More parents support screen time limits for kids, study shows as new Florida law takes effect

New research shows parents across the country overwhelmingly support cutting down on kids' screen time – and the study comes as a new Florida law cracking down on cellphone use in schools is officially in effect.

Americans using AI to diagnose health issues, study finds

A global survey of over 2,000 clinicians reveals growing optimism around AI in health care, though U.S. usage remains low and trust gaps persist.

There's a new second-richest person in the world

Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.

AI may be contributing to increase in data breaches, new report shows

Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."

YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16

Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.

AI willing to let humans die, blackmail to avoid shutdown, report finds

In simulated corporate scenarios, leading AI models—including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—engaged in blackmail, leaked information, and let humans die when facing threats to their autonomy, a new Anthropic study found.

Passwords data breach: What to do if your account was affected

Here are some tips for managing your cyber security risk as we’re still learning more about the reported largest data breach in history involving 16 billion passwords.

Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know

Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.

WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know

WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.

iOS 26 will let parents manage who their kids text and what apps they see

Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.

USF graduate launches carpooling app for students

A recent USF business graduate hopes to revolutionize how college students get to and from campuses through a new carpooling app called Ridely.