Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know
Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.
NOAA debuts artificial intelligence models for hurricane season
The National Weather Service is testing artificial intelligence for the first time this hurricane season.
'Brooke's Law' awaits governor's signature. Here's how it targets 'deepfakes'
A bill dubbed "Brooke's Law" awaits the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis after Florida lawmakers passed the measure, which is aimed at cracking down on so-called "deepfakes."
FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk
Artificial intelligence uses mammograms to provide five-year risk scores for early detection
New app arrives in Tampa, aiming to keep community informed with help of artificial intelligence
An app expansion using artifical intelligence and a dedicated team has arrived in Tampa, allowing neighbors to keep each other in the loop. It's called the Citizen app.
Artificial intelligence changes the way colleges teach students pursuing certain industries
Artificial intelligence is no longer just disrupting industries — it’s rewriting the job market.
Newspaper's summer book list recommended nonexistent books
There's another artificial intelligence blunder impacting news organizations.
Judge rejects AI chatbots' free speech defense following teen's death
A federal judge has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit against Character.AI to proceed, rejecting the company’s argument that its chatbot is protected by the First Amendment.
Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
Teacher quits profession after viral rant on how AI is 'ruining' education
Former English teacher Hannah went viral for her honest video about quitting teaching because of frustrations over students lacking motivation due to technology.
New school coming to Tampa will be driven by artificial intelligence
A new K-8 school coming to Tampa this fall is driven by artificial intelligence.
AI bot Grok suggests facts ‘clash with some MAGA expectations’
Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, said in part that as it gets smarter – its "answers aim for facts and nuance, which can clash with some MAGA expectations." It also noted how “xAI tried to train me to appeal to the right."
'Godfather of AI' issues 'dire' warning about future of humanity
The Nobel Prize winner admits that there should be more regulations for artificial intelligence and that it may pose a threat to the future of humanity.
Federal legislation criminalizing AI-generated 'deep fake' porn heads to President Trump's desk
Artificial intelligence is now present in nearly every industry. While businesses see the benefits, law enforcement has seen how criminals have taken advantage of AI. In some cases, using AI to generate child porn.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the vacation-planning process
Different AI platforms can make the planning process more efficient.
Artificial Intelligence Google working to decode dolphin communication using AI
Now Google is using artificial intelligence to try and understand how they communicate with one another
USF doctor enters final year of research to see if AI can detect vocal diseases
Three years into a project using artificial intelligence and voice to detect diseases and disorders, a University of South Florida laryngologist is ready for the next step in helping patients.
Saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to ChatGPT is costing OpenAI millions, says CEO
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says saying “please" and “thank you" to ChatGPT costs the company “tens of millions" due to energy demands, but he believes the cost is worth it.
What to know before using AI to turn yourself into a Barbie doll or action figure
Turning yourself into a Barbie or action figure with AI has taken over social media – but experts say you should think twice before hitting "generate."
St. Pete plans to use A/I to reduce traffic
It almost doesn’t seem to matter the time of day; brake lights and bumper-to-bumper traffic are all too common in the Tampa Bay Area.