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From a police update on a death that has rocked the far East Valley to a message from a rather distant source, here's a look at some of our top stories.

Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO days after being ousted, along with new board

The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, culminating a days-long power struggle that shocked the tech industry.

OpenAI's employees revolt, threaten to quit unless board reinstates Sam Altman and resigns

More than 500 of the artificial intelligence company's roughly 770 workers signed a letter, threatening to follow Sam Altman to Microsoft unless their demands are met.

FTC issuing nearly $1,000 in average refunds to victims of tech support scam

Victims of the scheme were tricked into buying “expensive and unnecessary tech support services,” the FTC said. The scammers often claimed to be affiliated with Microsoft, Apple, and other tech companies.

Robotic legs allowing children to take first steps

New technology is allowing kids who have never been able to walk before the opportunity to take steps of their own.

Google Fiber breaks ground in Chandler
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According to a statement released by Google officials, they have plans to connect the entire East Valley city by the year 2028.

Microsoft hires OpenAI founder Sam Altman after being ousted

Meanwhile, the new head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Monday that he would launch an investigation into the firing of Sam Altman -- a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world.

Concerns over spying on children with smart toys flagged by group

Smart toys are becoming more common, and an increase in concerns about them spying on children has coincided with that, according to a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund.

Moms of rising NFL stars start new podcast
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Monica Daniels and Kim Stroud are sharing what it's like to raise two rising stars in the NFL. FOX 10 Sports' Robby Baker talks with the moms of CJ Stroud and Paris Johnson Jr., after the two former teammates faced off in Houston.

Remains of 'Apache Junction Jane Doe' identified, group announces

Officials with DNA Doe Project say they have identified a woman whose remains were found in a rural part of the far East Valley in the early 1990s.

Tech gifts for the top of your list

Technology at the top of the class should also be at the top of your gift list!

Apple agrees to improve texting between iPhones and Androids

But are the green bubbles going away? Here's what to know about Apple's decision to adopt the RCS messaging standard that will bring a wider range of iMessage-style features to chats between iPhone and Android users.

Backpage founder Michael Lacey convicted of 1 count of money laundering

The founder of the once-lucrative classified site was acquitted on one count of money laundering, and a mistrial was also declared after the jury was deadlocked over dozens of other counts Michael Lacey faces.

Arizona's first electric fire truck has arrived in Gilbert

It's a first of its kind for Arizona: Gilbert just got an electric fire truck and there are only a handful so far in the U.S.

Chick-fil-A location launches option on app to have food delivered by drone

The popular fast food chain is testing a free drone delivery option at one location, which can currently be delivered to locations within 1.2 miles of the restaurant.

Florida Chick-Fil-A testing drone delivery
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A Chick-Fil-A in the Tampa area has become one of the first in the country to test out drone delivery, and officials with the fast food chain say they have plans to expand the drones across the country. Reporter Josh Cascio has more.