Engineering - USA Tech Today

UK Police Trial AI Chatbots for Non-Emergency Calls: Efficiency vs. Ethics Debate

Hedge2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming law enforcement operations across the globe, with recent UK trials of AI-powered call centers marking a significant shift toward technology-assisted policing. While these innovations promise enhanced efficiency and reduced response times, they also introduce complex ethical dilemmas and accountability challenges that demand careful scrutiny. UK Police Forces Pioneer AI Call…

Smart TV screen displaying various application icons.

Greek Police Dismantle IPTV Piracy Network on Santorini, 68 Users Face Fines

Hedge2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Greek authorities have delivered a decisive blow to digital piracy with a comprehensive crackdown on illegal IPTV operations. The Cybercrime Prosecution Directorate of the Hellenic Police dismantled a sophisticated piracy network operating on the tourist island of Santorini, arresting a primary reseller and identifying 68 end users who now face potential fines for accessing illicit…

Texas Makes History as First US State to Add Bitcoin to Treasury with $10 Million Purchase

Hedge2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

In a historic financial decision, Texas has become the first U.S. state to add Bitcoin to its treasury, purchasing $10 million worth of the cryptocurrency for its newly established Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. This landmark move signals a fundamental shift in public finance and positions Texas at the forefront of governmental digital asset adoption. A Calculated…

Britain’s Nuclear Revival: Racing to Power AI Datacenters Amid Grid Strain

Hedge2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Britain is accelerating its nuclear power revival as surging energy demands from AI datacenters and industrial electrification strain the national grid. This atomic renaissance represents a strategic pivot toward large-scale, carbon-free baseload power—but regulatory hurdles threaten to derail the ambitious timeline. Why Nuclear Power Now? The explosion in AI computing has created unprecedented energy demands…

Poland Investigates Apple’s App Tracking Transparency as Potential Anti-Competitive Tool

Hedge2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework, introduced as a privacy protection measure, now faces intense scrutiny from Poland’s competition authority, UOKiK. The investigation centers on whether Apple’s privacy policies serve as a competitive shield, protecting user data while potentially disadvantaging rivals in the mobile advertising ecosystem. The Core of Poland’s Investigation Launched with iOS 14.5…

Nvidia Claims ‘Generation Ahead’ Advantage Despite $200 Billion Market Sell-off

Hedge2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Nvidia stands at a pivotal moment in its corporate trajectory, weathering significant market volatility while spearheading breakthrough innovations in AI supercomputing. After losing nearly $200 billion in market capitalization, the semiconductor giant is doubling down on its technological leadership claims, particularly in accelerated computing and AI infrastructure development. This analysis examines how Nvidia is responding…

Scientists Warn “Brain Weapons” Could Manipulate Human Minds at Mass Scale

Hedge2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

The line between science fiction and reality is rapidly disappearing as a new frontier in warfare emerges: the human brain itself. Recent research from the University of Bradford reveals the alarming potential of neuroscience-based “brain weapons” capable of manipulating human consciousness, perception, and behavior on an unprecedented scale. This technological evolution represents one of the…

two boxes of amazon are stacked on top of each other

Amazon Pledges $50 Billion to Expand AI and Supercomputing for U.S. Government Clients

Hedge2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Amazon has announced a massive $50 billion investment to dramatically expand its AI and supercomputing capabilities for U.S. government clients. This unprecedented commitment represents one of the largest infrastructure investments in public sector cloud computing history, signaling Amazon’s determination to cement its dominance in the rapidly evolving AI landscape while strengthening America’s technological competitiveness. Massive…

UK Students Rebel Against AI-Taught Course: “We Could’ve Asked ChatGPT”

Hedge2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

A brewing controversy at the University of Staffordshire has thrust a critical question into the spotlight: When does educational innovation cross the line into educational negligence? Students enrolled in a coding module discovered their coursework was predominantly delivered through AI-generated materials—sparking outrage and raising fundamental questions about the role of artificial intelligence in higher education….

Mozilla Bets on “Agentic Web” with New TABS API for AI-Powered Browser Automation

Hedge2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Mozilla is betting big on the future of AI-powered web automation with its newly announced TABS API—a specialized toolkit designed to help developers build sophisticated AI agents capable of navigating and interacting with web content. This strategic move positions Mozilla at the forefront of what industry experts are calling the “agentic web,” where intelligent agents…