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EXCLUSIVE — 'We Wrote the Truth and These Days the Left Hates the Truth': Nashville Hitmakers Launch 'Try That in a Small Town' Podcast Featuring Jason Aldean

"Try That in a Small Town" took on a life of its own, well beyond anything its creators could have foreseen. Now the writers behind the 2023 hit are looking to turn that headline-making controversy into something positive with a new podcast that they hope will return some of the spotlight to those small American towns, and maybe some bigger ones, that are referenced in the song.

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Report: China’s Huawei Secretly Funds Tech Research at American Universities

China’s state-linked electronics giant Huawei has reportedly been “secretly funding cutting-edge research at American universities” through a Washington-based nonprofit called the Optica Foundation.

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Kroger, Walt Disney Explore Joining Forces in Retail Streaming

Kroger and Walt Disney are reportedly exploring joining forces in a retail streaming deal that would involve bringing Disney+ to the food retailer's grocery delivery program.

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Ukraine Debuts AI-Generated Foreign Ministry "Spokeswoman"

The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs debuted a "spokeswoman" named "Victoria Shi," a digital character created by artificial intelligence.

The post Ukraine Debuts AI-Generated Foreign Ministry “Spokeswoman” appeared first on Breitbart.

Drake, Taylor Swift Label Universal Music Group Strikes Deal with TikTok

Universal Music Group, the label pop star Taylor Swift and rapper Drake are on, has reportedly singed a new licensing agreement with China's TikTok app.

The post Drake, Taylor Swift Label Universal Music Group Strikes Deal with TikTok appeared first on Breitbart.

Poll: Majority of Americans See TikTok as a Chinese Influence Tool

A majority of Americans see China's popular TikTok app as a Chinese tool meant to influence and shape U.S. public opinion, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

The post Poll: Majority of Americans See TikTok as a Chinese Influence Tool appeared first on Breitbart.

Mass broadband outages reported in Nepal

Broadband internet service was disrupted across much of Nepal on Thursday as Indian vendors began withdrawing service to Nepali operators over payment defaults.

Hollywood Studios on Collision Course With Actors over AI Limitations

A clash is brewing in Hollywood as actors seek to impose limits on artificial intelligence technology -- particularly when it comes to their digital likenesses -- while studios are pushing back, arguing that such limits would violate First Amendment rights.

The post Hollywood Studios on Collision Course With Actors over AI Limitations appeared first on Breitbart.

Spinning Wheels: Peloton CEO Steps Down amid More Layoffs, 92% Drop in Stock Price

Peloton, the once-thriving fitness company, has hit another rough patch as it struggles to regain its footing in the post-pandemic era. CEO Barry McCarthy is now stepping down after the company's share price dropped about 92 percent during his tenure.

The post Spinning Wheels: Peloton CEO Steps Down amid More Layoffs, 92% Drop in Stock Price appeared first on Breitbart.

China's TikTok Tests Bypassing Apple's Commission on In-App Purchases

China's TikTok appears to be probing ways to avoid paying Apple's 30 percent commission on digital purchases made through its iOS app.

The post China’s TikTok Tests Bypassing Apple’s Commission on In-App Purchases appeared first on Breitbart.

Ford 'BlueCruise' Driver Assist System Under Federal Investigation After 2 Fatal Crashes

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a preliminary investigation into Ford's BlueCruise driver assistance system following two separate fatal crashes that occurred at night. BlueCruise joins Tesla's Autopilot as the second driver assistance program to face federal scrutiny.

The post Ford ‘BlueCruise’ Driver Assist System Under Federal Investigation After 2 Fatal Crashes appeared first on Breitbart.

Tesla Backtracks on Supercharger Expansion Plans After Firing Entire Charging Team

Elon Musk's recent decision to fire Tesla's entire charging team has reportedly already led to the company pulling back on its plans to expand the Supercharger network. EV owners already face difficulties finding working charging stations, especially during busy travel times, and these difficulties aren't likely to be lessened anytime soon.

The post Tesla Backtracks on Supercharger Expansion Plans After Firing Entire Charging Team appeared first on Breitbart.

Fox News AI Newsletter: Jobs AI can't take

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

Don't use science fiction to inspire public policy on AI

If policymakers rely on fictional scenarios as reasons to regulate AI, America risks losing its global lead on AI and may never realize the full benefits of the technology.

Comrade Elon: Tesla Shares Rise 15% After Sweetheart Deal with Chinese Government

Shares of Elon Musk's Tesla went up 15 percent on Monday after the electric carmaker reached a key milestone to roll out its advanced driver-assistance technology Full Self Driving (FSD) in China.

