Technology

Video Rebirth closed an $80 million funding round with participation from investors including AMD Ventures and Hyundai, and said the funds will accelerate commercialization of its Bach video generation model and support global expansion.

The U.S. government filed a court brief describing Anthropic as an "unacceptable" national security risk and questioned whether the company could be a trusted defense partner. Anthropic has sued to challenge a Pentagon label that restricts its access to government contracts, and court filings are ongoing.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told Jim Cramer that OpenClaw is "definitely the next ChatGPT," calling it a fast-rising open-source project. Nvidia also announced NemoClaw, an enterprise-grade version that layers the company's software stack on top of OpenClaw.

NOAA predicts a moderate to strong geomagnetic storm that could make the northern lights visible across about 19 U.S. states late on March 18 into the early hours of March 19, with best viewing generally between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time.

Singapore is advancing a national AI strategy while Singapore-based Agnes AI has raised tens of millions in funding and is approaching $20 million in annual recurring revenue.

Italy's antitrust authority opened a fact‑finding inquiry into the quantum computing sector, citing concerns about market concentration, technological lock‑in and the growing role of large cloud providers; it will gather stakeholder input by April 30 and expects to conclude the review by December 31.

Three Tennessee teenagers filed a class-action lawsuit saying an app that used xAI’s model was used to generate nonconsensual sexual images and videos of them when they were minors; the complaint seeks damages and asks the court to address how AI companies handle sexually explicit content.

Pet flight nannies are professional caretakers who travel with small pets in airplane cabins, and the service usually costs the pet's airline ticket plus an additional service fee often totaling several hundred to over a thousand dollars.

The New York Times identified more than 110 A.I.-generated videos and images about the war with Iran that were seen millions of times across social platforms. U.S. officials said an Iranian claim of a successful attack on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln was false and the ship was unharmed.

A cofounder of Oleve says the company ended its ChatGPT subscription and moved to Anthropic's Claude after the Claude 4.5 release, citing faster, more human-like outputs while noting occasional bugs and hallucinations.

Apple said it will cut App Store commission fees in mainland China to 25% from 30%, with small business and mini app rates falling to 12% from 15%, effective Sunday; Chinese state media and industry observers reported the move followed pressure from regulators.

Mike Tomlin made his first public appearance since stepping down as Pittsburgh’s head coach to accept the Patricia R. Rooney Community Impact Award alongside his wife, Kiya, at the Ireland Funds Pittsburgh Dinner Gala. He did not speak to reporters but offered a brief acceptance remark reflecting on his time with the Steelers.

A 14-year-old girl who was taken into ICE custody and transferred to a New York facility was returned to Massachusetts and reunited with relatives after a federal judge ordered her return.

Colin Dorgan scored a double-overtime goal to send Blackstone Valley to the state title game a month after his mother, brother and grandfather were killed at a rink shooting.

Michigan emergency officials say using several alert platforms — sirens, phone alerts, apps, NOAA weather radio and TV — creates overlapping layers because any single system can fail. Siren coverage varies by county and rapidly developing storms can leave only minutes of warning.

A person familiar with the league told USA TODAY Sports the NFL is considering playing a game on Thanksgiving Eve, which would create a five-game slate around Thanksgiving; the league's full regular-season schedule is expected in May.

Illinois is recognizing March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month and is highlighting expanded treatment and outreach resources, including a statewide art contest and state-run support programs.

The Defense Department ordered military leaders to remove Anthropic's AI products from Department systems within 180 days after designating the company a supply chain risk; Anthropic has filed lawsuits challenging the action.

Uber has rolled out a "women preferences" option across the US allowing riders to request only female drivers; the feature was first introduced in the US in 2025 and is facing a class-action lawsuit in California that alleges sex discrimination.

Mattel was named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026, and company leaders described a culture based on collaboration, inclusion and family-friendly benefits. The article also highlights product diversity efforts such as the Barbie Fashionistas line and a Barbie created with input from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network.

AT&T said it will commit more than $250 billion to expand U.S. fiber, 5G and satellite networks and to invest in workforce training and network security.

Newsweek is launching 'AI Impact Forum', a discussion series led by Dr. Ranjit Tinaikar that will bring executives, investors and operators together to examine how AI can be scaled into measurable business results; the inaugural session on March 26 will focus on the IT services industry.

Satya Nadella told Xbox employees Microsoft remains committed to gaming and will continue to invest, following a leadership reshuffle that saw Phil Spencer retire and Asha Sharma named Xbox CEO. Sharma has highlighted Project Helix as the codename for a next-generation console reported to play Xbox and PC games.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved a legislative package this week that includes the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act and advanced related measures such as the App Store Accountability Act and COPPA 2.0; further legislative steps are undetermined at this time.

A 78-year-old former tech consultant learned vibe coding and built simple AI web apps, including tools for monitoring AEDs, and now teaches AI to residents in assisted living who use it for newsletters and everyday tasks.

OpenClaw, software that links large AI models to real-world tasks, was the focus of a lobster-themed gathering called ClawCon where users demonstrated hands-off agent actions and discussed security risks.

Utah leaders, philanthropies and conservation groups are pursuing an effort to refill the Great Salt Lake by 2034; officials say current water secured and recent snowpack levels remain far below the task force’s annual target.

Maggie Gyllenhaal says The Bride closes with a deliberately hopeful finale in which a scientist attempts to revive Frank and the Bride and their hands are shown clasping; the director also dedicates the film to her daughters.

On the second anniversary of his disappearance, Jack O'Sullivan's family said they continue to keep hope alive; Avon and Somerset Police described the case as an ongoing investigation.

Washington lawmakers approved House Bill 2303 to prohibit employers from requesting or requiring subcutaneous microchip implants for employees, and the measure now awaits Governor Bob Ferguson's signature.