Michigan woman uses ChatGPT to pick winning lottery numbers

The Wyandotte woman is now a whole lot richer after picking the right numbers and scoring the multiplier on her latest Powerball play.

TikTok fire trend sends St. Pete teen to the hospital

The "Jam Jar Pulse Jet" trend is a dangerous TikTok challenge that experts are warning against. The trend involves pouring rubbing alcohol in a jar, putting a lid with a hole on top and lighting the alcohol on fire.

Walmart will allow customers to use ChatGPT to shop

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to launch an AI-powered shopping experience that allows customers to use ChatGPT to search for and buy products.

Here's how your kid's screen time compares with everyone else

A new Pew Research Center survey finds that many parents believe their children spend too much time on screens, particularly on smartphones, tablets, and video games.

Government shutdown enters eighths day as scammers target confused Americans

The shutdown is not only affecting federal workers, but also creating new opportunities for cybercriminals and impostor scams, according to the Better Business Bureau and law enforcement agencies.

Tampa's cybersecurity industry lays foundation for CyberBay, a launchpad for tech

A Tampa tech entrepreneur plans to turn Tampa Bay into Cyber Bay, making the area a launch pad into the nation's digital future through a new conference.

AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral

An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.

New Florida laws increase penalties for cybercrimes and child exploitation

Florida’s latest set of new laws are designed to catch up with technology-driven crimes, especially those involving artificial intelligence and online exploitation.

Who is Charlie Javice? Frank startup founder going to prison

Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.

3D printed homes to be built in East Tampa starting in October

Just about anything can be 3D printed, and now the technology is moving to construction with a new neighborhood in East Tampa.

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.

Venice Fire Rescue deploys drone with lifesaving equipment for water rescues: 'It's a key issue'

Every second counts when first responders answer the call about someone drowning or getting caught in a rip current. Venice Fire Rescue has a new tool that will help them reach those in distress much faster, and it doesn't arrive by land or water – but rather by air.