Misinformation machines? AI chatbots can spew falsehoods, even accuse people of crimes they never committed
"AI poses risks to fundamental rights and even the physical safety of our country's citizens," one legal expert says.
Savvy criminals using artificial intelligence to their advantage
As technology evolves so are scammers. In this newest scam, bad guys are using artificial intelligence to their advantage.
YouTube rolls out updated policy for eating disorder-related content
YouTube introduced the new changes this week to better manage video content about eating disorders.
Ex-Theranos tech Sunny Balwani begins serving prison time in California
Former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny" Balwani, 57, began serving his prison term Thursday at FCI Terminal Island prison in San Pedro, Calif.
These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now
Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.
Taxidermy bird drones aim to assist, advance wildlife research
Researchers hope to expand what they learn from these taxidermy bird drones to improve fuel efficiency in aviation and possibly into assisting space exploration.
Have ChatGPT skills? 9 in 10 companies hiring want you, survey finds
A recent survey found that businesses are seeking employees with ChatGPT experience, with 30% saying the need is urgent. Companies are looking to hire "prompt engineers" and some are offering starting salaries exceeding $200k.
Twitter starts removing blue check marks from users who don’t pay
Twitter will require users to pay a monthly fee to keep the blue check mark. The social media giant had about 300,000 verified users under the original blue check system — many of them journalists, athletes, and public figures.
McDonald's fries' flavor 'secret' shared on TikTok shocks customers: 'Bad news for vegetarians'
McDonald’s USA’s World Famous Fries 'taste so good' because of what they’re made with, says Jordan Howlett, a TikTok fast food influencer.
Apple unveils high-yield savings account for Apple Card holders
According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.
Budweiser releases new pro-America ad with iconic mascot in wake of Anheuser-Busch Mulvaney controversy
The advertisement features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses passing iconic American landmarks.
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
Emeryville entrepreneur arrested in connection with stabbing death of Cash App exec Bob Lee
San Francisco police on Thursday arrested a tech entrepreneur in connection with the stabbing death of Cash App tech founder Bob Lee – ending the false rumors that this was a random attack in a lawless, overly progressive city.
What we know about Nima Momeni, suspect in Cash App founder Bob Lee's stabbing death
San Francisco police arrested Nima Momeni, the founder of Expand IT in Emeryville, in connection with the fatal stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Here's what we know:
NPR stops using Twitter after labeled 'Government-funded Media'
National Public Radio says it will no longer maintain its Twitter accounts after the social media platform labeled the organization "Government-funded Media."
Elon Musk says owning Twitter is 'painful' but needed to be done
Billionaire Elon Musk has told the BBC that running Twitter has been “quite painful" but that the social media company is now roughly breaking even after he acquired it late last year.
Brevard County updating policies to restrict phones, smartwatches, other technology in classroom
The Brevard County School Board is cracking down on wireless technology in the classroom. The board has been revising the current policy and trying to find new ways to make sure the classroom is used for learning.
University of Houston using Artificial Intelligence to combat food insecurity
UH says a new project funded by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation "aims to help food pantries communicate with other pantries, food donors, and agencies while also helping to provide culturally aware and personalized food to clients."
The new slow and painful dating trend of 'fizzling', explained
Not a breakup, not ghosting, just a long, slow, burn. Fizzling is the new dating trend and it's leaving people hurt and confused.
2 arrested in deadly crash that killed TikTok influencer 'Ali Spice'
Police have arrested two men who were allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed three young people late last year, including TikTok influencer Alexandra Dulin, known to her fans as “Ali Spice."