Austin City Council removes agenda item to vote on AI security cameras at city parks

Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."

Vote on AI cameras at parks postponed amid protest
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Austin City Council removed the agenda item to vote on artificial intelligence security cameras at city parks. Protesters who oppose AI surveillance called the decision a "temporary victory."

Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI

Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.

Texas bans popular Chinese apps including Shein, Temu on state-issued devices

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded a ban on Chinese-linked hardware, software, and AI tools, including major brands like Shein and Temu, across all state agencies to protect Texans' data from foreign exploitation.

Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI

Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.

Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users

OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.

Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content

The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.

DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT

DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Texas doctors warn against using ChatGPT as a self-diagnostic tool

Texas physicians say a rising number of patients are turning to ChatGPT for healthcare advice, and depending on how they're using it, the technology can either help or hinder their care.

Time person of the year 2025: Who are the  ‘Architects of AI’?

Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.

Will there be AI regulation?
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We still don't know President Trump's plan to regulate the use of artificial intelligence, but he said there is at least one move he won't allow and that is state and local officials passing their own regulations.

Waymo to file voluntary software recall regarding self-driving cars illegally passing school buses

Waymo says it will be filing a voluntary software recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall concerns reports of the self-driving cars illegally passing school buses.

New holiday scams to watch out for: BBB

As spending goes up for the holidays, unfortunately, so does scamming. The BBB is warning of new holiday scams.

Rizzbot vs IShowspeed: Company behind robot sues influencer for damages

An attorney at the center of a bizarre new lawsuit, one that pits the "Rizzbot" against IShowspeed, is speaking out. "Rizzbot" may be known for entertaining crowds, but the company behind him says a livestream encounter caused serious damage.