Florida Legislature moving in different directions on AI regulations
The state Senate is now on the board with two bills that are intended to protect Floridians from the worst consequences of the latest computer technology.
The state Senate is now on the board with two bills that are intended to protect Floridians from the worst consequences of the latest computer technology.
Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
OpenAI revising Pentagon contract; CEO Altman admits 'sloppy' deal
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
Florida Poly to launch cybersecurity and AI laboratory on campus
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
After receiving nearly $3 million in federal funding, the security operations center on campus will be expanded with the addition of an artificial intelligence lab.
Pinellas County uses AI facial recognition to reunite lost pets with families via Petco Love Lost
Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according to Jennifer Renner, the director of Pinellas County Animal Services.
Nationally, one in five animals that enter an animal shelter ends up back home, according to Jennifer Renner, the director of Pinellas County Animal Services.
Energy company expands footprint, including adding jobs at Gibsonton plant
Siemens Energy is making its footprint larger in the Bay Area by investing $1 billion dollars into the workforce in the United States, with a lot of the work happening at its plant in Gibsonton.
Siemens Energy is making its footprint larger in the Bay Area by investing $1 billion dollars into the workforce in the United States, with a lot of the work happening at its plant in Gibsonton.
USF students to crack code on cyber criminals through new criminology and AI degree
As more tech companies call the Tampa Bay area home and bring along a workforce pipeline, USF and Cyber Florida shared how future classes will help graduates be forces for good against cyber criminals.
As more tech companies call the Tampa Bay area home and bring along a workforce pipeline, USF and Cyber Florida shared how future classes will help graduates be forces for good against cyber criminals.
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.
New report on student AI use finds more risks than benefits, schools work on best practices
AI is likely to do more harm than good for students, according to researchers with the Brookings Institution.
AI is likely to do more harm than good for students, according to researchers with the Brookings Institution.
Governor DeSantis doesn't want 'consumers footing the bill for the cost of power-intensive data centers'
House Bill 1007 was filed last week, aimed at imposing rules and regulations on "hyperscale data centers."
House Bill 1007 was filed last week, aimed at imposing rules and regulations on "hyperscale data centers."
Tampa Police Department rolls out AI technology to help officers, dispatchers
Tampa police officers have several new AI-powered tools to help them on the scene.
Tampa police officers have several new AI-powered tools to help them on the scene.
Lakeland pioneers AI sensor technology to fix crumbling roadways
The city of Lakeland will soon use artificial intelligence technology to tackle the pothole problem on our roadways.
The city of Lakeland will soon use artificial intelligence technology to tackle the pothole problem on our roadways.
Pasco County schools share new AI guidelines, Schools of Hope update
The new year is coming with new priorities for Pasco County Schools. The superintendent said they have new guidelines in the classroom for AI, and the district is sorting out its role in the Schools of Hope program.
The new year is coming with new priorities for Pasco County Schools. The superintendent said they have new guidelines in the classroom for AI, and the district is sorting out its role in the Schools of Hope program.
AI’s next disruption: Analysts say 2026 could bring widespread job shifts
After the rise of AI video tools in 2025, analysts warn 2026 could bring visible job losses—especially in lower-level white-collar roles.
After the rise of AI video tools in 2025, analysts warn 2026 could bring visible job losses—especially in lower-level white-collar roles.
Career coach, AI consultants share tips on how to stay relevant in the age of AI
Artificial Intelligence is changing the workforce and causing stress for workers.
Artificial Intelligence is changing the workforce and causing stress for workers.
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.
Governor DeSantis touts recent proposal to limit AI access
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is continuing his push to protect Floridians from artificial intelligence and AI data centers just weeks after proposing a bill to limit what info AI companies have access to.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is continuing his push to protect Floridians from artificial intelligence and AI data centers just weeks after proposing a bill to limit what info AI companies have access to.
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.
$162K USDA grant doubles AI-powered agricultural research conducted by New College of Florida students
Students at New College in Sarasota are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grow and protect their crops.
Students at New College in Sarasota are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grow and protect their crops.