Apple’s iOS 18.1 brings AI advancements: Privacy tips you need
Apple’s iOS 18.1 introduces AI-powered updates to Siri and Apple Intelligence. Learn how these changes enhance personalization and how to protect your privacy.
How deepfake AI 'nightmare' could manipulate voters before presidential election
It’s election eve, Nov. 4, and a disturbing video is circulating on all the major social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.) It’s viral, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.
Nearly 50% of voters say deepfakes had some influence on election decision: Survey
A growing number of political deepfakes are infiltrating Americans' lives, and it's getting harder to detect which ones are fake, an expert says.
Character.AI lawsuit: Florida mom claims chatbot encouraged 14-year-old son to take his life
A Florida mom has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, an artificial intelligence company, alleging that one of its chatbots encouraged her 14-year-old son to kill himself and failed to recognize the warning signs he typed in.
Apple Intelligence release: When it's coming and what it is
With the Apple Intelligence release date revealed, here’s what you need to know about the new feature coming to your Apple devices.
Alpha School uses AI to teach students academics for just two hours a day
An Austin woman frustrated with traditional schooling is using artificial intelligence to teach kids academics with only two hours a day.
Microsoft deal would reopen Pennsylvania nuclear plant, site of 1979 partial meltdown, to power AI
A new agreement between Microsoft and Constellation Energy Corporation to provide power to the tech giant’s data centers for artificial intelligence is paving the way for the restart of a nuclear reactor on Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island, the site of a 1979 partial meltdown.
AI memes of cats, Trump and Harris flood social media during debate
Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media.
YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.
Tom Hanks issues warning about AI ads for 'wonder drugs': 'Do not be swindled''
Tom Hanks' name, likeness and voice are allegedly being used to promote 'miracle cures.'
AI: Job killer or catalyst for change? How technology is transforming employment
Artificial intelligence is increasingly enabling employers to automate tasks previously performed by humans, but it may not be the job killer some feared.
UT researchers using AI to find 'polluted' white dwarf stars
Astronomers at the University of Texas at Austin are using artificial intelligence to find and identify white dwarf stars. Malia Gao, research team leader, spoke with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak.
Austin leaders have plan to fight fires using AI
Austin city leaders have a plan to fight fires using artificial intelligence. First responders added AI technology to their tool belts to increase fire response times.
Pflugerville company uses AI to revolutionize returns
Vendidit is using artificial intelligence to make returning products more efficient. Co-founder Gary Stephens joins FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss in this FOX 7 Focus.
No, the NFL isn't using facial recognition software to monitor fans
The internet is abuzz over a tweet claiming the Cowboys and NFL were set to use facial recognition on fans. The problem is — that’s not true. The false post gained thousands of shares while te factual post from the NFL’s PR rep only got 24 shares.
Apple's new AI features to be delayed after iOS 18 release: report
Apple's upcoming release of new artificial intelligence (AI) tools is now expected to occur later than originally expected, coming after the initial launch of the new iOS 18 software for iPhone and iPads, according to a report.
OpenAI's SearchGPT seeks to challenge Google in fight for dominant search engine
OpenAI is testing the SearchGPT feature, which would give users quicker and timely answers to their questions in search results online.
Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton delivers House speech with AI-cloned voice
When Jennifer Wexton rose Thursday to speak on the House floor, something she has done countless times before, the congresswoman used a voice she thought was gone forever.
Mark Cuban asked ChatGPT who should be president after first debate analysis — here’s what it said
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban fed the first presidential debate transcript between Joe Biden and Donald Trump into OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Here's who it thinks should be president.
Can artificial intelligence decode dog barks?
Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.