Australia says Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube fall short on enforcing child account ban
Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.
Australia’s online safety watchdog is considering legal action against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, alleging they have failed to adequately enforce new laws banning users under 16.
Samsung Messages app will be discontinued soon: Here's what to know
Samsung has announced that it will discontinue its Samsung Messages app, urging users to transition to Google Messages
Samsung has announced that it will discontinue its Samsung Messages app, urging users to transition to Google Messages
Nudificaton ban: Minnesota 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.
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.
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.
Snapchat under investigation by EU over alleged failure to protect children on app
Snapchat is under investigation by the European Union over the app’s alleged failure to prevent child grooming and the sale of illegal goods.
Snapchat is under investigation by the European Union over the app’s alleged failure to prevent child grooming and the sale of illegal goods.
Instagram testing feature that lets you secretly watch stories – for a fee
Instagram is testing a paid subscription model that lets users pay a fee to secretly watch stories on the social media app, among other perks.
Instagram is testing a paid subscription model that lets users pay a fee to secretly watch stories on the social media app, among other perks.
New approach to data centers in Minnesota
Across the U.S. communities are grappling with growing concerns about data center projects. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Blake Nixon, president and CEO of Geronimo Power, who explains one unique approach being taken in southwest Minnesota to ease development anxieties.
Across the U.S. communities are grappling with growing concerns about data center projects. FOX 9’s All Day is joined by Blake Nixon, president and CEO of Geronimo Power, who explains one unique approach being taken in southwest Minnesota to ease development anxieties.
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.
Trump administration launches official White House mobile app
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
President Donald Trump’s administration launched a new White House mobile app for users to receive updates on news, briefings and alerts.
The PlayStation 5 will soon get a lot more expensive - but there’s still time before it happens
On Friday, Sony revealed its PlayStation 5 consoles are about to get more expensive, and the price hikes are pretty significant.
On Friday, Sony revealed its PlayStation 5 consoles are about to get more expensive, and the price hikes are pretty significant.
Iran-linked hackers claim they breached FBI Director Kash Patel's email
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s email and leaked documents online.
An Iran-linked hacking group claimed it breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s email and leaked documents online.
Social media age limits: Minnesota bill uses companies' own tech to protect kids
Lawmakers at the Capitol are taking a new approach to protect kids from social media addiction, and it could soon become law.
Lawmakers at the Capitol are taking a new approach to protect kids from social media addiction, and it could soon become law.
Minnesota bill uses companies' own tech to protect kids
Lawmakers at the Capitol are taking a new approach to protect kids from social media addiction, and it could soon become law. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Lawmakers at the Capitol are taking a new approach to protect kids from social media addiction, and it could soon become law. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Nudification deepfake tech could be banned in MN under new proposed bill
Minnesota lawmakers are considering new legislation that would prohibit the creation of “deepfakes" using "nudification" tech while also paving the way for lawsuits against those who’ve created them.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering new legislation that would prohibit the creation of “deepfakes" using "nudification" tech while also paving the way for lawsuits against those who’ve created them.
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.
FCC prohibition on new foreign-produced routers could make future home upgrades harder
New federal regulations could soon make it more difficult for Americans to upgrade their home internet setup to the latest and greatest technologies.
New federal regulations could soon make it more difficult for Americans to upgrade their home internet setup to the latest and greatest technologies.
Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.
Viral videos show Chicago delivery robots after shattering glass at CTA bus shelters
Viral videos show two separate Chicago delivery robots after making a mess at CTA bus stops over the last three days.
Viral videos show two separate Chicago delivery robots after making a mess at CTA bus stops over the last three days.
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.