Spokane college to offer AI in the workforce program
As artificial intelligence reshapes the workforce, a new program is in the works at Spokane Falls Community College, giving students an edge in the era of A.I.
As artificial intelligence reshapes the workforce, a new program is in the works at Spokane Falls Community College, giving students an edge in the era of A.I.
Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Apple+ raising streaming price again
Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.
Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.
Everything to know: PAX West 2025 events, tickets, and panels
PAX West is coming back to bring a celebration of gaming and culture to the Emerald City later next week.
PAX West is coming back to bring a celebration of gaming and culture to the Emerald City later next week.
AI-powered threat detection technology taking over
The engineers who built Israel's Iron Dome protection system are unveiling a new AI-powered threat detection service for large crowds.
The engineers who built Israel's Iron Dome protection system are unveiling a new AI-powered threat detection service for large crowds.
TSA eGates to launch at SEA this month
Long security lines at the airport are expected to get a lot shorter thanks to AI.
Long security lines at the airport are expected to get a lot shorter thanks to AI.
Music from 'The Velvet Sundown' is entirely AI
A new rock band quickly climbed the charts of Spotify with one million impressions made after seven days of the group's debut album release. It turns out, the music is made entirely with artificial intelligence. Everything, including the band members are created with AI.
A new rock band quickly climbed the charts of Spotify with one million impressions made after seven days of the group's debut album release. It turns out, the music is made entirely with artificial intelligence. Everything, including the band members are created with AI.
TikTok faces another looming US ban deadline
The deadline is quickly approaching for TikTok's owners to sell the app before the ban in the U.S. goes back into effect.
The deadline is quickly approaching for TikTok's owners to sell the app before the ban in the U.S. goes back into effect.
WA's first hybrid-electric ferry already out of service
Washington state's first hybrid-electric ferry is already out of service for a motor issue.
Washington state's first hybrid-electric ferry is already out of service for a motor issue.
Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
How bee brains may fix AI problems
Tech experts say bees may have the clues to making artificial intelligence programs more efficient.
Tech experts say bees may have the clues to making artificial intelligence programs more efficient.
Easing back-to-school tech anxiety
As families prepare to get back to school, experts say it's also a time when teens are more vulnerable to excessive screentime, leading to bad habits and cyberbullying.
As families prepare to get back to school, experts say it's also a time when teens are more vulnerable to excessive screentime, leading to bad habits and cyberbullying.
'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
How police in Auburn, WA use virtual reality
A local company is using virtual reality to help more people manage stress from work and improve their mental health. And local law enforcement is already trying this VR experience for themselves.
A local company is using virtual reality to help more people manage stress from work and improve their mental health. And local law enforcement is already trying this VR experience for themselves.
CCTV expansion bills head to Seattle City Council for final vote
The proposal would expand CCTV into parts of Capitol Hill, the Stadium District, and near Garfield High School.
The proposal would expand CCTV into parts of Capitol Hill, the Stadium District, and near Garfield High School.
Apple iPhone 17 series: What to know about the release date, cost and features
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.
Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
Instagram rolls out maps, repost features to boost user experience
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
ChatGPT gave dangerous advice to teens in watchdog test, new report finds
A watchdog group found ChatGPT gave researchers posing as teens advice on suicide, drug use, and eating disorders—raising concerns for parents and educators as AI use among kids grows.
A watchdog group found ChatGPT gave researchers posing as teens advice on suicide, drug use, and eating disorders—raising concerns for parents and educators as AI use among kids grows.