AT&T says data breach has impacted millions of customers
AT&T says it has begun notifying millions of customers about the theft of personal data recently discovered online.
How you can use AI to help plan your summer vacation
How AI technology is revolutionizing summer vacation booking.
TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
Stories of child exploitation steer influencers bill at MN Capitol in new direction
Minnesota lawmakers set out to protect the bank accounts of child influencers this year and stumbled into a worse type of exploitation.
MN bill aims to protect kids online
Minnesota lawmakers are introducing a bill that was initially designed to make sure kids got paid for social media content but is now aiming to prevent sexual exploitation. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation
In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.
iPhone Stolen Device Protection gets update in latest iOS release: How to turn it on
Apple’s iPhone Stolen Device Protection feature has an extra layer of security added to the latest iPhone update – but you have to turn it on.
Social media restrictions in Minnesota focus of new bills
Several proposals making their way through the Minnesota Legislature this session would address the usage of social media platforms, and require them to adhere to new rules when offering their services to Minnesotans.
Meta building $800M data center in Rosemount, Minnesota
The parent company of Facebook is building a data center in Rosemount.
Elon Musk predicts AI will likely be smarter than 'all humans combined' by 2029
Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.
TikTok ban: How Minnesota's Congressional delegation voted
Following a House of Representatives vote to ban TikTok citing concerns about privacy and the company's Chinese ownership structure being a threat to national security, Minnesota leaders are expressing their opinions on potential legislation.
TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next
A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.
TikTok ban: House Republicans to vote Wednesday on app's future
House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.
Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
Strong solar flare sent blasting from Sun causing limited radio blackouts
Powerful solar flares can cause high-frequency radio blackouts, which was potentially recorded early Sunday morning.
Hennepin EMS adding scales on ambulances
Emergency medical service professionals need to know a patient’s weight before they can properly administer medication. However, up until recently, there has not been an easy way to learn that information.
Instagram joins the edit club: Users can now correct DMs
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.
Facebook, Instagram back online after widespread outages
A technical issue caused widespread login issues for over an hour on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.
'Popcorn brain' and social media
FOX 9 speaks with Dr. Mike about “popcorn brain”, the effect on your brain when it's constantly being shown information while on social media.