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.

Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes

President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.

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.

3rd Neuralink brain implant patient able to communicate despite non-verbal ALS

Brad Smith, who is the first person with ALS and third to receive a Neuralink brain implant, shared his experience with the technology on social media.

Florida family sues Roblox, Discord after alleged online exploitation

A Florida girl was allegedly groomed and sexually exploited on Roblox and Discord, two platforms widely used by children, according to a lawsuit filed this week in California.

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.

Snapchat sued by Florida Attorney General over child safety concerns

Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday that the state of Florida is suing Snapchat, accusing them of defying Florida's law banning young teens from having their own social media accounts.

Is 4chan gone? What happened to the notorious message board

The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.

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.

The 'Great Moose Migration': Millions tune in for Sweden's epic livestream

Like similar eagle nest or fish “doorbell" cams, this remote livestream of an annual moose migration in Sweden is captivating millions on the internet.

Zoom resolves outage, says it was not due to hack

Zoom was down for a couple of hours Wednesday afternoon before coming back online just after 4 p.m. ET.

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." 

A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI

Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit last week.

Smartphones, laptops excluded from latest tariffs

The Trump administration will exempt smartphones, laptops and chips used to make semiconductors from widespread tariffs.

Amazon's Project Kuiper rocket launch scrubbed: What to know

Amazon's Project Kuiper was expected to send its first batch of satellites to space, a big step in its mission to launch satellite internet and compete with SpaceX’s Starlink service.