Tesla faces federal safety probe over reports of faulty door handles on some Model Y vehicles

Tesla faces federal safety probe over reports of faulty door handles on some Model Y vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into reports that faulty electronic door handles on 2021 Tesla Model Y SUVs prevented owners from entering and exiting the vehicles, according to filing on the regulator’s website. In several cases, parents describe situations in which they were unable to access children inside the car. The Office…

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FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions and their effects on children

FTC launches inquiry into AI chatbot companions and their effects on children

The Federal Trade Commission has started an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI and Meta, about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their chatbots as companions. On Thursday, the FTC said it has sent letters to Google parent Alphabet, Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms, Snap, Character…

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Apple unveils new iPhone 17, upgraded AirPods and watch at annual tech launch

Apple unveils new iPhone 17, upgraded AirPods and watch at annual tech launch

Apple on Tuesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, AirPods and watch at the technology company’s launch event, held annually at its Cupertino, California, headquartetrs.Β  The iPhone 17 features a larger, 6.3-inch display and includes the new A19 chip to help power Apple’s AI features. The device’s front camera has also been upgraded to provide…

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