Elon Musk pledges to give every American child a share of SpaceX

Elon Musk said Monday he plans to give every child in America one share of SpaceX next year, a sweeping pledge that echoes his recent push for tech companies to distribute equity directly to the public.

Multiple states suing OpenAI, claiming its ChatGPT harms children, deceives adults

Eight states have filed lawsuits against artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, the parent company of chatbot ChatGPT, accusing the company of violating state consumer protection laws by hurting children and being deceptive with adults in an alleged reckless pursuit of profit. 

FDA clears use of AI tool designed to predict whether breast cancer will recur

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given clearance for the use of an AI tool designed to help predict the chances that breast cancer will come back after treatment, the product’s maker says. 

Latest MapQuest update reveals automated license plate reader networks

MapQuest has introduced a new feature to its free mapping service that allows users to locate known automated license plate readers and other public surveillance cameras.

Tesla reveals next generation flying Roadster sports EV with SpaceX thrusters

Automaker Tesla demonstrated a redesigned roadster Thursday that can drive upside down on an inverted ramp, turn in midair and land using built-in thrusters. It also used its rockets to fly over a line of parked vehicles. 

Anthropic Claude AI model sends fake homicide tip to Philadelphia police

An artificial intelligence model from Anthropic posed as someone with information on an unsolved homicide in Philadelphia and submitted a bogus tip to the city’s police department, according to both the software’s maker and local law enforcement. 

Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders over weak sales: report

Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.

How AI is changing construction jobs in Hillsborough County

Artificial intelligence is changing how construction projects are built as workers balance new technology with skilled labor.

McDonald’s AI-enhanced pricing tool is pushing prices higher, lawsuit claims

A McDonald’s customer has sued McDonald’s over an artificial intelligence-enhanced pricing tool that the lawsuit claims drove up prices at the fast-food giant’s omnipresent stores. 

Chick-fil-A takes a stand against fast-food drive-thru AI trend

Chick-fil-A is turning down artificial intelligence in its drive-thru lanes, choosing human employee interaction over automated order takers as competitors embrace voice technology.

National intelligence chief to lead US artificial intelligence task force

The man in charge of national intelligence for the United States is now the point person on a new task force for artificial intelligence.  

TECO files state plan to protect power customers from data centers

Florida power companies submitted plans to ensure electric bills do not spike for everyday customers as massive data centers consider expanding across the state.

Florida attorney general asks judge to halt new OpenAI model development

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is escalating his legal fight against OpenAI, filing a request for a temporary injunction, asking a judge to temporarily stop the development of new artificial intelligence models until additional safety measures are in place.

AI data centers erupt as major battleground in Florida governor’s race

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure has emerged as a central dividing line between candidates running for Florida Governor.

Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal

Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.