Digital seance: New AI tech will mimic speaking to dead family, friends

A tech designer is building a program called Seance AI, which will allow users to speak with a chatbot mimicking a dead loved one that could help people find closure.

TikTok, social media trends push performance crimes into US spotlight

A rise in thefts of Hyundais and Kias is linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security weakness to steal the cars.

Axiom Space crew successfully launches into space on SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

The Axiom Space crew successfully launched into space Sunday evening as they head for the International Space Station for the Ax-2 mission. 

New Arizona Coyotes arena plan? Well, about that...

What first appeared to be an announcement from the Arizona Coyotes over their future arena plans following a failed vote turned out to be something quite different.

ChatGPT is now a smartphone app on iPhones

The free ChatGPT app became available on iPhones and iPads in the U.S. on Thursday and will later be coming to Android devices.

Waymo woes: Tempe residents frustrated as idle self-driving cars park in their neighborhood

Waymo is expanding in the Phoenix area, but that is causing a level of headache for residents in one Tempe neighborhood, who say some of the self-driving cars are being parked on their streets when they are not picking up passengers.

Wendy's to test underground robot delivery for mobile orders

Instead of requiring employees to bring out mobile food orders, the robotic system is designed to transport the orders underground "in seconds," the fast food chain said.

TikTok user calls out Phoenix man accused of assault, police respond with clarification

Phoenix Police are clearing up what they're calling "misinformation" after a popular TikTok user called on the department to take further action against an Arizona man caught on video committing an alleged assault.

Alzheimer's Disease: UArizona researchers using AI technology to spot and treat the illness

A human brain is a very complex organ, and when Alzheimer's Disease moves in, the disease is devastating and fatal. A researcher at the University of Arizona, however, is hoping to change that, and he is using the power of artificial intelligence to identify the disease's cause, as well as potential drug targets.

Missouri teacher resigns after using racial slur; student who recorded it suspended

A Missouri high school teacher who was videotaped repeatedly using a racial slur in class has resigned from the district, while the student who took the video finishes serving a school suspension.

Study: YouTube recommendations send violent and graphic videos to young children

YouTube is great at sending users videos that it thinks they'll like based on their interests. But new research shows that the site's powerful algorithms can also flood young users with violent and disturbing content.

ChatGPT's chief says AI should be regulated by a US or global agency

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified at a hearing saying that he supported the formation of an agency that would license the most powerful AI systems and have the authority to ensure compliance with safety standards.