The post Comrade Elon: Tesla Shares Rise 15% After Sweetheart Deal with Chinese Government appeared first on Breitbart.

Former Insiders: Tiktok's Efforts to 'Protect' U.S. Citizens Left Platform's Back Door Open for China

TikTok's claim that it was walling off U.S. user data from its parent company, Chinese tech giant ByteDance, only applied to the "front door" while the app left the back door wide open, according to former employees.

The post Former Insiders: Tiktok’s Efforts to ‘Protect’ U.S. Citizens Left Platform’s Back Door Open for China appeared first on Breitbart.

Major Newspapers Launch Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Microsoft over AI Copyright Violations

In a move that could reshape the relationship between news publishers and AI giants, eight prominent newspapers owned by investment firm Alden Global Capital have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement.

The post Major Newspapers Launch Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Microsoft over AI Copyright Violations appeared first on Breitbart.

EU Launches Investigation of Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Meddling in Elections

European regulators have launched an investigation into Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, escalating pressure on the tech giant to bolster its safeguards against misinformation and foreign interference on Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp ahead of pivotal EU elections.

The post EU Launches Investigation of Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Meddling in Elections appeared first on Breitbart.

Elon's Pink Slips Strike Again: Tesla Axes More Jobs, Including Senior Execs and EV Charging Team

Tesla has reportedly laid off hundreds of employees, including senior executives and a majority of its Supercharging team. The desperate move comes on the heels of a major recent layoff of 14,000 workers, part of what Musk claims is an "absolutely hard core" plan to cut costs at the struggling EV company.

The post Elon’s Pink Slips Strike Again: Tesla Axes More Jobs, Including Senior Execs and EV Charging Team appeared first on Breitbart.

ChatGPT Developer OpenAI Strikes Deal to Use Financial Times Journalism to Train AI Models

ChatGPT developer OpenAI has reportedly struck a deal with the Financial Times that allows it to use the newspaper's journalism content as a means for training artificial intelligence systems.

The post ChatGPT Developer OpenAI Strikes Deal to Use Financial Times Journalism to Train AI Models appeared first on Breitbart.

Lawsuits Challenge Elon Musk's Claim of Driver Responsibility in Tesla Autopilot Crashes

As Elon Musk's Tesla faces multiple lawsuits and a federal investigation, the company's assertion that drivers are solely responsible for crashes involving its Autopilot technology is coming under intense scrutiny.

The post Lawsuits Challenge Elon Musk’s Claim of Driver Responsibility in Tesla Autopilot Crashes appeared first on Breitbart.

Consumer Alert: Update Google Chrome Immediately to Stop Critical Vulnerability

Google has issued an urgent warning to its vast user base of over 1 billion Chrome users, strongly advising them to update their browsers as soon as possible to protect against a critical security vulnerability.

The post Consumer Alert: Update Google Chrome Immediately to Stop Critical Vulnerability appeared first on Breitbart.

Nolte: Ford’s EV Division Lost $1.3B in Q1 -- That's $132K per Car!

Ford's electric vehicle (EV) division lost $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2024, which adds up to a $132,000 loss for each of the 10,000 EVs sold.

The post Nolte: Ford’s EV Division Lost $1.3B in Q1 — That’s $132K per Car! appeared first on Breitbart.

Study: AI-Generated Reviews Deceive Humans and Detectors, Eroding Trust in Online Platforms

A recent study by Yale School of Management professor Balázs Kovács reveals that AI-generated restaurant reviews can pass the "Turing test" by fooling both human readers and AI detectors, potentially undermining the credibility of online reviews.

The post Study: AI-Generated Reviews Deceive Humans and Detectors, Eroding Trust in Online Platforms appeared first on Breitbart.

The state of the American teenager

From the dislocating effects of the pandemic that impacted teens' academic and social development to the effects of widespread smartphone use, there are plenty of reasons to be concerned.

Why does my PC freeze and how do I fix it? Expert answers

Tech guru Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson offers solutions to fixing a personal computer that freezes up. There are a number of reasons this might be happening.

xAI, Elon Musk's AI Venture, Raises $6 Billion to Take on OpenAI

xAI, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup aiming to rival ChatGPT developer OpenAI, is set to close a massive $6 billion funding round that values the 10-month-old company at a staggering $18 billion.

The post xAI, Elon Musk’s AI Venture, Raises $6 Billion to Take on OpenAI appeared first on Breitbart.

