Walt Disney Co. has signed a landmark three-year licensing pact with OpenAI on Thursday, allowing its signature animated characters, from Mickey Mouse to Simba, to appear in AI-generated videos on ...

The conservative-majority United States Supreme Court is considering arguments in a case that could roll back existing limits on political party spending, potentially opening the door to further ...

Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase apologized on social media Monday for spitting on Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey in Week 11 and the incident was the lead topic at his press conference on Tuesday. It ...

Meta AI, Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot now have eerily human voices. WSJ’s Joanna Stern strapped the AI bots to a tripod and took them to a cabin in the woods to test their ...

Prolific voice actor Nolan North, best known for his role as Nathan Drake in the Uncharted series, claims that he didn't know his Assassin's Creed character Desmond Miles had been killed off until a ...

The IRS unveiled contribution limit changes for popular retirement plans, including 401(k) plans and IRAs. Americans who contribute to 401(k) and 403(b) plans, as well as governmental 457 plans and ...

Americans saving for retirement will have a chance to save more before taxes in 2026, the IRS said. Next year, the annual employee deferral limit will rise to $24,500, from $23,500 in 2025, for ...

The 401(k) catch-up contribution limit will increase to $8,000 in 2026, up from $7,500 for 2025 for many who are 50 and older. Some participants who are 50 and older can contribute up to $32,500 each ...

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Popular artificial intelligence ...

Character.AI plans to ban children from talking with its AI chatbots starting next month amid growing scrutiny over how young users are interacting with the technology. The company, known for its vast ...

The start-up, which creates A.I. companions, faces lawsuits from families who have accused Character.AI’s chatbots of leading teenagers to kill themselves. By Natallie Rocha and Kashmir Hill Natallie ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains discussion of suicide. Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the ...