Red, white & cute: What kids think about America as it celebrates 250th birthday
Read full article: Red, white & cute: What kids think about America as it celebrates 250th birthdayAmerica is turning 250, and if you want to know what the next generation thinks about freedom, fireworks, and the Fourth of July, just hand them a microphone.
A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI
Read full article: A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AIEmployment data offers a grim outlook for secretaries and administrative assistants in the age of artificial intelligence, but workers in the women-dominated occupation say the numbers donāt tell the whole story.
Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarm
Read full article: Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarmThe Trump administration has lifted restrictions on artificial intelligence company Anthropicās latest versions of its Claude chatbot, ending a weekslong ban tied to cybersecurity concerns.
OpenAI and Anthropic limit new AI models to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review
Read full article: OpenAI and Anthropic limit new AI models to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity reviewOpenAI has restricted the release of its new AI model at the request of President Donald Trump's administration.
Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops
Read full article: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple dropsThe U.S. stock market drifted to a mixed finish after several AI stocks veered back up the roller coaster, while Apple shares dropped after hiking prices on many of its products.
Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation
Read full article: Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designationAlibaba has sued the U.S. Department of Defense, demanding removal from a list naming it a Chinese military company.
AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that
Read full article: AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter thatAs the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem.
AP Exclusive: Bernie Sanders unveils plan to give the public direct ownership of AI companies
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Bernie Sanders unveils plan to give the public direct ownership of AI companiesSen. Bernie Sanders is proposing a plan to give Americans ownership stakes in the countryās largest artificial intelligence companies.
French president urges US to share cutting-edge AI and democracies to cooperate on regulation
Read full article: French president urges US to share cutting-edge AI and democracies to cooperate on regulationFrench President Emmanuel Macron is urging the U.S. not to keep cutting-edge AI to itself, calling for global cooperation on AI regulation.
AP Exclusive: Nvidia's Jensen Huang says society needs 'new social norms' in the age of AI
Read full article: AP Exclusive: Nvidia's Jensen Huang says society needs 'new social norms' in the age of AINvidia CEO Jensen Huang ā whose work helped propel artificial intelligence ā is stressing in an Associated Press interview that society has no choice but to change in the advent of AI.
Same ride, different price: Consumer Reports investigation discovers how Uber, Lyft use AI to set what you pay
Read full article: Same ride, different price: Consumer Reports investigation discovers how Uber, Lyft use AI to set what you payA new Consumer Reports investigation found that someone standing right next to you, requesting the same ride at the same time, could be shown a very different priceāand most riders would never know.
Florida-based tech expert talks concerns surrounding Anthropicās latest AI model
Read full article: Florida-based tech expert talks concerns surrounding Anthropicās latest AI modelAfter potential safety threats posed by its latest AI model were brought to light, Anthropic is releasing a version with tweaks it says make it āsafeā for the general public.
Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
Read full article: Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectivelyAnthropic will donate $150 million to launch a fellowship program called Claude Corps that plans to help nonprofits effectively use artificial intelligence by embedding 1,000 trained fellows in various organizations for a year.
Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting Americans
Read full article: Trump calls for military to accelerate use of AI while protecting AmericansPresident Donald Trump is calling for the U.S. military and national security agencies to accelerate their use of artificial intelligence.
How AI could be adding to the growing issue of mental illness worldwide
Read full article: How AI could be adding to the growing issue of mental illness worldwideWhile it can make life easier, some research shows AI may be harmful to your mental health. In a 2026 study in JAMA Network Open, researchers found AI usage was linked to a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and irritability.
Can AI make housing more affordable? Jacksonville uses new technology to speed permits and cut costs
Read full article: Can AI make housing more affordable? Jacksonville uses new technology to speed permits and cut costsAs Jacksonville struggles with an estimated shortage of 50,000 affordable housing units, city leaders are turning to artificial intelligence to help accelerate one of the most time-consuming parts of the development process: permitting.
How AI is helping expectant moms who might be miles away from maternity care
Read full article: How AI is helping expectant moms who might be miles away from maternity careA new easy-to-use ultrasound system, powered by AI, is designed to bring basic sonograms closer to home so expectant mothers donāt have to travel hours just to check on their babies.
AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players
Read full article: AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest playersSome of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations.
UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries
Read full article: UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summariesBritish competition regulators have mandated that Google must allow news sites to opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews.
Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks
Read full article: Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risksPresident Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull Americaās edge on AI technology.
As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution
Read full article: As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge cautionThe Trump administration is pushing to use artificial intelligence in the U.S. military even as it faces calls for caution from some companies and military leaders.
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Read full article: Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanityPope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit.
Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district
Read full article: Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school districtMeta has settled the first of many lawsuits brought by school districts across the country that sued social media companies seeking compensation for costs they say they incurred dealing with childrenās social media addiction and mental health harms.
Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge
Read full article: Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edgePresident Donald Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony.
The Vatican has said a lot about artificial intelligence. A primer ahead of the pope's encyclical
Read full article: The Vatican has said a lot about artificial intelligence. A primer ahead of the pope's encyclicalThe Vatican is preparing to release Pope Leo XIVās first encyclical in the coming weeks.
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense
Read full article: Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defenseGoogle said Monday that it had disrupted a criminal groupās attempt to use artificial intelligence to exploit another companyās previously unknown digital vulnerability, adding to heightened worries across government and private industry about AIās risks for cybersecurity.
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Read full article: The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafeThe coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.
Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders
Read full article: Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leadersQuestions about the dangers of artificial intelligence have been looming over the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allege
Read full article: Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allegeFive publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement.
US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
Read full article: US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systemsThe Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars.
From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work
Read full article: From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to workAs artificial intelligence permeates workplaces, it's changing the nature of jobs and how people do them.
The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies
Read full article: The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifiesUkraine is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to retain an edge on the battlefield, as the war with Russia enters a new technological phase.
Free event in Ponte Vedra will give IT developers access to AI tools for the workplace
Read full article: Free event in Ponte Vedra will give IT developers access to AI tools for the workplaceCalling all IT developers, a free event next week in Ponte Vedra is designed to give you more access to AI tools to help you work faster and more efficiently.
College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors
Read full article: College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majorsThe rise of artificial intelligence is prompting college students to second-guess their career paths.
China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
Read full article: China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI modelDeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update.
Florida attorney general targets OpenAI over ChatGPTās role in FSU campus shooting
Read full article: Florida attorney general targets OpenAI over ChatGPTās role in FSU campus shootingFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the Office of Statewide Prosecution has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI and its artificial intelligence app, ChatGPT, following a review of chat logs between the program and the gunman who opened fire at Florida State University in April 2025.
ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
Read full article: ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressureOpenAI executives say they will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for āhigh-value professional workā as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic in attracting corporate customers to adopt AI assistants in their workplaces.
Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its future
Read full article: Allbirds, a former Wall Street darling fallen on hard times, looks to AI for its futureAllbirds, the eco-friendly shoe brand that was once a Wall Street darling and found its way onto the feet of tech CEOs and movie stars, is pivoting to artificial intelligence.
EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbots
Read full article: EU threatens to force Meta to restore WhatsApp full access for rival AI chatbotsEuropean Union regulators plan to order Meta to reverse a move that limits AI chatbots from rival companies accessing WhatsApp.
Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll
Read full article: Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup pollA new Gallup poll finds that more American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but there is a cohort of employees who remain skeptical.
AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuels
Read full article: AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuelsTech companies set ambitious climate goals at the start of the decade, promising to slash emissoins that contribute to global warming.
White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint
Read full article: White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprintThe White House is laying out a new framework that it wants Congress to use to shape national rules for artificial intelligence without curbing growth in the sector.
China's Alibaba targets $100B in AI and cloud revenue over 5 years
Read full article: China's Alibaba targets $100B in AI and cloud revenue over 5 yearsChinaās Alibaba Group has pledged on Thursday a goal of surpassing $100 billion in revenue from its artificial intelligence and cloud businesses over the next five years, which it says would be powered by the AI demand boom.
Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in military
Read full article: Pentagon dispute bolsters Anthropic reputation but raises questions about AI readiness in militaryAnthropicās moral stand on U.S. military use of artificial intelligence is reshaping the competition between leading AI companies but also exposing a growing awareness that maybe chatbots just arenāt capable enough for acts of war.
What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI use
Read full article: What to know about the clash between the Pentagon and Anthropic over military's AI useA high-stakes dispute over how the U.S. military uses artificial intelligence has led the Pentagon to cancel its contract with rising AI star Anthropic.
Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English instead
Read full article: Callers to Washington state hotline press 2 for Spanish and get accented AI English insteadCallers to Washington stateās driverās license agency who select automated service in Spanish have instead been hearing an AI voice speaking English with a strong Spanish accent.
Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?
Read full article: Growing more complex by the day: How should journalists govern use of AI in their products?Journalists at the investigative outlet ProPublica have pledged to strike if negotiations for a contract don't take a turn ā in what is believed would be the first such job action in the news industry where a dispute over how to deal with artificial intelligence is the chief sticking point.
Nvidia delivers another quarter of stellar growth amid growing concern over AI economy
Read full article: Nvidia delivers another quarter of stellar growth amid growing concern over AI economyArtificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday announced another quarter of astounding quarterly growth as investors try to decipher whether technologyās latest craze is overblown hyperbole or a springboard into a new era of prosperity and productivity.
Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billion
Read full article: Facebook owner Meta to buy AI chips from AMD in deal worth up to $100 billionFacebook owner Meta Platforms will buy artificial intelligence chips from Advanced Micro Devices in a deal that will also give it the opportunity to buy up to a 10% stake of the chip company.
Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the companyās AI tech as it sees fit, AP sources say
Read full article: Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the companyās AI tech as it sees fit, AP sources sayDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pressuring Anthropic to give the military broader access to its artificial intelligence technology or lose its Pentagon contract.
A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summit
Read full article: A robotic dog made in China gets an Indian university kicked out of an AI summitA private Indian university has been booted from a top artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi after one of its staffers displayed a a commercially available robotic dog made in China, claiming it was the universityās own innovation.
From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in India
Read full article: From automated farm tractors to exam paper grading, AI boosts efficiency for some in IndiaArtificial intelligence is spreading fast across India, and people already use it to work quicker and cheaper.
India hosts a high-stakes AI summit in New Delhi, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOs
Read full article: India hosts a high-stakes AI summit in New Delhi, drawing 20 leaders and top tech CEOsIndia is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi this week, as it pushes to shape global rules and show its own AI ambitions.
Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated
Read full article: Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicatedWhen Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassyās push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains.
Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q4 results though costs continue to soar
Read full article: Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q4 results though costs continue to soarMetaās fourth-quarter results jumped past Wall Streetās expectations thanks to solid advertising revenue, sending shares higher in after-hours trading Wednesday.
Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant
