Microsoft deal would reopen Pennsylvania nuclear plant, site of 1979 partial meltdown, to power AI

A new agreement between Microsoft and Constellation Energy Corporation to provide power to the tech giant’s data centers for artificial intelligence is paving the way for the restart of a nuclear reactor on Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island, the site of a 1979 partial meltdown. 

Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know

Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”

AI memes of cats, Trump and Harris flood social media during debate

Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media. 

New iPhones: What you should know about the products Apple announced at the special event

Just as many people expected, Apple released new editions of its iPhone line during a special event on Monday at their California headquarters. Here's what to know about the new phones.

iOS 18 release: Is my iPhone compatible?

This new system update will work on specific iPhone devices, and here is what you need to know.

Bee Cave police to launch autonomous drone pilot program

The Bee Cave Police Department has launched a pilot program that will test and develop an autonomous drone system known as "AV8."

YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes

YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.

New Apple iPhone: What to know ahead of the company's September 9 event

With Apple scheduling a special event on Sept. 9, it has sparked speculation over the possibility of a newly-refreshed iPhone, as the company tends to launch a new iPhone model during September in recent years. Here's what to know ahead of the special event.

Job offers through texts? Be careful, it's likely a scam

Phishing is a type of online scam that tries to get victims to give away personal information to bad actors.

AI: Job killer or catalyst for change? How technology is transforming employment

Artificial intelligence is increasingly enabling employers to automate tasks previously performed by humans, but it may not be the job killer some feared.

UT researchers using AI to find 'polluted' white dwarf stars

Astronomers at the University of Texas at Austin are using artificial intelligence to find and identify white dwarf stars. Malia Gao, research team leader, spoke with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak.

Why is X being blocked in Brazil?

On Friday, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil.

Here's why the Facebook icon mysteriously turned black on Friday

Facebook says the issue is now resolved after people on social media weighed in about the app after noticing it on their devices.

Austin leaders have plan to fight fires using AI

Austin city leaders have a plan to fight fires using artificial intelligence. First responders added AI technology to their tool belts to increase fire response times.

Federal funding will boost specialized ACC chip lab

An Austin training center created to help produce workers for the semi-conductor chip industry is getting a boost in funding. The specialized lab is located at Austin Community College's Highland Campus.