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Ji Wang, a 63-year-old former Corning Incorporated employee from Steuben County, has been convicted of economic espionage and theft of trade secrets. Wang stole sensitive defense research data tied to a DARPA-funded fiber laser project and attempted to use it to launch a military-grade optics business in China. He was also linked to China’s Thousand […]
Americans receive tens of millions of unsolicited automated calls and texts each day, often intended to dupe them into forking over personal information or money. That’s the thrust of a new report by U.S. PIRG Education Fund, a consumer advocacy organization, which found that scam and telemarketing calls and texts have proliferated across the country, […]
An issue with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the ubiquitous internet hosting service, took down many of the world’s most popular online games in the early hours of Monday morning. Fortnite, Roblox, and Nintendo all reported that their services were unavailable. Other games affected included Clash Royale and Palworld. The Epic Games Store was also experiencing issues. Steam, PlayStation Network, and Xbox’s […]
With the All Electric Buildings Act set to take effect in January 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul signaled she may delay implementation due to affordability and infrastructure concerns. The mandate would ban new gas hookups in buildings under seven stories. However, utilities like RG&E and NYSEG are already strained. Hochul emphasized a pragmatic approach, citing post-pandemic […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, requiring major AI developers to publicly disclose safety and security protocols and to report serious incidents to the state. The law adds whistleblower protections for AI workers and lays groundwork for “CalCompute,” a state-run cloud aimed at research and oversight. Authored by Sen. Scott Wiener after a broader effort […]
In the absence of stronger federal regulation, some states have begun regulating apps that offer AI “therapy” as more people turn to artificial intelligence for mental health advice. But the laws, all passed this year, don’t fully address the fast-changing landscape of AI software development. And app developers, policymakers and mental health advocates say the resulting […]
Electronic Arts, publisher of “Madden NFL,” “The Sims,” and “Battlefield,” agreed to a $210-per-share buyout led by Silver Lake Partners with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Affinity Partners, valuing the transaction at $52.5 billion ($55 billion including debt). If completed, it would be the largest private equity–financed acquisition to date and end EA’s 36-year […]
New York State is set to send out inflation refund checks to millions of residents, but a scam text is circulating that claims recipients need to take action to receive their money. The state typically does not send texts. The message came from a number with a 63 area code, which is from the Philippines. Recipients […]
Spotify will raise prices as it invests in new features and targets 1 billion users, the Financial Times reported today citing the music streaming provider’s Co-President and Chief Business Officer Alex Norstrom. The increases would be accompanied by planned new services and features, the FT cited Norstrom as saying in an interview. Spotify did not […]
Walt Disney Co. is integrating Hulu and Disney+ into one app, the entertainment company just announced. During an earnings call, CEO Bob Iger said Disney would combine the two streaming services to create a “unified app experience” that will feature entertainment, news and sports. “This will create an impressive package of entertainment, pairing the highest […]
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