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.
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.
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.
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
AI tool to predict breast cancer risk approved by FDA
The FDA has approved the first artificial intelligence tool to predict breast cancer risk.
The FDA has approved the first artificial intelligence tool to predict breast cancer risk.
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.
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.
States take legal action as 23andMe attempts to sell customer genetic information amid bankruptcy
Several states have joined a lawsuit against 23andme. They say bankruptcy shouldn't allow the genetic testing company to sell sensitive customer data.
Several states have joined a lawsuit against 23andme. They say bankruptcy shouldn't allow the genetic testing company to sell sensitive customer data.
iOS 26 will let parents manage who their kids text and what apps they see
Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.
Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.
Google Cloud, Spotify outage: Issues appear mostly resolved, Downdetector shows
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
Huge energy demand as US pushes for AI dominance
The Trump administration is focusing on beating China in the race to artificial intelligence domination, with the Department of Energy calling it the "new Manhattan Project."
The Trump administration is focusing on beating China in the race to artificial intelligence domination, with the Department of Energy calling it the "new Manhattan Project."
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Is ChatGPT down? Thousands report issues
Thousands were reporting issues Tuesday morning with ChatGPT.
Thousands were reporting issues Tuesday morning with ChatGPT.
Xbox Ally: Handheld console releasing later this year
Xbox has finally released official details of a long-rumored handheld console. Here’s what we know.
Xbox has finally released official details of a long-rumored handheld console. Here’s what we know.
Searching for a Nintendo Switch 2 in Seattle? Good luck
The Nintendo Switch 2 hit the shelves this week, and it's already sold out in a lot of places across western Washington.
The Nintendo Switch 2 hit the shelves this week, and it's already sold out in a lot of places across western Washington.
FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk
Artificial intelligence uses mammograms to provide five-year risk scores for early detection
Artificial intelligence uses mammograms to provide five-year risk scores for early detection
Viral video shows woman digging for geoduck in WA
A woman's deep dedication to digging out a geoduck in Quilcene, Washington is going viral on social media.
A woman's deep dedication to digging out a geoduck in Quilcene, Washington is going viral on social media.
Microsoft to lay off hundreds more WA employees weeks after major cuts
Microsoft will lay off 305 workers in Washington, less than three weeks after major cuts slashed its workforce by thousands.
Microsoft will lay off 305 workers in Washington, less than three weeks after major cuts slashed its workforce by thousands.
TikTok video of woman digging for geoduck in WA goes viral
A woman's deep dedication to digging out a geoduck in Quilcene, Washington is going viral on social media. Credit: @xchellesbellesx via TikTok.
A woman's deep dedication to digging out a geoduck in Quilcene, Washington is going viral on social media. Credit: @xchellesbellesx via TikTok.
Microsoft uses AI in weather forecasting technology
Microsoft claims it made a big leap forward in weather forecasting technology using artificial intelligence.
Microsoft claims it made a big leap forward in weather forecasting technology using artificial intelligence.
184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
Anti-drone systems taking off in popularity
A number of security experts predict anti-drone systems will only surge in popularity as more home, facilities and businesses look to defend themselves from aerial devices committing crimes.
A number of security experts predict anti-drone systems will only surge in popularity as more home, facilities and businesses look to defend themselves from aerial devices committing crimes.