How China-linked operatives used ChatGPT to sway Americans on 2 issues, OpenAI details

ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, is accusing a Chinese technology company of leveraging its signature platform to manipulate the opinions of people who live in the United States.

Abbott calls for new regulations on data centers

Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for better regulation on data center construction in Texas.

OpenAI files for IPO, joins SpaceX and Claude-maker Anthropic in race to go public

Another blockbuster could be in the works for Wall Street as the company behind the ChatGPT app moved to join two other artificial intelligence firms in looking to become a publicly traded company.

Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.

Data centers in Texas: Google launches water fund, stewardship plan

Google is offering a new multimillion-dollar water fund to help build more data centers in Texas, even amid water usage concerns by residents.

Trump's new AI executive order: What to know

President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.

South Texas man arrested after using AI to turn school social media photos into child pornography

A 31-year-old Texas man has been arrested after allegedly using AI software to turn public school social media photos into hundreds of explicit images, marking a major prosecution under the state's new law targeting computer-generated material.

Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms

Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.

Blame this, not AI, for rising unemployment among young college graduates, study says

Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.

Florida sues OpenAI over ChatGPT, points to 2 deadly shootings

The lawsuit points to two deadly shootings in Florida where the accused shooters are reported to have consulted with ChatGPT.

Meta unveils subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: What to know

Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.

Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto

Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.

YouTube to add automatic AI labels for undisclosed generated content

YouTube is rolling out new transparency measures for AI-generated content, including more prominent disclosure labels and automated detection systems.

Roy files legislation to track data center water, power use

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy filed legislation Friday that would require the Department of Energy to track and report water and energy used by big data centers that received expedited permitting under an executive order.

CEO defends AI after graduates boo commencement speech: 'Hear me now or pay me later'

Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta defended the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry after graduates at Middle Tennessee State University booed his remarks.