in a Texas neighborhood near Fort Worth, authorities said.
Washington (AFP) Sept 1, 2021 - Search and rescue operations were underway after a US Navy helicopter crashed into the sea off the coast of California, the US Pacific Fleet said on Tuesday.
Washington (AFP) Sept 6, 2017 - The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation aimed at clearing the path for deployment of self-driving vehicles by requiring consistent regulations across the 50 states.
Washington (AFP) Sept 27, 2018 - American F-35 stealth fighters have been used in a combat operation for the first time, officials said, marking a major milestone for the most expensive plane in history.
Washington (AFP) Sept 30, 2013 - The US military's bureaucratic watchdog on Monday accused companies building the F-35 fighter of shoddy management that could jeopardize the reliability, performance and cost of the aircraft.
Washington (AFP) Sept 10, 2009 - The head of the US Copyright Office added her voice Thursday to the chorus of concern over the proposed legal settlement that would allow Google to scan and sell millions of books online.
New York (AFP) Sept 27, 2012 - US Bank acknowledged Thursday its website was the target of attacks aimed at disrupting its system but that customer data and financial information were not compromised.
Geneva (AFP) Sept 15, 2021 - The UN called Wednesday for a moratorium on artificial intelligence systems like facial recognition technology that threaten human rights until guardrails are in place against violations.
United Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 11, 2024 - UN experts called Wednesday for the creation of a global system to trace the extraction and production of critical minerals that are needed in the transition away from fossil fuels.
Paris (AFP) Sept 7, 2023 - The United Nations called on Thursday for strict rules on the use of AI tools such as viral chatbot ChatGPT in classrooms, including limiting their use to older children.
London (AFP) Sept 27, 2017 - Britain warned US aircraft giant Boeing on Wednesday that it risked government defence contracts worth billions with its challenge to Canadian rival Bombardier, which threatens thousands of jobs in Northern Ireland.
London (AFP) Sept 8, 2016 - British group Micro Focus will merge with some of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's software assets, the pair said, in a further consolidation of the global tech sector after SoftBank's blockbuster purchase of ARM Holdings.
London (AFP) Sept 10, 2024 - The UK said Tuesday it has started terminating all direct air services between the UK and Iran as part of new sanctions on Tehran for supplying Russia with missiles to use in Ukraine.
London (AFP) Sept 5, 2024 - A member of Britain's Royal Navy has died after a Merlin helicopter crashed in the Channel during a night-flying exercise alongside an aircraft carrier, the armed force said Thursday.
