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Police confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old girl, probe whether young men were at the controls
German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting movements toward her, police said.
Romance scammers are getting harder to catch. The consequences are costly.
For people looking for love online, a match with a scammer could cost them their life savings.
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta will lead on smart glasses privacy despite ‘pervert glasses’ criticism
In an interview with NBC News chief tech analyst Joanna Stern, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta will do more to highlight its safeguards against secret recording.
Robotaxi emergency phone numbers found disconnected and unstaffed
Texas law requires autonomous vehicle companies to tell first responders how to reach them in emergencies. NBC News tested the numbers in all 17 published plans.
House Democrat asks regulators to investigate Tesla over sleeping drivers
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., said an NBC News investigation last month about napping drivers raised concerns about the safeguards meant to ensure they are paying attention.
Families suing Roblox face a fight over the fine print
Over 150 families are suing Roblox, alleging children faced sexual exploitation and assault. Roblox is fighting to keep the cases out of court.
Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure during which the company’s value skyrocket to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone’s enormous popularity.
Florida bans Flock and other license plate readers from state highways
Florida’s state transportation office revoked the ability of local police to put license plate readers on state highways.
Tesla drivers are bypassing safety features to nap at the wheel while their cars drive
Tesla owners are becoming more brazen about their willingness to shut their eyes and take a nap while the software inside their car handles the driving.
Hacker targets ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ in apparent leak
The gaming world has been rattled by what appears to be a major leak of the highly anticipated “Grand Theft Auto VI,” with the alleged hacker warning other publishers that “no one is safe” from similar breaches.