Gov. Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed legislation Monday that would require data centers to report their water and electricity use, asking lawmakers to add provisions directing state regulators to weigh whether…
Artificial intelligence isn't magic, professor Sorelle Friedler told a collection of city leaders, tech experts and social justice advocates gathered Wednesday for Philadelphia City Council's hearing on the use of…
Taking a page from the private insurance industry's playbook, the Trump administration will launch a program next year to find out how much money an artificial intelligence algorithm could save…
Smartphone use has been implicated in a range of health problems including depression, anxiety and sleep disruption. Now, it also has been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhoids. A…
The use of artificial intelligence to treat mental health has prompted concerns over the newness of the technology and its potential for harm. But a new study suggests AI can…
Increased reliance on the internet, smartphones, tablets and computers over the last 15 years has led to concerns about "digital dementia," a term coined by a German neuroscientist for cognitive…
The most extreme forms of cyberbullying, like direct threats, often get the spotlight, but more subtle, indirect forms can be equally traumatizing, a new study shows. The study found that…
Smartwatches and other wearable devices can feel almost magical. Strap on a Fitbit, Apple Watch or Samsung Gear and you're suddenly presented with a stream of data generated by –…
The state Attorney General's Office is investigating a ransomware attack that interrupted email and phone service for the agency nearly two weeks ago. Attorney General Dave Sunday said in a…
A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, including those in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, called on search engines and payment platforms to do more to stop the spread of deepfake…