FBI report adds AI-enabled scams for the first time, $893 million reported stolen

Scammers cashed in last year with the help of artificial intelligence, and a new FBI report offers a hint at the hundreds of millions they have stolen.

Oracle laying off thousands of workers to cut costs amid AI push: report

Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs.

Producer of 'The AI Doc' talks about film on Good Day Seattle
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Washington State University grad and producer of "The AI Doc: Or How I became an Apocaloptismist," Ted Tremper, talks about the film on Good Day Seattle. 

Tennessee grandmother jailed after AI facial recognition misidentifies her in fraud case

A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.

Sora, OpenAI’s video platform, is shutting down: What to know

OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last year as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.

AI chip facility coming to Austin, Elon Musk announces

Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.

TEDxBelltown Women event teaches AI ethics, responsibility
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Self-confidence, hard work and finding connection in community are important pillars for many women in the workforce, especially as the frontier of artificial intelligence changes and grows. At the TedxBelltown Women event themed "My Hero's Journey," there was a laser focus on the importance of safety and responsibility within the use of AI.

AI-generated Val Kilmer to posthumously star in new movie

An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.

OpenAI opens new Bellevue, WA offices

OpenAI opened a new office in Bellevue, expanding its footprint in the Pacific Northwest.

Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal

An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.

OpenAI revising Pentagon contract; CEO Altman admits 'sloppy' deal

OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.

Should you use AI as a digital therapist?
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Most Americans are using AI bots, like Chat GPT, to ask about everyday tasks. But a growing number of users are now turning to chatbots when they need someone to talk to, including those looking for help with their mental health.

WA bill aims to regulate AI chatbots, youth interactions
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One quarter through the Washington legislative session, and for some lawmakers, AI regulation is top of mind. One bill specifically deals with the relationships that many minors are forming with AI chatbots.

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.

WA bill would regulate high-risk AI systems
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With federal lawmakers failing to pass regulations on AI, some Democrats in Washington state are pushing for regulations on what they call "high-risk AI."

AI software aims to spot guns before shots are fired
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A group of former Navy SEALs designed the AI software "Zero Eyes," designed to detect guns before a shot is fired.

'Seattle News Weekly': WA flood conspiracy theories, traditions for the new year

On this week's episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor David Rose is joined by FOX 13 Seattle Reporter Lauren Donovan to talk about the conspiracy theories surrounding WA flooding, along with traditions for the New Year.