Romance scam: Man manipulates $18K from family; FBI warns the public
The FBI is warning people about a surge in romance scams with Valentine’s Day around the corner.
The FBI is warning people about a surge in romance scams with Valentine’s Day around the corner.
Austin City Council passes TRUST Act to create framework for how city uses surveillance technology
The City of Austin will create a new framework for how to regulate surveillance technology. City Council unanimously voted for the TRUST Act.
The City of Austin will create a new framework for how to regulate surveillance technology. City Council unanimously voted for the TRUST Act.
Austin City Council removes agenda item to vote on AI security cameras at city parks
Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."
Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."
Vote on AI cameras at parks postponed amid protest
Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."
Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."
New autonomous grocery store is coming to North Austin
A new high-tech drive-thru promises to get your groceries to your car within two minutes.
A new high-tech drive-thru promises to get your groceries to your car within two minutes.
Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Texas bans popular Chinese apps including Shein, Temu on state-issued devices
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded a ban on Chinese-linked hardware, software, and AI tools, including major brands like Shein and Temu, across all state agencies to protect Texans' data from foreign exploitation.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded a ban on Chinese-linked hardware, software, and AI tools, including major brands like Shein and Temu, across all state agencies to protect Texans' data from foreign exploitation.
Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content
The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.
The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.
Former Texas teacher accused of using AI to make explicit images of students pleads guilty to possession
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
He was found in possession of over 365,000 images of child sex abuse material, including some AI-generated images from real photos of students.
Some Texas lawmakers stand against Trump executive order targeting state AI laws
An executive order signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump could put Texas at odds with the federal government over AI regulation.
An executive order signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump could put Texas at odds with the federal government over AI regulation.
DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Texas doctors warn against using ChatGPT as a self-diagnostic tool
Texas physicians say a rising number of patients are turning to ChatGPT for healthcare advice, and depending on how they're using it, the technology can either help or hinder their care.
Texas physicians say a rising number of patients are turning to ChatGPT for healthcare advice, and depending on how they're using it, the technology can either help or hinder their care.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Time person of the year 2025: Who are the ‘Architects of AI’?
Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.
Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.
Will there be AI regulation?
We still don't know President Trump's plan to regulate the use of artificial intelligence, but he said there is at least one move he won't allow and that is state and local officials passing their own regulations.
We still don't know President Trump's plan to regulate the use of artificial intelligence, but he said there is at least one move he won't allow and that is state and local officials passing their own regulations.
Waymo to file voluntary software recall regarding self-driving cars illegally passing school buses
Waymo says it will be filing a voluntary software recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall concerns reports of the self-driving cars illegally passing school buses.
Waymo says it will be filing a voluntary software recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall concerns reports of the self-driving cars illegally passing school buses.
New holiday scams to watch out for: BBB
As spending goes up for the holidays, unfortunately, so does scamming. The BBB is warning of new holiday scams.
As spending goes up for the holidays, unfortunately, so does scamming. The BBB is warning of new holiday scams.
Rizzbot vs IShowspeed: Company behind robot sues influencer for damages
An attorney at the center of a bizarre new lawsuit, one that pits the "Rizzbot" against IShowspeed, is speaking out. "Rizzbot" may be known for entertaining crowds, but the company behind him says a livestream encounter caused serious damage.
An attorney at the center of a bizarre new lawsuit, one that pits the "Rizzbot" against IShowspeed, is speaking out. "Rizzbot" may be known for entertaining crowds, but the company behind him says a livestream encounter caused serious damage.