Pine Island City Council adopts new public input policy amid data center debate
In one community near Rochester, the debate over construction data center got so heated at a recent city council meeting, new decorum rules for public comment had to be adopted. Plus, the mayor of Pine Island also abruptly resigned this week.
In one community near Rochester, the debate over construction data center got so heated at a recent city council meeting, new decorum rules for public comment had to be adopted. Plus, the mayor of Pine Island also abruptly resigned this week.
Apple CEO says price hikes are ‘unavoidable’ as rising chip costs squeeze tech giant: report
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Minnesota’s new social media warning law goes into effect July 1
A new law in Minnesota will soon require social media platforms to warn users about potential mental health impacts every time they log in.
A new law in Minnesota will soon require social media platforms to warn users about potential mental health impacts every time they log in.
Is Facebook down? Platforms coming back online after widespread outages, Meta says
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
How China-linked operatives used ChatGPT to sway Americans on 2 issues, OpenAI details
ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, is accusing a Chinese technology company of leveraging its signature platform to manipulate the opinions of people who live in the United States.
ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, is accusing a Chinese technology company of leveraging its signature platform to manipulate the opinions of people who live in the United States.
New era of AI in political ads raises concerns over deepfakes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool used in many functions as part of everyday life and is also becoming a tool used in politics. One campaign ad stirring up controversy is what some view as an AI-generated deepfake attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool used in many functions as part of everyday life and is also becoming a tool used in politics. One campaign ad stirring up controversy is what some view as an AI-generated deepfake attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate.
AI generated political campaign ad draws controversy
We're living in an era where artificial intelligence is being used for more areas of everyday life, and now it's also becoming a tool in politics. One campaign ad is stirring up controversy in what some view as an AI-generated attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
We're living in an era where artificial intelligence is being used for more areas of everyday life, and now it's also becoming a tool in politics. One campaign ad is stirring up controversy in what some view as an AI-generated attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate. FOX 9's Soyoung Kim has more.
Data center debate: What to know in Minnesota
Minnesota continues to be a battleground over data center growth, with regulators weighing technological benefit over potential harm. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni explains what you need to know as the debates rage on.
Minnesota continues to be a battleground over data center growth, with regulators weighing technological benefit over potential harm. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni explains what you need to know as the debates rage on.
Data centers: Why they’re sparking so much debate in Minnesota
Data centers are the backbone of the digital world, but their impact on communities is sparking debate across the U.S. and Minnesota.
Data centers are the backbone of the digital world, but their impact on communities is sparking debate across the U.S. and Minnesota.
OpenAI files for IPO, joins SpaceX and Claude-maker Anthropic in race to go public
Another blockbuster could be in the works for Wall Street as the company behind the ChatGPT app moved to join two other artificial intelligence firms in looking to become a publicly traded company.
Another blockbuster could be in the works for Wall Street as the company behind the ChatGPT app moved to join two other artificial intelligence firms in looking to become a publicly traded company.
Apple unveils Siri AI, new intelligence features at WWDC
Apple unveiled new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference on Monday.
Apple unveiled new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference on Monday.
McDonald’s testing AI-powered drive-thrus: What to know
McDonald’s is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru system called Archy. Here's what to know.
McDonald’s is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru system called Archy. Here's what to know.
Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.
Facebook class-action privacy settlement: 2nd payments set to distribute
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
Trump's new AI executive order: What to know
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.
California tech CEO accused of smuggling US equipment to Iran's military, nuclear programs
Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.
Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Blame this, not AI, for rising unemployment among young college graduates, study says
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.