Is YouTube down? Hundreds of thousands report issues with online video-sharing platform
Downdetector reported over 300,000 users were having issues with YouTube.
Downdetector reported over 300,000 users were having issues with YouTube.
Walmart will allow customers to use ChatGPT to shop
Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to launch an AI-powered shopping experience that allows customers to use ChatGPT to search for and buy products.
Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to launch an AI-powered shopping experience that allows customers to use ChatGPT to search for and buy products.
Here's how your kid's screen time compares with everyone else
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that many parents believe their children spend too much time on screens, particularly on smartphones, tablets, and video games.
A new Pew Research Center survey finds that many parents believe their children spend too much time on screens, particularly on smartphones, tablets, and video games.
Social Media explodes with Deepfake Mariners Fan Celebrations
Following the Mariners' historic playoff run, social media has been flooded with deepfake videos showing fake fan celebrations, including manipulated footage and fabricated viral moments.
Following the Mariners' historic playoff run, social media has been flooded with deepfake videos showing fake fan celebrations, including manipulated footage and fabricated viral moments.
New York City sues social media platforms
New York City is filing a lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok for designing their platforms to "exploit the psychology and neurophysiology of youth" to make a profit.
New York City is filing a lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok for designing their platforms to "exploit the psychology and neurophysiology of youth" to make a profit.
Kentucky sues Roblox, citing Charlie Kirk 'assassination simulators' in child safety lawsuit
State joins growing list of legal challenges against gaming platform with 85 million daily users.
State joins growing list of legal challenges against gaming platform with 85 million daily users.
Senate report warns AI could eliminate 100M American jobs in next decade
Fast food workers face 89% job loss rate as 15 workforce sectors could see majority of positions automated.
Fast food workers face 89% job loss rate as 15 workforce sectors could see majority of positions automated.
WA police recruits training with VR
A test program with the Criminal Justice Training Commission is using virtual reality headsets to give officers hands-on experience without even leaving the classroom.
A test program with the Criminal Justice Training Commission is using virtual reality headsets to give officers hands-on experience without even leaving the classroom.
Police warn of ‘AI Homeless Man Prank’ at WA high school
Oak Harbor Police issued a press release addressing a concerning social media post that recently circulated among parents and community members.
Oak Harbor Police issued a press release addressing a concerning social media post that recently circulated among parents and community members.
More people consuming media at 2x speed
It's a new trend that has some consuming media than ever: watching social media videos at two times the speed.
It's a new trend that has some consuming media than ever: watching social media videos at two times the speed.
'Seattle News Weekly': What the First Amendment protects, what it doesn’t
FOX 13 Seattle anchor Bill Wixey hosted Seattle University’s Dr. Caitlin Carlson, chair of the Department of Communications and Media, to unpack the law and its real-world impacts on press freedom, social platforms, consolidation, misinformation and protest.
FOX 13 Seattle anchor Bill Wixey hosted Seattle University’s Dr. Caitlin Carlson, chair of the Department of Communications and Media, to unpack the law and its real-world impacts on press freedom, social platforms, consolidation, misinformation and protest.
AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
Who is Charlie Javice? Frank startup founder going to prison
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Officials urge caution as social media fuels misinformation on Central Washington fires
Officials say some social media posts about the Labor Mountain Fire have contained misleading or inaccurate claims.
Officials say some social media posts about the Labor Mountain Fire have contained misleading or inaccurate claims.
New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
Microsoft disables services for Israeli military after investigation
Microsoft said it found evidence supporting claims of mass surveillance using Microsoft Azure in Gaza and the West Bank.
Microsoft said it found evidence supporting claims of mass surveillance using Microsoft Azure in Gaza and the West Bank.
YouTube reversing bans on creators flagged for COVID and election misinformation
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
The future of tech in WA amid H1-B visa changes
President Trump is making it more expensive for all U.S. companies to hire international workers after signing an executive order enforcing a $100,000 fee for new H1-B visa applicants.
President Trump is making it more expensive for all U.S. companies to hire international workers after signing an executive order enforcing a $100,000 fee for new H1-B visa applicants.
Pornhub to block Arizona access due to new age verification law
Pornhub, one of the world's largest adult content websites, is blocking access for users in Arizona. This comes as a new state law, House Bill 2112, takes effect Sept. 26. Arizona is now among two dozen states with similar age verification legislation.
Pornhub, one of the world's largest adult content websites, is blocking access for users in Arizona. This comes as a new state law, House Bill 2112, takes effect Sept. 26. Arizona is now among two dozen states with similar age verification legislation.