Betting On Artificial Intelligence To Guide Earthquake Response
A California tech firm believes that artificial intelligence can help communities prepare for, and respond to, quakes.
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IRS Computer Glitch Caused By 'Master File' Issue
For nearly 11 hours on the busiest tax day of the year, the agency was unable to accept tax returns.
After Alert On Russian Hacks, Bigger Push To Protect Power Grid
Homeland Security and the FBI have blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks on U.S. power plants. The industry is stepping up efforts to protect the electric grid.
Facebook To Offer Users Opt-Outs That Comply With New European Privacy Rules
The social media giant will ask users worldwide if they want to continue sharing data for ads as well as personal information such as political and religious leanings and relationship information.
Robot Puts Together IKEA Chair
Researchers in Singapore say they've built a robot that was able to put together a chair from IKEA in about 20 minutes.
Is Netflix On Its Way To World Domination Of Streaming?
Netflix flew past Wall Street expectations and added 7.4 million subscribers globally in the first quarter. But a big entertainment rival could challenge the service that made binge-watching popular.
The IRS's Online Payment Service Is Back Up And Everyone Gets More Time To File
Because of a "high volume technical issue" that kept key services from functioning, the Internal Revenue Service will give taxpayers one more day, till midnight Wednesday, to get their paperwork in.
After Detailing Russian Hack, White House Cyber 'Czar' Announces Departure
Rob Joyce said he was stepping down hours after a joint U.S., U.K. and Australia statement blaming the Kremlin for a cyberattack last year.
Facebook To Face Class Action Over Facial Recognition
Facebook will have to face a class action lawsuit over privacy concerns about the company's facial recognition software, a federal judge ruled Monday.