What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids

“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.

FOX 11's Adam Krueger sneaks Kpop Demon Hunters in weather
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FOX 11 Chief Meteorologist Adam Krueger snuck lyrics from Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack into his weather forecasts.

OpenAI adds parental control to ChatGPT
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OpenAI says it plans to roll out new parental controls for ChatGPT within the next month, following a lawsuit from California parents who say the chatbot contributed to their 16-year-old son?s death by apparent suicide.

How to make FOX 11 a ‘preferred source’ when searching on Google

Stay up-to-date with content from FOX 11 using Google's new preferred source feature. Here’s what it is and how to set it up.

OpenAI, Meta to fix AI chatbots to better respond to teens in distress

A week after a California couple sued OpenAI alleging ChatGPT encouraged their son to commit suicide, OpenAI and Meta are now adjusting how their chatbots respond to teenagers in distress.

Verizon working to restore service after nationwide outage

Verizon customers across the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, experienced wireless outages Saturday afternoon, according to Downdetector.

California family sues OpenAI, blames ChatGPT for teen son's suicide

The parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine say their son turned to ChatGPT during his darkest moments and the chatbot encouraged him to go through with committing suicide.

ChatGPT blamed for son's death by suicide: Lawsuit
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ChatGPT is accused of having a chatbot draft up a teen's suicide note and contributing to the 16-year-old's eventual death.

Bay Area flying car company begins operations at two airports

The Bay Area aeronautics company behind what it’s calling "the first true flying car in history" announced Tuesday that it will begin operations out of two airports. 

Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88

Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.

SUV crashes into Influencers mid-food review
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An SUV slammed into a restaurant in Houston, hitting two influencers reviewing their meal for content.

ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning

Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.

Apple iPhone 17 series: What to know about the release date, cost and features

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.

AOL still offers dial-up internet, but not for long

The iconic internet dial-up service became a staple for people nationwide helping them stay connected online.

Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature

"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.