America's billionaires had a fantastic year
Of the ten individuals who saw the greatest increases in their net worth in 2024, per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, nine were U.S. citizens.
Who is Amelia Carter? Fake identity of NYC subway fire victim goes viral
After a woman was set on fire on the New York subway, a post falsely identifying her has gone viral on social media.
2025 will be a new world for tech. Entrepreneurs, get ready
Regardless of your politics, it's an exciting moment for people building new companies looking to harness and scale new tools.
The moment that defined 2024, according to Newsweek writers
From Donald Trump being shot at a campaign rally to Bashar al-Assad's shock overthrow, Newsweek writers on the moment of 2024: plus have your say.
Mark Cuban confronts Elon Musk's AfD remarks with his own AI chatbot
Mark Cuban used the artificial intelligence chatbot on Elon Musk's social media platform to investigate Musk's remarks about AfD and posted them on Friday.
Entertainment
Opinion: Nvidia showed me the future of AI in Gaming, but I'm not convinced
Nvidia's consumer AI efforts can sometimes be impressive, but finding anyone who wants it might be tough.
Data center energy demand could triple by 2028, government report warns
A Department of Energy report estimates that data centers could use up to 12 percent of all electricity produced in the U.S. within the next few years.
Sam Altman considers Elon Musk a "friend" despite lawsuits, "bullying"
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called billionaire Elon Musk his friend on a podcast Thursday, despite the two tech gurus' ongoing feud.
Steve Harvey death hoax: AI-generated article allegedly to blame
The comedian has not spoken publicly about the death rumors.
Sam Altman-backed nuclear startup reports largest corporate power agreement
Oklo inked a deal with the data-center company Switch to provide clean energy as nuclear power returns to favor.
Nvidia unveils AI supercomputer the size of your hand
Company claims the supercomputer is the most powerful and affordable computer for generative AI.
China warns US Congress against inflaming trade war
Lawmakers are poised to vote on a bill aimed to slow Chinese advancements in strategic technologies like artificial intelligence.
Trump and SoftBank CEO announce investment into US artificial intelligence
President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son announced the new investment in Mar-a-Lago on Monday.
What is the perfect Christmas movie? We asked ChatGPT
With a plethora of festive-themed flicks on the market, making the perfect choice can be an overwhelming task.
AI's air pollution problem: Data center energy use adds to deadly emissions
A study finds that growing demand for electricity to power AI data centers contributes harmful air pollution. Without cleaner power, the health toll will grow.
ChatGPT told to create "more beautiful" faces—produces disturbing results
The man behind the experiment said that ChatGPT produced an "alien-looking creature," after the chatbot was told to create beauty.
Google unveils Gemini 2.0 AI despite antitrust battle
Gemini 2.0 will integrate into free Google products like Chrome, YouTube, and Maps starting next year.
Google says its new quantum chip may prove parallel universes exist
Google's Willow chip is reigniting discussions about the possibility of parallel universes.
Mesmerizing AI clips imagine what life looked like in previous centuries
The creator behind popular AI-generated historical videos on TikTok spoke with Newsweek about the public's interest in the past.
50 Cent spreads fake AI video of Jay-Z and Diddy getting arrested
The humorous footage, which is obviously fake, shows the rappers holding wine glasses while in jail.
Apple iOS 18.2: Everything to know about iPhone's latest update
The new iPhone operating system update includes several AI-based features.
What Sam Altman and Elon Musk have said about each other
Sam Altman and Elon Musk are both major figures in the U.S. tech sector, but they don't always see eye-to-eye.
Advertising giants Omnicom and Interpublic announce $30B merger deal
Two of global advertising's "Big Four" are setting their rivalry aside in a multibillion-dollar stock-for-stock deal.
Celebrity News
Mariah Carey makes bold statement about viral rumors
The 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' hitmaker is defending herself against claims she used AI in a recent video.
"Numerous" substances that may slow aging discovered with new AI tool
A groundbreaking artificial intelligence platform has identified substances that could potentially slow the aging process.
America ready for four-day week says economist
Scott Santens argued "we should all benefit" from advances in AI due to the public funding it received.
"Connections" December 6: Hints and answers for game #544
"Connections" is a popular daily word game, and Newsweek has the best clues to help you solve it.
Donald Trump announces new AI and crypto czar: What we know
Trump announced that David O. Sacks will be the new White House AI and crypto czar in a post on Thursday night.
A year before CEO shooting, lawsuit alleged UHC used AI to deny coverage
The lawsuit accuses UnitedHealthcare of using artificial intelligence to deny coverage to elderly patients.
Big tech increases spending on infrastructure amid AI boom
Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft combined increased infrastructure investments by 81 percent year over year in the third quarter of 2024, per the report.