Mark Zuckerberg's Metaverse Ambitions Persist Despite Billions in Losses for Meta

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, continues to invest heavily in his Metaverse vision, even as its Reality Labs division reports significant financial losses, including an astounding $3.8 billion loss in the first quarter of 2024.

The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Ambitions Persist Despite Billions in Losses for Meta appeared first on Breitbart.

Masters of the Universe: Google Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Stock Soars

Google's parent company Alphabet exceeded analysts' expectations in its first-quarter results, driving shares up by about 10 percent in morning trading on Friday.

The post Masters of the Universe: Google Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Stock Soars appeared first on Breitbart.

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Allows Facebook and Instagram to Be Flooded with Explicit 'AI Girlfriend' Ads

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has come under fire for flooding Facebook and Instagram with ads promoting sexually explicit "AI girlfriend" apps while simultaneously cracking down on content posted by human prostitutes.

The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Allows Facebook and Instagram to Be Flooded with Explicit ‘AI Girlfriend’ Ads appeared first on Breitbart.

Zac Brown Band Founder John Driskell Hopkins 'Scared to Death' of Artificial Intelligence

John Driskell Hopkins, one of the founding members of the Zac Brown Band, says he is "scared to death" over the advancement of artificial intelligence and what it will do to the entertainment industry and society at large.

The post Zac Brown Band Founder John Driskell Hopkins ‘Scared to Death’ of Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Breitbart.

Report: China's ByteDance Wants TikTok Shut down in U.S. if Legal Fight Fails

Chinese tech giant ByteDance reportedly wants TikTok to shutdown in the United States if its legal fight against the recently passed ban-or-sell legislation fails.

The post Report: China’s ByteDance Wants TikTok Shut down in U.S. if Legal Fight Fails appeared first on Breitbart.

Spotify CEO Rakes in $119 Million on Stock Sale as Artists Lament Stingy Royalties

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has raked in nearly $119 million in a stock sale after recently overseeing the layoff of 1,500 employees -- a reduction that Ek himself acknowledged created a "significant" challenge" for the streaming company.

The post Spotify CEO Rakes in $119 Million on Stock Sale as Artists Lament Stingy Royalties appeared first on Breitbart.

Democrats Return to Net Neutrality, Despite Economic Damage

The vote Thursday by the Democrat majority on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to restore Obama-era Net Neutrality rules returns the U.S. to the vulnerable place it was in before the policy was ended under Trump.

The post Democrats Return to Net Neutrality, Despite Economic Damage appeared first on Breitbart.

China's Car Makers Readying to Flood the West with Cheap EVs

Do you drive a China-made electric vehicle (EV)? If the answer is "no" then Beijing would like to think one day you will have little choice but to answer "yes."

The post China’s Car Makers Readying to Flood the West with Cheap EVs appeared first on Breitbart.

My daughter was killed at 19, and this barbaric trend of casually filming violence has to stop

In the age of social media, police frequently identify deceased persons and locate their parents long after clips of the crime scene have already been circulated online for everyone to see.

China's TikTok to File Court Challenge to U.S. Sell-or-Ban Law

China's TikTok says it plans to file a lawsuit against the U.S. ban-or-sell legislation that President Joe Biden signed into law on Wednesday. The Chinese company, controlled by a hostile foreign country, ironically told Americans that it will "fight" for their "rights," adding, "the Constitution is on our side."

The post China’s TikTok to File Court Challenge to U.S. Sell-or-Ban Law appeared first on Breitbart.

Buyer's Market: Experts Ponder What Company Could Buy China's TikTok Preventing Ban

While President Joe Biden signed legislation on Wednesday that would force Chinese tech giant ByteDance to sell TikTok in nine months or else be banned in the United States, the question of who could actually swoop in and buy the social media platform remains.

The post Buyer’s Market: Experts Ponder What Company Could Buy China’s TikTok Preventing Ban appeared first on Breitbart.

Radical NPR chief Katherine Maher's top secret agenda

NPR CEO Katherine Maher’s résumé provides us with a map of modern power, connecting political revolutions overseas with the cultural revolution here at home.

Elon Musk's Twitter Censors ALIPAC Ad on Documentation of Noncitizen Voters Citing 'Hate Speech'

Americans For Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) has withdrawn support for Elon Musk's X/Twitter after the platform censored its ad promoting a new website and forum section aimed at documenting noncitizen and illegal migrant voters.

