Bobby Allyn appears in the following:
A TikTok ban in the United States took a step closer to becoming a reality
Monday, April 22, 2024
The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Saturday that could lead to the company being banned in the U.S., and it's on a fast track to President Biden's desk.
Google to destroy private browsing history of millions who used 'Incognito Mode'
Tuesday, April 02, 2024
After settling a class action suit over the company's incognito viewing mode in Chrome, Google says it will destroy millions of user search histories.
Why green text bubble stigma is part of the anti-trust case against Apple
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Blue bubbles versus green bubbles. In texting it's the difference between iPhone owners and Android phone users. Green bubble people can be made to feel like unwelcome party crashers.
Reddit IPO: Why does Reddit want to become a public company?
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The popular social media site Reddit lists as a stock on the New York Stock Exchange Thursday. Its ticker symbol? RDDT. Reddit plans to reward its users by setting aside some stock for them.
House passes bill that would force TikTok's China parent company to sell or face ban
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
TikTok's Chinese parent company would have to sell off the popular app under a bipartisan bill approved overwhelmingly by the House Wednesday — or face a ban on all U.S. devices.
Apple ends its decade-long secret effort to build an electric car
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Apple is pulling the plug on its secretive electric, self-driving car project, according to multiple reports. Apple worked on EVs for a decade, but never released a car.
Popular social platform Reddit files to sell stock in an unusual IPO
Friday, February 23, 2024
The social media company Reddit, known for its "ask me anything events" and subreddits on many topics, is filing to trade on the New York Stock Exchange.
Why techies are excited about AI agents that do errands for you
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Gadgets powered by AI that can complete everyday tasks are coming into the workplace.
Examining the growing movement against the algorithms that control our lives
Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Whether it's a song that auto-plays on Spotify or a certain type of recommended video on YouTube, many people are fed up with the algorithms that guide our digital choices.
Microsoft, Google, Meta, other tech companies slash more than 21,000 jobs this year
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Dozens of tech companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, TikTok and Meta, are cutting jobs. It's the latest sign that Silicon Valley is still trying to adjust from the boom times of the pandemic.
Everyday users are complaining that the internet is more chaotic than ever
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
For many, the internet has become less fun and less informative. Those who study the web say there are underlying reasons for this, and the problems are expected to worsen with the rise of AI.
Everyday users are complaining that the internet is more chaotic than ever
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
For many, the internet has become less fun and less informative. Those who study the web say there are underlying reasons for this, and the problems are expected to worsen with the rise of AI.
Artificial intelligence faces more legal challenges
Wednesday, January 03, 2024
Legal challenges to the development and use of generative AI are accumulating. Developers are confronting potential legal minefields involving privacy, cybersecurity and defamation.
Bankruptcies were up this year, in spite of the U.S.'s improving economy
Friday, December 29, 2023
Corporate bankruptcies were up in 2023, reaching one of the highest levels in the past decade. Rising interest rates, high debt loads and inflation pushed a growing number of firms to the brink.
Why corporate bankruptcies were up in 2023 despite the improving economy
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Hundreds of debt-saddled companies filed for bankruptcy this year, as the era of easy money caught up to corporations. High interest rates mean banks aren't extending lifelines.
'New York Times' sues over AI using its articles without permission
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft claiming their artificial intelligence tools are using the publisher's content without permission.
Google to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit over how it runs its app store
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Google has agreed to pay $700 million to settle a lawsuit brought by dozens of states over how the company operates its app store.
Advertising boycott at the platform formerly known as Twitter grows by the day
Wednesday, December 06, 2023
Owner Elon Musk exacerbated the crisis by cursing out firms that chose to leave X, and said the boycott may sink the company. We hear the perspective on that from advertising insiders.
Looking back at the transformative first year of ChatGPT
Thursday, November 30, 2023
ChatGPT was introduced to the world a year ago. It has since become one of the fastest growing applications ever and potentially one of the most influential.
With Sam Altman back as CEO, what's next for OpenAI
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
With nearly the entire staff in open revolt against the board, Sam Altman has returned to OpenAI as CEO. The board that fired him last week has been dissolved and replaced with an interim board.