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After meeting with Trump, Nvidia CEO says the sale of AI chip is back on in China

After meeting with Trump, Nvidia CEO says the sale of AI chip is back on in China

BANGKOK (AP) — Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says the technology giant has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced H20 computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence to China.
Nextdoor social site, looking for a revival, pins hopes on partnership with local news providers

Nextdoor social site, looking for a revival, pins hopes on partnership with local news providers

NEW YORK (AP) — Nextdoor, the social media site that aims to create connections among neighbors, is trying to shake off an uneven past and a nagging sense it is being underutilized. How? It is turning to professional journalists for help.
A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency response

A Florida county leads the way with a high-tech 911 system that improves emergency response

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — When an emergency happens in Collier County, Florida, the 911 calls go to one of the most high-tech communications centers in the U.S., where callers can send text and video from the scene to dispatchers.
Sesame Workshop regains control of Elmo's hacked X account after racist posts

Sesame Workshop regains control of Elmo's hacked X account after racist posts

Sesame Workshop regained control of its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages.
Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026

Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026

ATLANTA (AP) — Tarik Skubal views the strike zone differently than robot umpires.

An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude shakes Panama, with no immediate reports of damage

PANAMA CITY (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary 6.2 magnitude struck off the Pacific coast of Panama on Monday, authorities said. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The U.S.
Book Review: ‘Algospeak’ shows just how much social media is changing us

Book Review: ‘Algospeak’ shows just how much social media is changing us

How much has social media changed the way we talk and behave? That’s the question linguist and content creator Adam Aleksic sets out to answer in his debut book “Algospeak.
Bitcoin soars to new all-time high as US lawmakers focus on pro-crypto legislation

Bitcoin soars to new all-time high as US lawmakers focus on pro-crypto legislation

Bitcoin continued its rapid climb and hit another all-time high Monday as U.S. lawmakers begin a week focused on passing pro-crypto legislation.
Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head back to Earth after private space station mission

Astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary head back to Earth after private space station mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The International Space Station’s first visitors from India, Poland and Hungary headed back to Earth on Monday, wrapping up a private mission and catching a ride home with SpaceX .
Is it OK to use AI in your job search? Experts say yes. Here's how to do it right

Is it OK to use AI in your job search? Experts say yes. Here's how to do it right

Sandra Lavoy noticed awkward pauses and hesitation from a job candidate when she asked questions on a video call. The pauses didn't seem natural; neither did the responses.