Tinder launches new biometric face scan verification
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
ChatGPT could affect your critical thinking skills, study finds
MIT researchers conducted a study assessing the impacts of ChatGPT on the brain during writing assignments.
Maverick Drone Systems demonstrate robot technology
Maverick Drone Systems brought two of its robots onto the FOX 9 Morning News set to demonstrate the latest robot technology.
YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
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.
Passwords data breach: What to do if your account was affected
Here are some tips for managing your cyber security risk as we’re still learning more about the reported largest data breach in history involving 16 billion passwords.
WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
States take legal action as 23andMe attempts to sell customer genetic information amid bankruptcy
Several states have joined a lawsuit against 23andme. They say bankruptcy shouldn't allow the genetic testing company to sell sensitive customer data.
iOS 26 will let parents manage who their kids text and what apps they see
Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.
Google Cloud, Spotify outage: Issues appear mostly resolved, Downdetector shows
Google Cloud's status website showed the incident impacting users began at about 10:51 a.m. PT.
China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says
Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.
Is ChatGPT down? Thousands report issues
Thousands were reporting issues Tuesday morning with ChatGPT.
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.
President Trump and Elon Musk social media feud
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk traded insults for all to see in social media posts on Thursday. Elon claims Trump’s recessions will send the country into a recession, while Trump said Elon was “wearing thin” and asked him to leave. FOX 9’s Chenue Her has more on the story.
FDA approves first AI tool to predict breast cancer risk
Artificial intelligence uses mammograms to provide five-year risk scores for early detection
DMV scam texts target people with bogus ticket warnings: What you should do
Minnesota authorities are warning about a new text scam involving someone from the DMV falsely claiming the target has outstanding tickets or warrants in an attempt to steal money or personal information.
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.”
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.
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.
Newspaper's summer book list recommended nonexistent books
There's another artificial intelligence blunder impacting news organizations.