Data center moratorium considered in Wright County as Monticello residents push back on proposals
Wright County leaders will discuss a possible one-year pause on new data centers at a meeting next week after dozens of Monticello residents voiced concerns about proposed developments near their homes.
Wright County leaders will discuss a possible one-year pause on new data centers at a meeting next week after dozens of Monticello residents voiced concerns about proposed developments near their homes.
America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Elon Musk sought $80B for Mars colonization, OpenAI president says in trial
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
Anoka County to use AI for non-emergency dispatch calls
Anoka County is set to use artifical intelligence (AI) to field non-emergency dispatch calls.
Anoka County is set to use artifical intelligence (AI) to field non-emergency dispatch calls.
Elon Musk attorney claims OpenAI, Sam Altman ‘stole a charity’ as high-stakes legal fight begins
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI kicked off with a bang on Tuesday, with his attorney alleging CEO Sam Altman "stole a charity" to build a massive, profit-driven empire.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI kicked off with a bang on Tuesday, with his attorney alleging CEO Sam Altman "stole a charity" to build a massive, profit-driven empire.
Trump talks reclassifying marijuana, Trump arch
President Trump spoke from the Oval Office during a bill healthcare event on Thursday, touching on topics such as advancements in AI, reclassifying marijuana, lower the costs of prescription drugs and plans for a proposed Arc de Trump at the Lincoln Memorial.
President Trump spoke from the Oval Office during a bill healthcare event on Thursday, touching on topics such as advancements in AI, reclassifying marijuana, lower the costs of prescription drugs and plans for a proposed Arc de Trump at the Lincoln Memorial.
First Lady's Luncheon hosted by Melania Trump
First Lady Melania Trump delivered a message that sought to “inspire community” at the First Lady's Luncheon in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, touching on topics such as youth education and the advancement of AI.
First Lady Melania Trump delivered a message that sought to “inspire community” at the First Lady's Luncheon in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, touching on topics such as youth education and the advancement of AI.
Melania Trump details her support of the TAKE IT DOWN Act
First Lady Melania Trump details her support for the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks – also known as the TAKE IT DOWN Act – signed in May 2025 to criminalize the nonconsensual online publication of intimate images and AI-generated deepfakes.
First Lady Melania Trump details her support for the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks – also known as the TAKE IT DOWN Act – signed in May 2025 to criminalize the nonconsensual online publication of intimate images and AI-generated deepfakes.
Florida launches criminal investigation into OpenAI, ChatGPT after accused FSU shooter’s bot conversation
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, says his office has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT.
AI shaping our health care decisions, even whether we go to the doctor
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
For nearly half of Americans, artificial intelligence plays some sort of role in their health care decisions, a new Gallup poll found.
AI campaign text sparks deepfake law questions in Minnesota
Minnesota’s political campaign season is kicking into high gear and some operatives are crying foul over AI-generated campaign messages.
Minnesota’s political campaign season is kicking into high gear and some operatives are crying foul over AI-generated campaign messages.
Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
Minnesota data centers: Carver City Council approves 1-year moratorium
A one-year moratorium on data center development was unanimously approved by the Carver City Council.
A one-year moratorium on data center development was unanimously approved by the Carver City Council.
Home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, hit with Molotov cocktail
San Francisco police are investigating an arson attack at the North Beach home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning involving a Molotov cocktail.
San Francisco police are investigating an arson attack at the North Beach home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman early Friday morning involving a Molotov cocktail.
Xcel Energy CEO: Data centers won’t impact your electric bill
Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel told a crowd at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday he believes the data centers that power AI, with the huge energy demands they bring, may actually lower costs for everyone.
Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel told a crowd at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday he believes the data centers that power AI, with the huge energy demands they bring, may actually lower costs for everyone.
Xcel Energy CEO: Data centers won’t impact your electric bill
Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel believes the data centers that power AI, with the huge energy demands they bring, may actually lower costs for everyone. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
Xcel Energy CEO Bob Frenzel believes the data centers that power AI, with the huge energy demands they bring, may actually lower costs for everyone. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the story.
FBI report adds AI-enabled scams for the first time, $893 million reported stolen
Scammers cashed in last year with the help of artificial intelligence, and a new FBI report offers a hint at the hundreds of millions they have stolen.
Scammers cashed in last year with the help of artificial intelligence, and a new FBI report offers a hint at the hundreds of millions they have stolen.
Minnesota Supreme Court: Chief Justice Natalie Hudson to retire
Chief Justice Natalie Hudson will retire from the Minnesota Supreme Court in September after making history as the first person of color and third woman to serve in the role.
Chief Justice Natalie Hudson will retire from the Minnesota Supreme Court in September after making history as the first person of color and third woman to serve in the role.
MN lawmakers close to banning AI apps that turn photos into fake porn
Dozens of Minnesota women have had their innocent social media photos turned into pornography that could haunt them for the rest of their lives. Minnesota lawmakers call it "nudification," and they’re getting close to a bipartisan ban on the technology, which they say could be as simple as flipping a switch. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Dozens of Minnesota women have had their innocent social media photos turned into pornography that could haunt them for the rest of their lives. Minnesota lawmakers call it "nudification," and they’re getting close to a bipartisan ban on the technology, which they say could be as simple as flipping a switch. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has the story.
Oracle laying off thousands of workers to cut costs amid AI push: report
Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs.
Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs.