Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future
Read full article: Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's futureLawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence.
In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs work
Read full article: In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs workMany companies have ended remote work arrangements that began during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation
Read full article: Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilationPope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”.
Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Read full article: Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing backParents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
Read full article: Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chatsMeta Platforms is introducing an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp to allow private conversations with its AI chatbot.
China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to grow
Read full article: China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to growChina's Alibaba has reported accelerating AI and cloud revenue growth driven by the AI boom, which has jumped 38% in the January-March quarter compared to the year before.
Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation data
Read full article: Tech carries Wall Street to records, even as most stocks fall after discouraging inflation dataA rebound for technology stocks led Wall Street to records, even though the majority of U.S. stocks fell following another discouraging update on inflation.
What made UCF graduates boo a commencement speaker talking AI? Job concerns, students say
Read full article: What made UCF graduates boo a commencement speaker talking AI? Job concerns, students sayA commencement speech at the University of Central Florida is sparking debate online after comments about artificial intelligence drew boos from graduates during a recent ceremony for arts and humanities students.
How should Orange County’s schools allow AI usage? Board discussing updated policy
Read full article: How should Orange County’s schools allow AI usage? Board discussing updated policyHow should Orange County’s schools allow AI usage? The school board discussing that issue today, with the hopes of having a policy in place before the next school year. The proposal bans OpenAI programs and chatbots for emotional support, and but allows it for instruction in specific cases.
Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'
Read full article: Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'Greece’s defense minister has confirmed that a military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week is Ukrainian built.
Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform
Read full article: Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platformInstructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack.
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
Read full article: Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveriesAmazon is rapidly opening store-sized delivery hubs in dozens of U.S. and foreign cities to fulfill customers’ most urgent product needs in 30 minutes or less.
OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk
Read full article: OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon MuskOpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker.
Lawsuit blames ChatGPT for helping plan the FSU mass shooting
Read full article: Lawsuit blames ChatGPT for helping plan the FSU mass shootingThe widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the artificial intelligence chatbot for contributing to the tragedy.
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense
Read full article: Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defenseGoogle said Monday that it had disrupted a criminal group’s attempt to use artificial intelligence to exploit another company’s previously unknown digital vulnerability, adding to heightened worries across government and private industry about AI’s risks for cybersecurity.
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Read full article: The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafeThe coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.
What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash'
Read full article: What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash'The long-awaited “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” and a fresh collection from the Colombian superstar Maluma, are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Read full article: Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schoolsA key online learning system used by thousands of schools and universities is back after a cyberattack knocked it offline, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals.
US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices
Read full article: US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil pricesU.S. stocks rose to records following the latest sign that the nation’s job market is doing better than economists expected.
French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse images
Read full article: French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse imagesFrench prosecutors are seeking charges against Elon Musk and X for child sexual images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by Grok.
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves
Read full article: Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat wavesA renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills.
Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself
Read full article: Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itselfTed Turner’s death comes at a fraught time for cable news, which has struggled to retain viewership in an era of countless media choices and abundant streaming video.
Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders
Read full article: Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leadersQuestions about the dangers of artificial intelligence have been looming over the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Read full article: Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 millionApple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising of Siri's AI capabilities.
Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Read full article: Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of HormuzOil prices sank, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again.
Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
Read full article: Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murderThe man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, attempted arson and other charges.
Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allege
Read full article: Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allegeFive publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement.
Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist even in a digital world
Read full article: Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist even in a digital worldA recent trip to New Zealand to visit her pen pal of 40 years made an Associated Press reporter from New Hampshire wonder about the history of programs that bring strangers together to write letters.
OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
Read full article: OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30BGreg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and CEO Sam Altman’s top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion.
Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize
Read full article: Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer PrizeThe Associated Press has won a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for stories on the expansion of government surveillance efforts in China and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it.
Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
Read full article: Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robotThe robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits.
Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan Cohen
Read full article: Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan CohenShares of eBay are soaring before the opening bell after Ryan Cohen's GameStop announced an attempt to take over the company for about $56 billion, seeing it as a vehicle to compete with online retail giant Amazon.
