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.
New tool tracks ICE agents across U.S.
There's a new tool tracking ICE agents across the country, and its developers are from western Washington, all self-funded.
There's a new tool tracking ICE agents across the country, and its developers are from western Washington, all self-funded.
'Presence, not activity': New tool helps track ICE agents across U.S.
ICE Tea Tools is the latest technology aimed at alerting communities about immigration enforcement activity.
ICE Tea Tools is the latest technology aimed at alerting communities about immigration enforcement activity.
White House says Apple to announce $100B US investment commitment for manufacturing
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
ChatGPT enables dangerous behavior in teens, watchdog group says
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
How police in Auburn, WA use virtual reality
A local company is using virtual reality to try and help more people manage stress from work and improve their mental health, and the Auburn Police Department is already trying this virtual reality experience.
A local company is using virtual reality to try and help more people manage stress from work and improve their mental health, and the Auburn Police Department is already trying this virtual reality experience.
YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
Study reveals jobs most, least likely to be taken by AI: See the list
A new Microsoft study reveals which jobs are most exposed to generative AI disruption—historians, translators, and sales reps top the list, while hands-on labor remains relatively safe.
A new Microsoft study reveals which jobs are most exposed to generative AI disruption—historians, translators, and sales reps top the list, while hands-on labor remains relatively safe.
America's skies wide open to national security threats, drone expert warns: 'We have no awareness'
Recent incidents show how easily criminals can exploit America's unprotected airspace with potentially devastating consequences.
Recent incidents show how easily criminals can exploit America's unprotected airspace with potentially devastating consequences.
Legal expert explains why companies need 'love contracts' after viral CEO-HR romance scandal
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.