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Why Meta is laying off 10% of its workforce22:59 The social media giant is planning to slash about 10% of its workforce even as its digital ad revenue continues to climb. Robot Supreme? Table tennis clanker Ace beats elite human players in AI milestone20:47 On the heels of an AI-powered humanoid robot setting the world record in the half-marathon, a study reveals that AI robots have defeated elite players in table tennis. How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation23.dubna Elected officials are demanding answers from the L.A. city attorney's office about how a massive cache of confidential LAPD files being dumped online. The Times has found the compromised material includes crime scene photos, medical records and other sensitive police records. Apple's next era: After Tim Cook's dream run, new CEO has to help the company catch up22.dubna Cook charted his own path as chief executive after the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011. Over nearly 15 years, he expanded Apple's business and navigated the company through major challenges. Robot named Lightning blows past human runners to set half-marathon record in Beijing20.dubna Lightning, one of more than 100 robots running the Beijing E-Town, avoided a serious mishap and crossed the finish line in a record 50 minutes, 26 seconds. Amazon pressured Levi's, other retailers to hike prices, California A.G. says20.dubna California AG Rob Bonta, in a court filing Monday, offered evidence to support allegations that Amazon pressured Levi Strauss and other vendors to raise prices at rivals like Walmart to stifle online competition. Supreme Court weighs phone searches to find criminals amid complaints of 'digital dragnets'19.dubna Does the 4th Amendment's ban on unreasonable searches extend to your smartphone and its tracking data? California's gas prices push Uber and Lyft drivers off the road18.dubna Rising gas prices are eating into the profits of gig workers who drop off people or pick up deliveries. Hollywood editors get new AI tool16.dubna Avid Technology, the editing software company behind industry-standard platforms like Media Composer and Pro Tools, inked a multi-year AI deal with Google Cloud. Snap is cutting 1,000 workers in the latest tech layoff15.dubna Snap Chief Executive Evan Spiegel told employees that the company is trying to cut costs and cited AI tools. How Waymo and Waze are pitching in to help solve L.A.'s pothole problem14.dubna Waze, a GPS navigation company, is teaming up with Waymo to use the company's self-driving cars to detect potholes in Los Angeles and four other major metro areas. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addresses Molotov cocktail attack on his home and AI backlash13.dubna Questions linger about what motivated the attack against OpenAI's Sam Altman. "We should de-escalate the rhetoric and tactics," Altman wrote in a blog post. Rain — and maybe thunderstorms — are expected in Los Angeles this weekend12.dubna Weather forecasts for Los Angeles and Southern California predict rain this weekend, which could linger through Monday. There's also a 15% to 25% chance of thunderstorms. |