An EU privacy watchdog is investigating X.Pablo VERA / AFP via Getty ImagesA lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI alleges the Grok chatbot made sexualized images of three minors.The complaint accuses xAI of profiting from the "sexual predation of real people."Grok sparked massive backlash earlier this year after it was used to generate sexualized images.A new …
Travelers across the US faced longer than usual security lines this week.Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty ImagesAirport security checkpoints in the US are under pressure due to the partial government shutdown.Many now-unpaid TSA agents are skipping work or even quitting, causing long lines and wait times.Here's the latest on TSA delays, and how to check wait …
An Emirates Boeing 777 landing at Dubai International Airport on Monday.AFP via Getty ImagesDubai Airport briefly closed on Monday after a drone strike near the airport, causing flight chaos.65 flights were diverted to 34 different airports, including 22 flights to nowhere.Business Insider has mapped the disruption, which comes as Dubai attempts to return to normal.Scores …
Stylists think shoes with personality will be popular this spring.Valentina Frugiuele/Getty ImagesBusiness Insider asked professional stylists to share which shoe trends are in and out for spring.They said footwear with fun accents and low soles are trending this season.However, sky-high heels and dressy sneakers are on their way out.Fashion trends are always cycling in and …
3 digital nomads in Bali share how they got to the island and what life looks like there.BI, Friska Wirya, Jaro Cabla, Sydney ZuckermanBali remains a top destination for digital nomads in Southeast Asia because of visas and low costs.Three digital nomads in Bali share their career changes and financial experiences.They said there are challenges …
After following the Chinese playbook to success, Yuhao Xu left his coveted tech job to build an AI startup.Yuhao XuYuhao Xu studied at a top Chinese university and pursued the dream of working in Big Tech.In many Chinese families, stability and status are deeply valued, he told Business Insider.He gave up money and certainty to …
Shared Roof is a cohousing community in Seattle.Andrew StoreyDeveloper Chad Dale and a small group of his friends bought a vacation home to share together.Ultimately, the experiment was a bust, but it sparked the idea for something bigger.In 2023, Dale, his family, and friends opened Shared Roof, a 35-unit co-housing community in Seattle.Nearly a decade …
I tried Red Lobster after not eating there for two years. I can't wait to go back.Erin McDowell/Business InsiderI tried Red Lobster's "Shrimp Your Way" special and compared it to the chain's $30 endless shrimp.Both featured the same shrimp-powered menu items.I thought the portion sizes and quality of the food were better the second time …
Travis Kalanick is back — with a plan to take AI into the physical world.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicUber cofounder Travis Kalanick thinks we're on the precipice of a golden age. Kalanick unveiled Atoms, his new robotics company, on Friday.He said automation of the physical world will lead to autonomy and abundance for humans.The Uber-famous founder, Travis Kalanick, says …
Debris from an intercepted drone caused a fire near the Port of Fujairah in the UAE on Saturday.AP Photo/Altaf QadriA fire broke out near a key oil port in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday.Officials said debris from an intercepted drone caused the fire and that operations were suspended.The US attacked Kharg Island, a major …
