New robotic clothes allow you to suit up hands-free

Researchers have developed a soft-robotic technology that allows users to put on protective clothing hands-free and in seconds.

OpenAI says AI model autonomously hacked rival's systems during internal test

OpenAI said one of its advanced artificial intelligence models autonomously breached AI startup Hugging Face's infrastructure during an internal cybersecurity evaluation.

What exactly is an AI data center?

AI data centers power tools such as chatbots and cloud services, but their growing energy demands are driving political and community opposition. Learn what an AI data center does, what is inside one, why it needs so much power and why new projects face growing opposition.

Coca-Cola halts Fairlife operations after network breach, ransomware attack

A network breach at the Coca-Cola Company’s Fairlife has forced the beverage giant to suspend the dairy label’s production operations in the United States. 

Texas launches investigation of LinkedIn over claims of 'ghost jobs'

The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."

Why careful people still end up on data broker sites

People-search sites can expose your address, relatives and phone number, fueling identity theft and targeted scams.

Apple sues OpenAI, alleges theft of trade secrets tied to ChatGPT hardware development

Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of encouraging former Apple employees to steal confidential trade secrets to help develop ChatGPT-related hardware.

Meta removes controversial Instagram AI photo feature after social media backlash

Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.

Stafford data center paused over concerns of enslaved peoples' graves

A proposed 99-acre data center project along Eskimo Hill Road is on pause following a vote by the Stafford County Board of Supervisors to defer applications for the Potomac Creek Campus development.

Four states want Meta to pay $1.4 trillion in youth addiction case

Four states are demanding $1.4 trillion from Meta over claims that the social media giant deliberately created and marketed Facebook and Instagram to underage users, while failing to warn parents or children about the alleged harms of the social media platform’s addiction.

QTS drops appeal, ending plans for massive Prince William County data center

Data center developer QTS has dropped its Virginia Supreme Court appeal, ending plans for a massive 2,100-acre complex next to Manassas National Battlefield Park after a years-long legal battle.

Let them eat... duct tape? See this Bay Area student's viral duct tape prom dress

Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.

How US tech is being used globally to scam Americans of billions

An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.

AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG

UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.

ATF cancels contract for phone surveillance tool after legal concerns

The ATF scrapped its contract for a phone surveillance tool after some lawmakers and others raised serious questions about whether the technology was being used legally.

Ex-Meta executive sues over attempt to silence her ‘Careless People’ memoir

A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.

House committee approves new social media rules for children

Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.