Prince William County leaders shut down plan to build substation to power data centers
The Prince William County planning commission shut down a plan to build a substation in Bristow that would power local data centers.
The Prince William County planning commission shut down a plan to build a substation in Bristow that would power local data centers.
Stryker hit in suspected Iran-linked cyberattack
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.
DC students show off skills in 'Ascend: Rise, Lead, Excel' competition
Students in D.C. are putting their career and technical skills to the test: From drones and robotics to healthcare. It's all part of the "Ascend: Rise, Lead, Excel" competition. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more from Northwest.
Students in D.C. are putting their career and technical skills to the test: From drones and robotics to healthcare. It's all part of the "Ascend: Rise, Lead, Excel" competition. FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart has more from Northwest.
Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
George Washington University signs nearly $500M deal with Amazon to build AI hub
George Washington University has closed a nearly $500 million deal with Amazon Data Services, selling its Virginia Science and Technology campus.
George Washington University has closed a nearly $500 million deal with Amazon Data Services, selling its Virginia Science and Technology campus.
OpenAI revising Pentagon contract; CEO Altman admits 'sloppy' deal
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
Block layoffs: Tech company slashes staff by 40%
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Apple launches new tool to make sure users on some apps are at least 18 years old
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Apple announced a new age verification tool in the U.S. and abroad to ensure users wishing to download certain apps are at least 18 years old.
Montgomery County residents push back on data center proposal
Dozens of Montgomery County residents sounded off at a public hearing Tuesday concerning data centers and how the county should address an issue that's now sparking debate across the region.
Dozens of Montgomery County residents sounded off at a public hearing Tuesday concerning data centers and how the county should address an issue that's now sparking debate across the region.
Prince William County residents sue over plan to develop major data center
A Virginia court is considering the future for farm owners and residents of Prince William County who want to keep data centers out of the rural crescent.
A Virginia court is considering the future for farm owners and residents of Prince William County who want to keep data centers out of the rural crescent.
Data center divide: DMV residents push back against plans to develop more centers across the region
Residents across the DMV are continuing to push back on data center development in the region. FOX 5's Katie Barlow and Shirin Rajaee have team coverage tonight as court battles and community debates are underway in Prince William County and Montgomery County tonight.
Residents across the DMV are continuing to push back on data center development in the region. FOX 5's Katie Barlow and Shirin Rajaee have team coverage tonight as court battles and community debates are underway in Prince William County and Montgomery County tonight.
Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Is YouTube, YouTubeTV down? Streaming platform issue resolved after tens of thousands reported outage
Tens of thousands of people reported issues with both YouTube and YouTubeTV on Tuesday evening, according to Downdetector.com.
Tens of thousands of people reported issues with both YouTube and YouTubeTV on Tuesday evening, according to Downdetector.com.
Is X down? Thousands of users report issues with social media platform
The reported issues with X are affecting thousands of users on Monday. Here's what we know.
The reported issues with X are affecting thousands of users on Monday. Here's what we know.
Verizon customers face wait to unlock paid-off phones under policy change
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Verizon is implementing a policy change that will affect unlocking paid-off phones.
Data centers producing high levels of pollution, VCU study shows
A new study suggests that data centers in northern Virginia are producing just as much pollution as power plants. The findings come from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us live from Sterling with more.
A new study suggests that data centers in northern Virginia are producing just as much pollution as power plants. The findings come from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us live from Sterling with more.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance case puts spotlight on cryptocurrency tracking
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.
Ring founder addresses FBI recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is addressing the FBI's recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case.
Ring founder Jamie Siminoff is addressing the FBI's recovery of doorbell footage in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case.
Seven more states adding driver’s license and state ID's to Apple Wallet joining 13 other states - See where
Apple has announced that more states will be offering residents the ability to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to the Wallet app in both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
Apple has announced that more states will be offering residents the ability to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to the Wallet app in both the iPhone and Apple Watch.