Apple Vision Pro Faces Challenges as Sales Fall Short of Expectations

Apple’s latest venture into augmented reality, the Apple Vision Pro, is encountering significant hurdles in its initial rollout. Despite generating $157 million in revenue during its first quarter, analysts are questioning the headset’s overall performance, labeling it a “rare failure” for the tech giant. Launched in February 2024, the Apple Vision Pro made waves with […]

An AI Expert Challenges an AI Skeptic, with Ethan Mollick – ethics

In this episode of “Factually,” host Adam Conover, known for his skeptical stance on artificial intelligence (AI), engages in a thoughtful conversation with Ethan Mollick, a professor at the Wharton School of Business and author of the Substack “One Useful Thing.” Adam opens by explaining his skepticism toward AI, particularly in light of the hype […]

Illinois Lawmakers Aim to Navigate AI Regulations After BIPA Challenges

Lawmakers in Illinois are poised to address the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) following the complications experienced with the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The General Assembly’s efforts come amid ongoing tensions between state legislatures and the federal government regarding technology industry oversight. The BIPA, enacted in 2008, aimed to protect individuals’ biometric data but […]

Gavin Newsom Challenges Trump’s AI Executive Order Amid Backlash

California Governor Gavin Newsom has sharply criticized Donald Trump’s recent executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, which aims to prevent states from enacting their own laws on the technology. The order was signed on October 5, 2023, and Newsom responded within hours, condemning it as a move that promotes “grift and corruption” rather than […]

Paramount Challenges Netflix’s $82.7 Billion Bid for Warner Bros

In a surprising development, Paramount has initiated a campaign to reverse Netflix’s recent acquisition of Warner Bros, which was accepted at a staggering $82.7 billion. The move comes as Warner Bros prepares to shift ownership of its popular streaming service, HBO Max, to Netflix, pending regulatory and shareholder approval. Paramount, alongside Apple TV, had previously […]