ChatGPT’s new image tool sparks wave of Studio Ghibli-style memes
OpenAI's latest image generation tool is going viral for its uncanny ability to replicate the Studio Ghibli animation style — but the trend comes with controversy.
Go Ahead Entry at Target Field will use facial recognition for lines
Target Field is adding “Go Ahead Entry" to four gates in 2025, hoping the facial recognition technology will keep improve line times at entry.
AI traffic cameras track drivers using cell phones
New AI traffic cameras will track drivers using cell phones or committing other violations along Highway 7.
‘Nudified’ photos victimized Minnesota women who now hope for change
A bipartisan Minnesota bill would make it illegal for apps and websites to allow anyone to "nudify" photos and videos. Fines of at least $500,000 for each violation are on the table.
Little Falls mom suing TikTok over data collection from 9-year-old daughter
The lawsuit says the company violated federal laws regarding data collection of minors when it allowed her daughter to create an account at 9-years-old, then targeted ads toward her.
‘Nudification’ fines in Minnesota eyed by lawmakers over privacy invasion
A new bill before Minnesota lawmakers would target “nudification" technology in the state, imposing fines of at least $500,000 for those who use it.
Downloading DeepSeek could land you a 20-year prison sentence, $1M fine under proposed US bill
A new Senate bill seeks to criminalize the use of Chinese AI technology, including DeepSeek, imposing severe penalties for violations.
Minnesota AG calls for crackdown on social media algorithms
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison is calling on lawmakers to take on social media and AI to protect young people, including recommending limits on social media algorithms.
What is DeepSeek? The startup AI app surging in downloads
The Chinese AI startup has surpassed more than 1 million downloads in January.
OpenAI responds to major outage on ChatGPT, other applications
OpenAI is working to fix an issue that caused major outages in its applications, including ChatGPT.
Artificial intelligence helps seniors live at home
Different forms of technology are helping seniors be more independent.
How deepfake AI 'nightmare' could manipulate voters before presidential election
It’s election eve, Nov. 4, and a disturbing video is circulating on all the major social media platforms (X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.) It’s viral, and there’s nothing anyone can do about it.
Microsoft deal would reopen Pennsylvania nuclear plant, site of 1979 partial meltdown, to power AI
A new agreement between Microsoft and Constellation Energy Corporation to provide power to the tech giant’s data centers for artificial intelligence is paving the way for the restart of a nuclear reactor on Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island, the site of a 1979 partial meltdown.
YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.
Tom Hanks issues warning about AI ads for 'wonder drugs': 'Do not be swindled''
Tom Hanks' name, likeness and voice are allegedly being used to promote 'miracle cures.'
AI: Job killer or catalyst for change? How technology is transforming employment
Artificial intelligence is increasingly enabling employers to automate tasks previously performed by humans, but it may not be the job killer some feared.
Can artificial intelligence decode dog barks?
Scientists are developing tools to distinguish whether a dog's bark shows playfulness or aggression.
Driverless Waymo gets pulled over by police and it's captured on body cam
This is something you probably didn't consider: self-driving Waymo cars can get pulled over by police. In fact, it happened last month in Phoenix and it was caught on body camera.
Major record labels sue AI companies for copyright infringement
Major record labels are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging they illegally used music from artists like Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey without proper licensing.
McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.