A Nebraska bill would hire a hacker to probe the state’s computer, elections systems
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — One state lawmaker wants Nebraska to take measures to protect it from cyberattacks. His answer? Hire its own hacker.State Sen....
Disney to invest $1.5 billion in ‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games to create games, entertainment
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it is paying $1.5 billion for a stake in “Fortnite” maker Epic Games, working...
Alibaba approves an additional $25 billion share buyback as its revenue disappoints
SINGAPORE (AP) — Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding on Wednesday approved an additional $25 billion authorization to its share buyback program, after reporting...
Meta says it will label AI-generated images on Facebook and Instagram
Facebook and Instagram users will start seeing labels on AI-generated images that appear on their social media feeds, part of a broader tech industry...
A computer scientist says he’s the mystery creator of bitcoin. A London judge aims...
LONDON (AP) — One of the enduring mysteries of the cryptocurrency industry took center stage Tuesday in a London court where a trial could...
White House renews calls on Congress to extend internet subsidy program
The White House is pressing Congress to extend a subsidy program that helps one in six U.S. families afford internet and represents a key...
US to roll out visa restrictions on people who misuse spyware to target journalists,...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Monday it is rolling out a new policy that will allow it to impose visa restrictions on...
Oversight board urges Meta to rethink its policy on manipulated media in high-stakes election...
NEW YORK (AP) — An o versight board is criticizing Facebook owner Meta's policies regarding manipulated media as “incoherent" and insufficient to address the...
Snap, the owner of Snapchat, is laying off about 10% of its global workforce
The owner of Snapchat is cutting approximately 10% of its worldwide workforce, or about 530 employees, the latest tech company to announce layoffs.Snap Inc....
Biden’s vow of affordable internet for all is threatened by the looming expiration of...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Joe Biden recently traveled to North Carolina to promote his goal of affordable internet access for all Americans, but...