New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase
Read full article: New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phaseNew Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Meta’s social media apps and algorithms to safeguard children in the second phase of a landmark trial on allegations that platforms such as Instagram have created a public safety hazard.
Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit Airlines
Read full article: Trump likes the idea of the government owning some US companies but took a pass on Spirit AirlinesPresident Donald Trump has taken a shine to the government taking stakes in the private sector.
Deltona High School will deploy new drones for emergencies on campus. Here’s how it will work
Read full article: Deltona High School will deploy new drones for emergencies on campus. Here’s how it will workDeltona High School is now the first school in the nation to test a drone system designed to respond to emergencies — including active shooter situations — directly on campus.
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
Read full article: US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systemsThe Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars.
What to Stream: 'The Drama,' MUNA, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens and 'The Other Bennet Sister'
Read full article: What to Stream: 'The Drama,' MUNA, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens and 'The Other Bennet Sister'“The Drama,” a rom-com that goes bad starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson and the synth-pop group MUNA releasing their fourth studio album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety
Read full article: Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safetyMeta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children.
Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofit
Read full article: Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofitElon Musk on Thursday sparred with an attorney for OpenAI during his third day of testimony in the contentious trial over the company’s pivot from nonprofit status to a for-profit venture valued at hundreds of billions of dollars.
From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work
Read full article: From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to workAs artificial intelligence permeates workplaces, it's changing the nature of jobs and how people do them.
Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rules
Read full article: Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rulesRoblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, says kids under 16 in Indonesia must undergo facial scans to verify their age.
Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical
Read full article: Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skepticalA new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers than their elders are.
The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies
Read full article: The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifiesUkraine is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to retain an edge on the battlefield, as the war with Russia enters a new technological phase.
Meta beats revenue expectations, boosts capital spending forecast for 2026
Read full article: Meta beats revenue expectations, boosts capital spending forecast for 2026Meta Platforms Inc. reports strong first-quarter results, surpassing expectations with significant earnings growth, but the stock slipped in after-hours trading.
Alphabet's first-quarter profit soars as Google's big AI bets help push stock to new highs
Read full article: Alphabet's first-quarter profit soars as Google's big AI bets help push stock to new highsGoogle’s transition into the era of artificial intelligence continued to pay off for its corporate parent, Alphabet Inc., which on Wednesday announced another quarter of the stellar growth that helped to more than double its already lofty market value during the past year.
Amazon reports increased 1Q profits and net sales fueled by cloud computing demand
Read full article: Amazon reports increased 1Q profits and net sales fueled by cloud computing demandAmazon is reporting increased profits and net sales during its fiscal first quarter, helped by surging growth in its prominent cloud computing unit.
Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI's beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman
Read full article: Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI's beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam AltmanElon Musk took the stand for the second day Wednesday in the landmark trial that pits the world’s richest person against Sam Altman, a fellow OpenAI co-founder he accuses of betraying promises to keep the company as a nonprofit dedicated to humanity’s benefit.
Florida House again rejects DeSantis’ AI, vaccine measures
Read full article: Florida House again rejects DeSantis’ AI, vaccine measuresTwo key priorities of Gov. Ron DeSantis that failed to advance in the regular legislative session were discarded as the House opened a special session on Tuesday. House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, said the House remains “fairly clear on our position” against the proposals to expand vaccine exemptions for public K-12 students and to protect consumers’ interactions with artificial intelligence.
Amazon touts a 'major expansion' with OpenAI as Microsoft ties loosen
Read full article: Amazon touts a 'major expansion' with OpenAI as Microsoft ties loosenAmazon announced what it called a “major expansion” of its partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Tuesday, a day after the artificial intelligence company said it was loosening its ties to longtime backer Microsoft.
The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China
Read full article: The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to ChinaThe Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China.
Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI's future
Read full article: Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI's futureElon Musk, the Tesla CEO, world’s richest man and OpenAI’s cofounder, took the stand Tuesday in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between himself and former friends Sam Altman and Greg Brockman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence.
Reporters covered the correspondents' dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spread
Read full article: Reporters covered the correspondents' dinner shooting in real time. Conspiracy theories still spreadConspiracy theories flooded the internet minutes after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attended by President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects
Read full article: Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspectsThe Supreme Court seems inclined to rule that police could use geofence warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users to find people near crime scenes.
