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.
Meta violated child safety laws, jury says: What this means for social media
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
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.
Amazon working on new phone years after Fire flop, new report says
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.
Phishing scam targets Minneapolis permit applicants as FBI issues warning
The FBI and the City of Minneapolis are warning about a new phishing scam that is targeting permit and zoning applicants.
The FBI and the City of Minneapolis are warning about a new phishing scam that is targeting permit and zoning applicants.
Minnesota data centers: Bill proposes ban on officials entering nondisclosure agreements
Minnesota lawmakers want to prevent municipalities, and those representing them, from entering nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
Minnesota lawmakers want to prevent municipalities, and those representing them, from entering nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
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.
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.
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.
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
Residents in Monticello are raising their concerns over the potential for data centers in their area. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.
Residents in Monticello are raising their concerns over the potential for data centers in their area. FOX 9’s Mike Manzoni has the latest.



















