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. 

Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over

Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.

Scammers using AI to improve toll text message scam targeting drivers: 'Constantly getting smarter'

A longtime toll text message scam is now getting more advanced as scammers are now using artificial intelligence to take advantage of potential victims. Cyber experts say it's making it much easier for criminals to steal people's money.

Signal issues statement after Trump administration chat leak: 'Gold standard'

As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."

Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds

Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.

How Tesla 'sentry mode' busts attackers, and how owners can enable it

Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.

Snapchat briefly goes down for users, according to Downdetector

Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.

New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when

Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.

New USF program focused on AI and cybersecurity

The University of South Florida is taking a high-tech leap into the future, announcing Tuesday it's launching a new program focused on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Trump, DHS launch new self-deportation app CBP Home

The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.

Alexa will soon be able to order your groceries, too

Amazon’s upgraded feature can help users when purchasing their everyday essentials. Here’s how it works.

Microsoft outage: What you need to know

Several Microsoft programs, including Microsoft 365 and Outlook, experienced outages on Saturday, according to Downdetector.