TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
Clothing line created to trick AI facial recognition into thinking you're an animal
The fashion industry is helping fool face recognition software with these new clothing designs
The fashion industry is helping fool face recognition software with these new clothing designs
ChatGPT may be smart enough to graduate law school
Many school districts and colleges are still scrambling to figure out how to set policies on if and how ChatGPT can be used.
Many school districts and colleges are still scrambling to figure out how to set policies on if and how ChatGPT can be used.
Fountain Hills bans TikTok on government-owned devices
Some town leaders are calling the platform a time waster, as well as socially destructive and a security risk due to its ownership by a Chinese tech company.
Some town leaders are calling the platform a time waster, as well as socially destructive and a security risk due to its ownership by a Chinese tech company.
Fountain Hills mulls ban of TikTok from town-owned devices
In the month since President Joe Biden signed a law that bans the use of any app by TikTok's China-based parent company on federal devices, a growing number of communities are following suit, including the town of Fountain Hills. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
In the month since President Joe Biden signed a law that bans the use of any app by TikTok's China-based parent company on federal devices, a growing number of communities are following suit, including the town of Fountain Hills. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
Louisiana man who used social media to lure and try to kill gay men, gets 45 years
Federal authorities also said Chance Seneca, who was 19 at the time of the crime, had a plan to kidnap and murder gay men as part of a scheme.
Federal authorities also said Chance Seneca, who was 19 at the time of the crime, had a plan to kidnap and murder gay men as part of a scheme.
MSG owner James Dolan threatens alcohol ban at MSG over facial recognition controversy
James Dolan is threatening to not serve fans alcohol at Madison Square Garden in response to a flap over facial recognition being used at his venues.
James Dolan is threatening to not serve fans alcohol at Madison Square Garden in response to a flap over facial recognition being used at his venues.
Mesa Public Schools seeks to join multi-district lawsuit against social media companies
The Mesa Public Schools District is seeking to take social media companies to court over practices they consider harmful to the mental health of young people. The governing board voted unanimously to work with outside counsel to file a complaint. An Arizona lawyer says research confirms algorithms for apps like TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube have contributed to anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts among young people. Meta says it has the required tools to help them be safe while online.
The Mesa Public Schools District is seeking to take social media companies to court over practices they consider harmful to the mental health of young people. The governing board voted unanimously to work with outside counsel to file a complaint. An Arizona lawyer says research confirms algorithms for apps like TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube have contributed to anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts among young people. Meta says it has the required tools to help them be safe while online.
FTC warns of job scams amid recent layoffs in tech and other industries
Scammers may publish listings for nonexistent roles, create sham websites, or hold fake "online job interviews" for job hunters, according to the FTC.
Scammers may publish listings for nonexistent roles, create sham websites, or hold fake "online job interviews" for job hunters, according to the FTC.
Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
TikTok: U.S. Senator proposing bill to ban the social media network
TikTok, which is owned by a Chinese company, has faced major criticism over national security concerns and the ability to manipulate content. Now, a Republican senator is proposing a bill that will completely ban the app in the U.S.
TikTok, which is owned by a Chinese company, has faced major criticism over national security concerns and the ability to manipulate content. Now, a Republican senator is proposing a bill that will completely ban the app in the U.S.
Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Oreo unveils ‘the most Oreo’ Oreo, stuffed with its own cookie
Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.
Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.
NBA hopes augmented reality basketball game will be next Pokémon Go
Fans can download “NBA All-World” at the Apple App Store and Google Play. This new game brings the NBA's biggest stars to your neighborhood.
Fans can download “NBA All-World” at the Apple App Store and Google Play. This new game brings the NBA's biggest stars to your neighborhood.
Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and other services, company says
Thousands of users reported problems with Teams, Outlook, the Azure cloud computing service, and Xbox Live online gaming service early Wednesday.
Thousands of users reported problems with Teams, Outlook, the Azure cloud computing service, and Xbox Live online gaming service early Wednesday.
'Jane Doe' found dead in Mohave County desert identified, 52 years later
Decades after she was found dead, officials in Mohave County have identified a murder victim who had been known as 'Jane Doe.' The woman's body was found in a desert part of Mohave County in 1971.
Decades after she was found dead, officials in Mohave County have identified a murder victim who had been known as 'Jane Doe.' The woman's body was found in a desert part of Mohave County in 1971.
Ahead of Super Bowl, a new tourist app launches for Phoenix area visitors
The app, called ListenUp, is created by a Scottsdale couple, and it allows people to listen to stories about various places in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Flagstaff.
The app, called ListenUp, is created by a Scottsdale couple, and it allows people to listen to stories about various places in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Flagstaff.
How an app saved a 14-year-old girl kidnapped, taken to Airbnb
Salt Lake City police say the teenage victim downloaded the SafeUT app and was able to contact officers.
Salt Lake City police say the teenage victim downloaded the SafeUT app and was able to contact officers.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes tried ‘to flee the country’ after conviction, prosecutors say
The former Theranos CEO is slated to report to prison in the spring to serve 11 years for defrauding investors about the company's blood-testing technology
The former Theranos CEO is slated to report to prison in the spring to serve 11 years for defrauding investors about the company's blood-testing technology
Microsoft invests billions in artificial intelligence startup OpenAI
The tech giant described its new agreement as the third stage of a growing partnership with San Francisco-based OpenAI that began with a $1 billion investment in 2019.
The tech giant described its new agreement as the third stage of a growing partnership with San Francisco-based OpenAI that began with a $1 billion investment in 2019.