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.
Tennessee grandmother jailed after AI facial recognition misidentifies her in fraud case
A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.
A Tennessee grandmother says she was wrongly jailed for weeks after authorities used AI facial recognition to identify her as a suspect in a North Dakota bank fraud case.
AI replacement soft landing: Proposed law would require companies to give workers 90 days notice
A bill in the Minnesota State Senate would require companies to give employees 90 days notice if they are being replaced by artificial intelligence (A.I.) if made into law.
A bill in the Minnesota State Senate would require companies to give employees 90 days notice if they are being replaced by artificial intelligence (A.I.) if made into law.
Sora, OpenAI’s video platform, is shutting down: What to know
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last year as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.
OpenAI is shutting down its social media app Sora, which went viral last year as a place to share short-form videos generated by artificial intelligence. Here's what to know.
AI chip facility coming to Austin, Elon Musk announces
Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.
Over the weekend, tech giant Elon Musk revealed he’s bringing a new $20 billion AI chip facility to Austin, which he says will be the first of its kind in the world.
AI-generated Val Kilmer to posthumously star in new movie
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
An AI-generated Val Kilmer will play a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist in an upcoming movie, nearly a year after the actor’s death.
MN lawmakers introduce AI regulations aimed at protecting children, curtailing surveillance
Minnesota lawmakers introduced a bipartisan package of bills to strictly regulate AI, citing threats to child safety and personal liberties. But a federal executive order could slow down state efforts. Learn more here:
Minnesota lawmakers introduced a bipartisan package of bills to strictly regulate AI, citing threats to child safety and personal liberties. But a federal executive order could slow down state efforts. Learn more here:
Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.
OpenAI revising Pentagon contract; CEO Altman admits 'sloppy' deal
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
OpenAI is revising its contract with the Pentagon following criticism that the agreement could enable mass surveillance of Americans.
Would you trust AI with your taxes?
The 2026 tax season is underway, and some Americans are turning to AI for help with their taxes. But is that a good idea?
The 2026 tax season is underway, and some Americans are turning to AI for help with their taxes. But is that a good idea?
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.