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.

Manatee County students learn about surgical robot
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Students in Manatee County got a hands-on chance to operate a surgical robot that's used to perform surgeries and save lives at Manatee Memorial Hospital. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.

AI data centers use massive amounts of power and water, Florida lawmakers want new rules

Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill aimed at putting restrictions on large data centers. These are massive facilities that power everything from streaming video to artificial intelligence.

Millions of Apple iPhone, iPad users at risk of security flaw: Here's what to know

The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.

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.

‘Backyard Botox’: Doctors warn against latest TikTok trend

Videos circulating on social media show users mapping out their faces, loading syringes and injecting what they claim are Botox or Botox-style neurotoxins. Doctors are calling the trend “backyard Botox," and they say it’s anything but harmless.

BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products

The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”

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.

Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’

Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.

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.

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.