Is ChatGPT down? Thousands report issues
Thousands were reporting issues Tuesday morning with ChatGPT.
Bee Cave Police Department receives waiver to use autonomous drones
The Bee Cave Police Department is utilizing drones like no other department in Central Texas. They say they're the first to use autonomous drones.
Xbox Ally: Handheld console releasing later this year
Xbox has finally released official details of a long-rumored handheld console. Here’s what we know.
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.
Trump reportedly to extend TikTok ban deadline for third time
The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.
FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk
Artificial intelligence uses mammograms to provide five-year risk scores for early detection
Automated license plate readers spark worries of mass surveillance in San Marcos, Austin
Worries about mass surveillance have both Austin and San Marcos debating the future of automated license plate reader (ALPR) programs.
Is X down? Thousands report issues on social platform
Thousands of users were reporting issues with X on Tuesday.
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.
184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach
The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”
US to revoke some Chinese student visas, expand social media vetting for Communist Party ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking some visas for Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party or sensitive research fields, amid heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration.
Tesla has date in mind for Austin Robotaxi launch: Report
Tesla is planning to begin their automated Robotaxi service in Austin on June 12, a new report says.
Texas law will require age verification, parental consent for app store downloads
The App Store Accountability Act requires age verification from all users and will prevent minors from downloading apps or making in-app purchases without parental consent from a connected account that has been verified.
North Texas inventor unveils "smart mailbox" to combat porch pirates
A North Texas inventor has patented the world's first smart mailbox to combat package theft and is now seeking investors to bring his prototype to market.
Is your therapist AI? ChatGPT goes viral on social media for its role as Gen Z's new therapist
AI chatbots are stepping into the therapist's chair – and not everyone is thrilled about it.
Is X down? Several users report issues Saturday morning
Several users of the social media platform X reported issues getting onto the platform on Saturday morning.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
Here’s how much a made-in-America iPhone could cost
President Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Apple unless it manufactures iPhones in the U.S. could send prices soaring, with estimates reaching as high as $3,500 per device.
Newspaper's summer book list recommended nonexistent books
There's another artificial intelligence blunder impacting news organizations.