Sora, OpenAI’s video platform, is shutting down: What to know
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last year as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last year as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.
Meta violated child safety laws, jury says: What this means for social media
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
AI chip facility coming to Austin, Elon Musk announces
Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.
Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.
Amazon working on new phone years after Fire flop, new report says
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
TEDxBelltown Women event teaches AI ethics, responsibility
Self-confidence, hard work and finding connection in community are important pillars for many women in the workforce, especially as the frontier of artificial intelligence changes and grows. At the TedxBelltown Women event themed "My Hero's Journey," there was a laser focus on the importance of safety and responsibility within the use of AI.
Self-confidence, hard work and finding connection in community are important pillars for many women in the workforce, especially as the frontier of artificial intelligence changes and grows. At the TedxBelltown Women event themed "My Hero's Journey," there was a laser focus on the importance of safety and responsibility within the use of AI.
AI-generated Val Kilmer to posthumously star in new movie
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
Researchers discover iPhone spyware that can infiltrate millions of devices
Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated iPhone spyware campaign embedded in dozens of websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices, according to Reuters.
Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated iPhone spyware campaign embedded in dozens of websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices, according to Reuters.
More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
Stryker hit in suspected Iran-linked cyberattack
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
OpenAI opens new Bellevue, WA offices
OpenAI opened a new office in Bellevue, expanding its footprint in the Pacific Northwest.
OpenAI opened a new office in Bellevue, expanding its footprint in the Pacific Northwest.
Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
Seattle business leaders warn of AI, tech layoffs shifting economy
Layoffs, AI, and the domino effect. Seattle's Metro Chamber CEO says our region isn't invincible.
Layoffs, AI, and the domino effect. Seattle's Metro Chamber CEO says our region isn't invincible.
Phone app, 'wife's intuition' saves WA skier buried by avalanche in Stevens Pass
A powder day at Stevens Pass turned into a fight for survival last week for a man from Bothell.
A powder day at Stevens Pass turned into a fight for survival last week for a man from Bothell.
Seattle technology hub in limbo as federal rules threaten visa hiring pipeline
Seattle’s tech industry is fueled by talent from across the globe, as one of the country's largest centers for H-1B hires, upcoming federal changes could reshape the region’s economy.
Seattle’s tech industry is fueled by talent from across the globe, as one of the country's largest centers for H-1B hires, upcoming federal changes could reshape the region’s economy.
OpenAI revising Pentagon contract; CEO Altman admits 'sloppy' deal
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
Instagram introduces teen search alerts
Instagram is taking anew step to protect kids online, now alerting parents when their child searches for specific terms.
Instagram is taking anew step to protect kids online, now alerting parents when their child searches for specific terms.
Everett, WA using drone technology to making policing safer
Police in Everett are taking crime-fighting to new heights by incorporating drones into their resources.
Police in Everett are taking crime-fighting to new heights by incorporating drones into their resources.
Block layoffs: Tech company slashes staff by 40%
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Apple launches new tool to make sure users on some apps are at least 18 years old
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Plaintiff testifies in social media addiction trial
The young woman suing some of the largest tech companies is telling a Los Angeles jury why she thinks apps like Instagram and YouTube were harmful to her mental health while growing up.
The young woman suing some of the largest tech companies is telling a Los Angeles jury why she thinks apps like Instagram and YouTube were harmful to her mental health while growing up.