The post Elon Musk’s Twitter Censors ALIPAC Ad on Documentation of Noncitizen Voters Citing ‘Hate Speech’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Senate Investigation Reveals Real Reason Behind Eventbrite's Canceling of Riley Gaines

An extensive report published by Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz reveals that ticket-selling company Eventbrite refused to sell tickets to save women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines due to the company’s left-wing political ideology. In his report entitled “Weaponizing Terms of

The post Senate Investigation Reveals Real Reason Behind Eventbrite’s Canceling of Riley Gaines appeared first on Breitbart.

Thought Police: Google Launches "Prebunking" Campaign to Counter 'Election Misinformation'

Google claims it is stepping up efforts to combat online "misinformation" ahead of the European Union's parliamentary elections in June with a new "prebunking" initiative. The European elections will likely serve as a dry run for Google's attempts to influence the 2024 presidential election.

The post Thought Police: Google Launches “Prebunking” Campaign to Counter ‘Election Misinformation’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Lawsuit: China's TikTok Flooded Teen with Pro-Suicide Content Before His Death

An Arkansas mother is suing China's popular TikTok app following the death of her son, saying he "would be alive today had he not seen those videos" on the Chinese social media platform.

The post Lawsuit: China’s TikTok Flooded Teen with Pro-Suicide Content Before His Death appeared first on Breitbart.

Report Claims Russian Hackers Disrupted Texas Town’s Water Supply

A report published by cybersecurity firm Mandiant last week claimed that a gang of hackers linked to the Russian government has attacked water utility companies around the world, including a treatment plant in the northern Texas town of Muleshoe.

The post Report Claims Russian Hackers Disrupted Texas Town’s Water Supply appeared first on Breitbart.

Jennifer Lopez's Netflix Thriller 'Atlas' Slammed as 'AI Propaganda'

Pop star Jennifer Lopez's Netflix thriller, "Atlas" -- about a scientist who is forced to confront her "deep distrust of artificial intelligence" by turning to AI to help her save humanity -- has been slammed as "AI propaganda."

The post Jennifer Lopez’s Netflix Thriller ‘Atlas’ Slammed as ‘AI Propaganda’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Controversial 'Hate Speech' Provisions Sneak into Kids Online Safety Act

Democrats are sneaking online censorship of “hate speech” into the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) under the guise of “protecting kids” – and many Republicans on capitol hill appear to be on board.

The post Controversial ‘Hate Speech’ Provisions Sneak into Kids Online Safety Act appeared first on Breitbart.

China's TikTok Plots Its Escape from U.S. Sell-or-Ban Legislation

China's TikTok is reportedly exploring its options to see if it can escape the sell-or-ban legislation that the U.S. Senate passed on Tuesday night, sending the bill to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature. 

The post China’s TikTok Plots Its Escape from U.S. Sell-or-Ban Legislation appeared first on Breitbart.

Lawsuit: Amazon AI Exec Was Pressured to Ignore Copyright Violations

A former Amazon AI scientist, Dr. Viviane Ghaderi, has filed a lawsuit against the tech giant, claiming she faced discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination after disclosing her pregnancy and raising concerns about copyright infringement in AI research.

The post Lawsuit: Amazon AI Exec Was Pressured to Ignore Copyright Violations appeared first on Breitbart.

Department of Bad Ideas: Flamethrowing Robot Dog Can Torch Anything in Its Path

In a bizarre twist that seems straight out of a dystopian sci-fi movie, U.S. residents can now legally purchase a flame-throwing robot dog named Thermonator for just under $10,000.

The post Department of Bad Ideas: Flamethrowing Robot Dog Can Torch Anything in Its Path appeared first on Breitbart.

Joe Biden Signs Bill Potentially Banning TikTok, Bundled with Ukraine-Israel Aid

President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in U.S.

The post Joe Biden Signs Bill Potentially Banning TikTok, Bundled with Ukraine-Israel Aid appeared first on Breitbart.

TikTok Influencer, ‘Club Rat’ Director Eva Evans Cause of Death Revealed

The cause of death has been announced for Eva Evans, a TikTok influencer and director of the Prime Video series Club Rat, who died at the weekend aged 29.

The post TikTok Influencer, ‘Club Rat’ Director Eva Evans Cause of Death Revealed appeared first on Breitbart.

Tesla Stock Surges Despite Dismal Quarter as Elon Musk Promises Affordable EVs by 2025

Tesla shares jumped almost 12 percent in pre-market trading on Wednesday after CEO Elon Musk announced that the company aims to start production of affordable electric vehicle models by early 2025, or possibly even late this year. The bounce comes despite dismal earnings, including net income that dropped 55 percent in the first quarter.

