Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto

Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.

Data center ban proposal paused by Inver Grove Heights City Council

After being threatened with potential legal action over a proposed data center in the city, the Inver Grove Heights City Council decided to hold off on a one-year pause on data center project development.

YouTube to add automatic AI labels for undisclosed generated content

YouTube is rolling out new transparency measures for AI-generated content, including more prominent disclosure labels and automated detection systems.

CEO defends AI after graduates boo commencement speech: 'Hear me now or pay me later'

Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta defended the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry after graduates at Middle Tennessee State University booed his remarks.

Data centers in Minnesota: Wright County debate
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Wright County officials are set to discuss a potential emergency moratorium on data centers – the latest community to join the debate over the developing tech needs. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni explains.

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.

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.

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.

Trump talks reclassifying marijuana, Trump arch
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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
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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
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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.

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. 

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.

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?