Smart plugs recalled over shock risk

The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.

Artificial intelligence technology behind ChatGPT was built in Iowa -- with a lot of water

One thing Microsoft-backed OpenAI needed for its technology was plenty of water, pulled from the watershed of the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers in central Iowa to cool a powerful supercomputer as it helped teach its AI systems how to mimic human writing.

Google to require disclosure if AI alters voice, imagery in political ads

Political ads using artificial intelligence on Google and YouTube must soon be accompanied by a prominent disclosure if imagery or sounds have been synthetically altered.

Tyson Foods to test driverless trucks, transforming meat transportation

Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.

Facebook parent company plans to build $700M data center in Rosemount

For months, a massive proposed development in Rosemount, Minnesota has been shrouded in secrecy, known only as "Project Bigfoot." Now, it has been revealed that the parent company of Facebook, Meta, is behind the project.

Teen dies after taking part in viral 'One Chip' social media challenge: 'We lost a rising star'

A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.

ChatGPT: Schools put new policies in place
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With students returning to class, most colleges are starting the year with new ChatGPT policies.

Apple reportedly doing 3D printing trials for watches

The tech giant has recently done so for the steel casing of the Apple Watch 9, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.

Google's got you humming: New YouTube feature helps you find that song you can't name

Google is testing a new feature on YouTube to help users find songs they can't name by allowing them to hum or record the tune. This feature, currently in experimentation, is available only to select users globally on Android devices.

Netflix kills DVD mailings, makes surprising offer to old-school members

Netflix is winding down its shipment of little red envelops containing DVDs, mailing the final batch on Sept. 29 after 25 years of sending subscribers DVDs by mail.

NextGen TV: Minnesota stations move towards 4K broadcasting

Minnesota television stations, including FOX 9, are taking the next steps into NEXTGEN TV, which comes with the ability to broadcast in 4K.

More funding for rural broadband infrastructure announced by Biden administration

The Biden administration on Monday continued its push toward internet-for-all by 2030, announcing about $667 million in new grants and loans to build more broadband infrastructure in the rural U.S.