Fort Worth dad uses TikTok to lead police to son's suspected killer
For months, Luis Laguna Sr. went on TikTok, searching for his son’s killer. Carlos was murdered inside his truck after a November ranch concert in Fort Worth. Now, thanks to the dad's pursuit for justice, his son's suspected killer is behind bars.
Roku TV accounts hacked in second cyberattack of its kind this year
Roku said the accounts of 576,000 customers had been accessed by hackers – the second incident of “credential stuffing" that’s been reported by the TV streaming service this year.
Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
Inappropriate photos circulating at Fairfax High School prompts LAUSD investigation
Fairfax High School is just the latest Southern California school to face an AI-generated, or deepfake, photo investigation.
Uber launches new safety features for late night rides
From audio recording to location sharing, here's everything you need to know about Uber's new safety features - and how to activate them.
ChatGPT recovers following outage affecting thousands of users
OpenAI, known for its chatbot ChatGPT, was down Wednesday, according to DownDetector.
Waymo, self-driving taxi, begins paid services in LA
The tech startup is offering rides from Santa Monica to downtown Los Angeles, and all the areas in between.
Air Force secretary to fly aboard AI-operated fighter jet in test of future drone warfare
An F-16 has been converted by the service for drone flight, operating under artificial intelligence.
Mike Pence concerned TikTok bill may get lost in 'fog of presidential politics,’ pushes Senate vote
The former vice president’s organization is leading an effort to push the TikTok bill ban through Congress and to President Joe Biden’s desk to get signed.
Colorado small business owner went viral after filming herself being disrespected by a customer
Rude customers are a rite of passage for most customer service employees, but one small business owner turned the tables on an unruly patron after a disrespectful encounter went viral on social media.
Would you use AI to file your taxes?
A new poll shows 45% of people would consider using artificial intelligence for tax filing.
TikToker apologizes to California following earthquake: 'I'll never make fun of y'all again'
The social media video has since amassed over 1.5 million views following Friday's East Coast earthquake.
Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, 200+ others warn about AI threats to artists, music
The Artists Rights Alliance, supported by 200 music artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and Camila Cabello, is calling for an end to AI usage that undermines human artists' rights.
Apple apps reporting outages: What you need to know
The impacted apps included the App Store, Apple TV, Apple TV+ and Apple Music.
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram recovering after outage
Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook were down for some users Wednesday thanks to a wider outage at parent company Meta, reports indicate.
Amazon abandons cashier-less checkout system, 'Just Walk Out' technology in US grocery stores
The cashier-less technology was first launched in Cerritos, California in 2021.
Taco Bell, Pizza Hut going 'AI-first' with fast-food innovations
Operator Yum! Brands, the operator of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, says about 45% of sales are digital.
Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
AI-generated nude photos of Laguna Beach HS students under investigation
Last month, a similar incident was reported in the Beverly Hills Unified School District.
3D printing robotic arm builds ADU
A group is using technology to revolutionized the building of 'accessible dwelling units,' also known as 'granny flats' to some.