Y2K seems like a joke now, but in 1999 people were really freaking out People feared the computer glitch would mean "the end of the world as we know it." Thankfully, Y2K didn't live up to the hype after years and billions of dollars were spent on painstaking preparation. Jack Mitchell
Why major automakers embrace Tesla's previously proprietary charging tech The auto industry is embracing Tesla's charging technology. Because it will be a years-long transition, many EV owners will need adapters. Camila Domonoske
10% of the world's data storage capacity lives in Virginia. Expanding may be difficult As other states get in the game, leaders in Virginia are facing the growing pains of hosting the biggest cluster of data center capacity in the world. Margaret Barthel
How to protect yourself from AI scams this holiday season Generative AI is making it easier for fraudsters to dupe people, now more than ever. Protect yourself from scams this holiday season with these five tips. Audrey Nguyen
Walmart illegally opened delivery drivers' deposit accounts, U.S. says Lawsuit alleges Walmart and the payments platform Branch Messenger cost delivery drivers millions of dollars in fees, opening deposit accounts without consent and requiring their use to get paid. Alina Selyukh
The Reddit community revives the holiday spirit after popular Secret Santa events end Swapping presents with strangers on the internet is a favorite pastime for many Reddit users. After two popular holiday gift exchanges ended, bereft merrymakers are set on keeping the tradition going. Emma Bowman
Albanian prime minister says TikTok ban was not a rushed reaction Prime Minister Edi Rama said over the weekend that the government will shut down TikTok for one year, accusing the popular video service of inciting violence and bullying, especially among children. The Associated Press
How AI deepfakes polluted elections in 2024 The most visible use of AI in many countries was to create memes and content whose artificial origins weren't disguised. They were often openly shared by politicians and their supporters. Shannon Bond
German researchers have figured out how to use AI to identify whiskey aromas Researchers in Germany have developed algorithms to differentiate between Scotch and American whiskey. The machines can also discern the aromas in a glass of whiskey better than human testers. Kai McNamee
Biden's legacy on AI policy President Biden broke new ground on AI policy, something his predecessors did not have to deal with. Deepa Shivaram
