Minnesota bill uses companies' own tech to protect kids
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Waymo's Minnesota expansion: Political and legal hurdles

The rise of autonomous vehicles is sparking political discussions in Minnesota as lawmakers debate how to regulate this emerging technology.

Researchers discover iPhone spyware that can infiltrate millions of devices

Researchers have uncovered a sophisticated iPhone spyware campaign embedded in dozens of websites, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of devices, according to Reuters.

More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year

The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.

Stryker hit in suspected Iran-linked cyberattack

Stryker, a leading U.S. medical device manufacturer, said a cyberattack disrupted its global network operations Wednesday, affecting its Microsoft systems.

Lyft settles MN complaint over denied rides for blind woman with service dog

Lyft is settling a lawsuit after drivers repeatedly stranded a blind Minnesota woman and her service dog on their way to medical appointments.

Proposal would ban crypto ATMs in Minnesota

Minnesota lawmakers are considering a total ban on cryptocurrency ATMs to combat a surge in scams. While police say the kiosks are magnets for fraud, owners argue a ban goes too far.

Data center debate in Monticello
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Residents in Monticello are raising their concerns over the potential for data centers in their area. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.