Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026

Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.

Social media superfan celebrates Seattle sports
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A woman with green hair went viral for standing behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba as he hugged his mom at the NFC championship game. That's Seattle influencer and content creator Kayce Kirihara, known by hundreds of thousands as "Infamous Kayce," a diehard Seattle sports fan with backstage access many can only dream of having.

Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

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.

Meta, Google faces social media addiction trial
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Three of the biggest tech organizations face a major trial this week over allegations that their social media platforms intentionally addict and hurt children.

Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI

Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.

TikTok strikes deal to create US entity

TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.

New screen time recommendations for kids
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Big changes are coming to long-standing recommendations about how much screen time is healthy for kids.

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.

Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat

Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.

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."

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.”

WSU unveils robotic arm for apple picking
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The future of farming is looking ripe, as researchers at Washington State University are developing a robotic arm that may someday assist farmers with fruit picking and other farm chores.

Rapid DNA machines solving King County crimes faster
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The King County Sheriff's Office is investing in new DNA technology to speed up the crime solving process.