AI may be contributing to increase in data breaches, new report shows

Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."

Viral video raises student AI use concerns
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A viral video is highlighting the concerns over how students use artificial intelligence.

New ICE reporting app sparks national debate over safety, free speech

A new app designed to alert users about nearby immigration enforcement activity is drawing both praise and criticism across the country.

More Microsoft layoffs impact 9,000 workers
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Microsoft is firing thousands of workers, its second mass layoff in months. The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday.

Teens victimized by deepfake nudes
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With the rise in AI popularity, more people are being victimized by deepfake nudes.

Drones now responding to 911 calls in Redmond, Renton

Police departments in western Washington are incorporating drones into 911 responses in an effort to make policing quicker and safer.

YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16

Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.

Environmental impacts of generative AI
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As artificial intelligence becomes more and more popular, there are concerns about its strain on the power grid.

The environmental impacts of Generative AI
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The popularity of artificial intelligence is skyrocketing, and so are concerns about its strain on the power grid and how it impacts the environment.

AI willing to let humans die, blackmail to avoid shutdown, report finds

In simulated corporate scenarios, leading AI models—including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—engaged in blackmail, leaked information, and let humans die when facing threats to their autonomy, a new Anthropic study found.

Passwords data breach: What to do if your account was affected

Here are some tips for managing your cyber security risk as we’re still learning more about the reported largest data breach in history involving 16 billion passwords.

WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know

WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.

This WA school district is banning cellphones for younger students

As students begin summer break, the Northshore School District is already preparing for the next academic year by implementing a new cellphone and "smart device" ban for elementary and middle school students.