Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids

Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.

Digital seance: New AI tech will mimic speaking to dead family, friends

A tech designer is building a program called Seance AI, which will allow users to speak with a chatbot mimicking a dead loved one that could help people find closure.

TikTok, social media trends push performance crimes into US spotlight

A rise in thefts of Hyundais and Kias is linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security weakness to steal the cars.

ChatGPT is now a smartphone app on iPhones

The free ChatGPT app became available on iPhones and iPads in the U.S. on Thursday and will later be coming to Android devices.

Wendy's to test underground robot delivery for mobile orders

Instead of requiring employees to bring out mobile food orders, the robotic system is designed to transport the orders underground "in seconds," the fast food chain said.

Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended

A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.

Study: YouTube recommendations send violent and graphic videos to young children

YouTube is great at sending users videos that it thinks they'll like based on their interests. But new research shows that the site's powerful algorithms can also flood young users with violent and disturbing content.

ChatGPT's chief says AI should be regulated by a US or global agency

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified at a hearing saying that he supported the formation of an agency that would license the most powerful AI systems and have the authority to ensure compliance with safety standards.

AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'

When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.

TSA tests facial recognition technology at US airports to boost security

The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.

Tesla owners sue, claiming software update killed EV battery life

Some Tesla owners have reportedly paid third parties as much as $750 to reverse battery-related software updates, the lawsuit claims.