AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral
An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.
Zuckerberg’s AI glasses live demo fails spectacularly at major tech event
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses demo failed twice during a live presentation, with cooking assistant and video call features.
Attorneys allege ChatGPT encouraged teen's suicide, sparking legal action against AI company
The family of a 16-year-old boy who died by suicide is suing the creators of ChatGPT, claiming the AI encouraged his death.
Salesforce CEO cuts 4,000 jobs, says AI agents now handle half the customer work
CEO Marc Benioff says AI now handles 50% of customer interactions at $248B software company.
What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids
“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.
Trump posts AI video dancing with Cracker Barrel's 'old timer' after company reverses logo change
President Donald Trump posted a 30-second clip showing him dancing with the restaurant's "old timer" character following the Cracker Barrel logo controversy.
Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
Arizona ranks high for AI anxiety as students prepare for changing workforce
A new study shows Arizona ranks as a top state for anxiety over AI's impact on jobs, as tech CEOs warn of significant workforce changes and potential widespread job loss.
Students learn valuable skills at ASU's Endless Games and Learning Lab
A new lab at Arizona State University, the Endless Games and Learning Lab, is giving students hands-on experience and valuable job skills in the fields of gaming and artificial intelligence.
Family sues Marana school district over never-sent email that resulted in teen's suspension
An Arizona family is suing a school district after it suspended a student for an email he never sent.
Man identified after PCSD used AI to generate a photo of him
Days after sheriffs in Pima County used AI to generate a realistic image of an unidentified man whose remains were found in late 2024, officials have released the man's name.
PCSD using AI to create image of unknown man they are trying to identify
“This is the first we've used it. I don't know that anybody's done this,” said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.
'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning
Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.
