Misinformation machines? AI chatbots can spew falsehoods, even accuse people of crimes they never committed
"AI poses risks to fundamental rights and even the physical safety of our country's citizens," one legal expert says.
YouTube rolls out updated policy for eating disorder-related content
YouTube introduced the new changes this week to better manage video content about eating disorders.
These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now
Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.
Taxidermy bird drones aim to assist, advance wildlife research
Researchers hope to expand what they learn from these taxidermy bird drones to improve fuel efficiency in aviation and possibly into assisting space exploration.
Have ChatGPT skills? 9 in 10 companies hiring want you, survey finds
A recent survey found that businesses are seeking employees with ChatGPT experience, with 30% saying the need is urgent. Companies are looking to hire "prompt engineers" and some are offering starting salaries exceeding $200k.
Twitter starts removing blue check marks from users who don’t pay
Twitter will require users to pay a monthly fee to keep the blue check mark. The social media giant had about 300,000 verified users under the original blue check system — many of them journalists, athletes, and public figures.
Long Island man sentenced for sharing deepfake porn of underage women
Patrick Carey, 22, pleaded guilty to sharing sexually explicit "deepfake" images of over a dozen underage women on a pornographic website.
Ohio boy, 13, overdoses on Benadryl in deadly TikTok challenge: family
"Our world has absolutely got out of control," Jacob Steven's grandmother said,.
How to get money from Facebook’s $725 million data privacy settlement
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Apple unveils high-yield savings account for Apple Card holders
According to Apple, the card offers an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.15% – more than 10 times the national average.
Controversy surrounds fake AI-generated Drake, The Weeknd song 'Heart On My Sleeve’
An AI-generated Drake and The Weeknd song called "Heart on My Sleeve" has gone viral, raising questions about the use of AI in music creation.
Budweiser releases new pro-America ad with iconic mascot in wake of Anheuser-Busch Mulvaney controversy
The advertisement features one of Budweiser's famous Clydesdale horses passing iconic American landmarks.
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
Major cybersecurity flaws led to Suffolk County ransomware attack: Officials
According to a forensic report, criminal actors gained entry to Suffolk County Clerk servers through a vulnerability in the office before launching a full-blown attack against the county
The new slow and painful dating trend of 'fizzling', explained
Not a breakup, not ghosting, just a long, slow, burn. Fizzling is the new dating trend and it's leaving people hurt and confused.
Researchers predict which jobs may be safe from A.I. exposure
A group of computer scientists and other tech industry notables have called for a 6-month pause on AI development to consider the risks.
Ford files patent for drones to jump start vehicles with dead batteries
For drivers who find themselves stranded with a dead battery and no one around to help, Ford may be developing technology to help.
NYC cybersecurity: How are we protected? A look inside an operations center
FOX 5 NY was given an exclusive look inside the Joint Security Operations Center located in Brooklyn.
Are robot waiters the future? Some in restaurant industry think so
Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.
What is Lemon8?: TikTok parent company introduces new social media app
The app, called Lemon8, is a photo-based app that could be described as a mixture of Instagram and Pinterest with sprinkles of videos that resemble those posted on TikTok.