Flood app developed by USF team sees upgrades one year after Helene, Milton
A year after launching the CRIS-HAZARD flood app in Pinellas County, University of South Florida researchers are making upgrades following the ultimate tests from Helene and Milton.
UF researchers use AI smart traps to catch invasive tegu reptiles
University of Florida researchers are using AI technology to trap an invasive reptile species to protect native wildlife.
Parents testify before Congress about the danger of artificial intelligence
Several parents shared heartbreaking stories with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday as they pleaded with lawmakers to reign in the big tech companies they say are exploiting young users and allowing artificial intelligence products to hurt kids and teens.
What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids
“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.
Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
AI dangers explained to children in new animated video
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has created an online, animated series to teach kids about the dangers of problematic content that can be created using artificial intelligence.
'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
TPA continues to expand international routes, more travelers using AI in planning
More destinations are coming to Tampa International Airport, and travelers are planning their trips there with the help of AI.
ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning
Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.
USF building new college for AI, cybersecurity with help from major benefactor
Officials at the University of South Florida and a major university benefactor are planning to build a new college for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at USF in Tampa.
Local scientist uses AI to battle mosquitos
Farhat Binte Azum, 31, believes artificial intelligence can help battle the spread of diseases carried by mosquitoes like Malaria and Dengue.
Hertz using artificial intelligence at Tampa International Airport to inspect rental cars for damage
Artificial intelligence is now inspecting rental cars and hotel rooms — and it’s already active in the Tampa Bay area.
ChatGPT enables dangerous behavior in teens, watchdog group says
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
Study reveals jobs most, least likely to be taken by AI: See the list
A new Microsoft study reveals which jobs are most exposed to generative AI disruption—historians, translators, and sales reps top the list, while hands-on labor remains relatively safe.
Here's how Americans say they're using AI, according to poll
Most adults in the United States are using AI to search for information or if they need help coming up with ideas, AP NORC's poll found.
Dover woman loses $15K after scammers used artificial intelligence to impersonate daughter
A Dover woman said she lost $15,000 in an elaborate scam where criminals used artificial intelligence to impersonate her daughter.
There's a new second-richest person in the world
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.
AI may be contributing to increase in data breaches, new report shows
Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."
Indeed, Glassdoor cutting jobs as artificial intelligence utilization grows
About 1,300 people will lose their jobs in layoffs at Indeed and Glassdoor.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.