AI may be contributing to increase in data breaches, new report shows

Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok makes antisemitic posts on X

Grok, Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence chatbot, is trending for the wrong reasons on X, formerly Twitter.

Marco Rubio imposter using AI to call high-level officials

The U.S. State Department is warning diplomats of an AI-driven scheme impersonating Sec. Marco Rubio to contact top officials via fake texts and voice messages. Here’s what we know.

AI willing to let humans die, blackmail to avoid shutdown, report finds

In simulated corporate scenarios, leading AI models—including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—engaged in blackmail, leaked information, and let humans die when facing threats to their autonomy, a new Anthropic study found.

Sen. Ted Cruz proposes withholding broadband funding from states that regulate AI

Under Cruz’s budget reconciliation proposal, an attempt to regulate AI would be prohibited from collecting federal funding provided by the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

Man facing multiple felonies for AI-generated illicit images of underage girls: police

A 19-year-old is facing multiple felonies for allegedly posting AI-generated illicit images of female juveniles on social media. Police say they've seen an increase in this type of crime in recent years.

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Austin police have arrested a man who they say posted AI generated explicit photos of female juveniles on social media. Police say they've seen an increase in this type of crime in recent years.

Judge rejects AI chatbots' free speech defense following teen's death

A federal judge has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit against Character.AI to proceed, rejecting the company’s argument that its chatbot is protected by the First Amendment.

Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn

President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.

Waymo recalls over 1,200 self-driving cars after minor crashes

The self-driving ride hailing service issued a recall following a series of collisions involving barriers in the road.

Teacher quits profession after viral rant on how AI is 'ruining' education

Former English teacher Hannah went viral for her honest video about quitting teaching because of frustrations over students lacking motivation due to technology.