The post Tesla Stock Surges Despite Dismal Quarter as Elon Musk Promises Affordable EVs by 2025 appeared first on Breitbart.

TikTok Faces U.S. Ban as Bill Set to Be Signed by Biden

The U.S. Senate approved a bill late Tuesday night that could see TikTok banned in America over national security fears.

The post TikTok Faces U.S. Ban as Bill Set to Be Signed by Biden appeared first on Breitbart.

Google Fires 50+ Employees for Protesting Israeli Government Contract

Google has fired more than 50 employees in the past week for participating in protests against the company's cloud computing deal with the Israeli government, according to activist group No Tech for Apartheid.

The post Google Fires 50+ Employees for Protesting Israeli Government Contract appeared first on Breitbart.

Media Research Center: Facebook Has Interfered in U.S. Elections 39 Times Since 2008

A recent study conducted by the Media Research Center (MRC) has uncovered 39 instances of Facebook interfering with U.S. elections since 2008, raising concerns about the platform's influence on the democratic process.

The post Media Research Center: Facebook Has Interfered in U.S. Elections 39 Times Since 2008 appeared first on Breitbart.

UnitedHealth Confirms Massive Ransomware Hack Affects 'Substantial Proportion' of Americans

UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest health insurance providers in the United States, recently disclosed that a ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has led to a significant theft of private healthcare data belonging to a "substantial proportion of people in America."

The post UnitedHealth Confirms Massive Ransomware Hack Affects ‘Substantial Proportion’ of Americans appeared first on Breitbart.

‘A Knight’s Tale’ Director: Netflix Algorithm Concluded a Sequel with Female Protagonist Would Flop

A Knight’s Tale director Brian Helgeland revealed his past efforts to make a sequel to his 2001 medieval action-comedy classic were stymied by the Netflix algorithm which deemed a female protagonist would lead to box office flop.

The post ‘A Knight’s Tale’ Director: Netflix Algorithm Concluded a Sequel with Female Protagonist Would Flop appeared first on Breitbart.

Facebook has ‘interfered’ with US elections 39 times since 2008: study

Meta-owned social media juggernaut Facebook has "interfered" with elections in the United States at least 39 times since 2008, according to a study by the Media Research Center.

States Rush to Combat AI-Generated Deepfake Nudes Targeting Minors

In response to the growing issue of boys using AI apps to create and share sexually explicit images of their female classmates, state legislators across the United States are introducing bills to protect minors from this new form of exploitation. Meanwhile, Silicon Valley continues to make billions with the very AI models boys are exploiting.

The post States Rush to Combat AI-Generated Deepfake Nudes Targeting Minors appeared first on Breitbart.

Rapper Drake Uses AI to Resurrect Tupac Shakur for a Guest Verse

Platinum-selling rapper Drake has revived the late Tupac Shakur by using artificial intelligence technology in a new diss track against rival artist Kendrick Lamar.

The post Rapper Drake Uses AI to Resurrect Tupac Shakur for a Guest Verse appeared first on Breitbart.

TikTok Ban Bill Expected to Pass This Week

The legislation that would ban China's TikTok app in the United States unless its parent company, Chinese tech giant ByteDance, sells it could become law within days.

The post TikTok Ban Bill Expected to Pass This Week appeared first on Breitbart.

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Plans for You to Not See Donald Trump on Platforms Before Election

In a significant shift from its previous approach to elections, Mark Zuckerberg's Meta is distancing itself from politics, which could have a profound impact on the 2024 U.S. presidential election. An analysis of posts by the Trump and Biden campaigns show both have faced a 60 percent drop in engagement between 2020 and 2024 on Facebook.

The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Plans for You to Not See Donald Trump on Platforms Before Election appeared first on Breitbart.

EV Demand Challenges: Elon Musk's Tesla Slashes Prices on Most Models

In a desperate attempt to stimulate sales and prop up a stock price dropping like a rock, Elon Musk's Tesla has reduced the prices of three of its five models in the United States.

The post EV Demand Challenges: Elon Musk’s Tesla Slashes Prices on Most Models appeared first on Breitbart.

Anti-Israel Protesters Set Up Encampment at MIT

Students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge have established an anti-Israel encampment on the university's lawn, days after a similar encampment was established at Columbia University in New York.

The post Anti-Israel Protesters Set Up Encampment at MIT appeared first on Breitbart.

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