Seattle leaders weigh pause on new data centers
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Seattle leaders are considering a 12-month pause on new large-scale data centers as concerns grow over how the artificial intelligence boom will impact energy costs for residents.

Who pays for AI? Seattle weighs a data center freeze

Some Seattle leaders want to place a pause on new large-scale data centers, as energy, environmental and cost concerns grow.

Elon Musk attorney claims OpenAI, Sam Altman ‘stole a charity’ as high-stakes legal fight begins

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI kicked off with a bang on Tuesday, with his attorney alleging CEO Sam Altman "stole a charity" to build a massive, profit-driven empire.

Supreme Court to weigh legality of geofence warrants in Virginia bank robbery case

The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.

Meta scam ad lawsuit alleges company profited billions while misleading users

A new lawsuit against Meta claims it profited billions from scam ads while misleading users about its efforts to fight against them. You may have seen these ads before – here’s a look.

Who is John Ternus, Apple's CEO replacement for Tim Cook?

John Ternus will soon lead a company that hundreds of millions rely on every time they pick up an iPhone, start typing on a Mac, buy something with Apple Pay, or interact with the dozens of other products and services under Apple’s umbrella.

Apple CEO Tim Cook steps aside in September, successor named

Monday marked the end of an era for one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary companies, as Apple revealed longtime CEO Tim Cook will step aside late this summer. 

AI shaping our health care decisions, even whether we go to the doctor

For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found. 

The impact of data centers on Washington's electrical grid
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With artificial intelligence requiring outsized power and resources, more and more data centers are popping up across the country to feed the AI revolution. Washington has more than 100 data centers online currently, spanning all over the state, and could impact both local utility bills and regional ecosystems.

Snapchat to lay off over 90 Seattle, Bellevue employees

Over 90 workers in Seattle and Bellevue are affected by layoffs by Snap Inc. as the company embraces AI.

Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink

The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?

Amazon Fire stick TV lawsuit: Are you affected? Here’s what to know

A California class action lawsuit accuses Amazon of misleading customers by advertising early Fire TV Sticks as buffer-free while not disclosing it could later drop support and make them largely unusable.

Congress looks to protect kids online activity
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Following a landmark ruling against Meta and YouTube, lawmakers are hoping to keep the momentum going in holding big tech accountable.

Cybersecurity expert talks encryption, AI
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A cybersecurity expert joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the perceived safety of encrypted messaging.