Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal

Alabama teenagers using TikTok will soon face two-hour daily limits, overnight curfews and an end to the app's customized "For You" page after the social media giant reached a $100 million settlement with the state.

OpenAI hits pause on AI training after government websites accessed

While no nonpublic information appears to have been made available, company officials were concerned enough to alert the federal agencies involved.

Hackers took home a stolen Flock camera. What they found was massive

A former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud network.

Microsoft files patent that could bring game-pausing ads to Xbox

Microsoft has filed a patent application for technology that could bring context-aware, game-pausing advertisements to Xbox and other interactive platforms.

Prince William County to vote on major data center policy changes

Two major votes Tuesday could reshape data center development in Prince William County, as leaders consider ending automatic approvals for certain projects and decide whether to allow a controversial Dominion Energy substation expansion.

iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims

The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false advertising.

Senate Democrat blocks data center electricity costs bill

A bipartisan effort to make data centers pay for their growing demands on the power grid hit a roadblock in the Senate on Thursday.

Virginia introduces new AI data center regulations

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed an executive order on Friday, establishing new guidelines for artificial intelligence data centers across the state, calling it the nation's toughest plan to hold data centers accountable.

'Stop the AI Race' rally outside Dreamforce in San Francisco

About two dozen protesters in San Francisco gathered Thursday morning to express their disapproval of artificial intelligence during the final day of the Dreamforce conference.

Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl

Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.

Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup

Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.

Zoox launches first airport robotaxi service in major milestone

Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.

Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say

Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.

DOJ, X hunt hackers targeting hundreds of thousands of users

The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.