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruption
Read full article: Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruptionArchaeologists at Pompeii have used artificial intelligence to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance
Read full article: Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI allianceMicrosoft said Monday it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the latest move to untether a close partnership that helped unleash an artificial intelligence boom.
Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officials
Read full article: Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officialsThe German government suspects Russia is behind phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, military personnel, and journalists.
Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case
Read full article: Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets caseA court in Taiwan has sentenced a former employee of Tokyo Electron to 10 years in prison for stealing trade secrets from TSMC.
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
Read full article: Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AITechnology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence.
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bond
Read full article: US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bondA U.S. soldier involved with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been granted bond, a day after being charged with using classified information about the operation to win more than $400,000 in an online prediction market.
At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up
Read full article: At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats upChina’s top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with global rivals in overseas markets.
Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactor
Read full article: Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactorCzech power company ČEZ has signed a deal with U.K. company Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for building the first small modular nuclear reactor in the Czech Republic.
China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
Read full article: China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI modelDeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update.
Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe
Read full article: Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universeApollo astronaut Harrison “Jack” Schmitt knows what the Artemis II crew was feeling when it rocketed into space earlier this month for a historic lunar flyby.
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US
Read full article: Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in USThe Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.
US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raid
Read full article: US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K Polymarket bet on Maduro raidA U.S. soldier involved in the military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information about the mission to win more than $400,000 in an online betting market.
Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them
Read full article: Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop themOffshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning far off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region.
Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts
Read full article: Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyoutsIn the latest round of tech industry job cuts, Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers and Microsoft is offering buyouts to a similar number.
Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s
Read full article: Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15sState-run media says Turkish lawmakers have passed a bill that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15.
Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike
Read full article: Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strikeThousands of Samsung Electronics' workers have rallied at its computer chip making complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike as the boom in artificial intelligence drives up memory-chip profits.
More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster
Read full article: More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disasterThe 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster fueled global fears about nuclear energy and slowed down its development in Europe and other regions.
Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems
Read full article: Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systemsAnthropic on Wednesday told an appeals court that it can’t manipulate its artificial intelligence tool Claude once it is deployed in classified Pentagon military networks.
Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion. Its stock keeps falling.
Read full article: Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion. Its stock keeps falling.The Trump family's alternative to Facebook and Twitter is shaking up its leadership in hopes of reviving the struggling business.
One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers
Read full article: One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workersDigital nomads often work from cafes, co-working spaces or airports, thanks to reliable internet and the rise of remote work.
SpaceX says it can buy AI coding tool Cursor for $60B later this year
Read full article: SpaceX says it can buy AI coding tool Cursor for $60B later this yearSpaceX says it has the rights to buy artificial intelligence coding tool Cursor for $60 billion later this year as Elon Musk’s space exploration and AI company looks for ways to compete with rivals Anthropic and OpenAI ahead of a planned Wall Street debut.
A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines
Read full article: A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machinesA paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players and sometimes defeating them, according to a new study in the journal Nature that shows how advances in artificial intelligence are making robots more agile.
Florida’s probe into OpenAI and the FSU shooting is now a criminal investigation, Uthmeier says
Read full article: Florida’s probe into OpenAI and the FSU shooting is now a criminal investigation, Uthmeier saysFlorida’s inquiry into OpenAI’s involvement in the mass shooting at Florida State University last year is now a criminal investigation, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday.
Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions
Read full article: Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billionsThe Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as leader of the social media platform after a stock collapse in the past year.
Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say
Read full article: Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will sayThe head of the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre warns that hostile nations like Russia, Iran and China are behind the most serious cyberattacks in the U.K. In a speech Wednesday, Richard Horne will emphasize that British businesses need to prepare for large-scale cyberattacks, especially if the U.K. becomes involved in international conflicts.
New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, seeking to halt unlicensed prediction market businesses
Read full article: New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, seeking to halt unlicensed prediction market businessesNew York is suing Coinbase and Gemini over unregulated and unlicensed prediction market platforms that the state contends are illegal gambling operations.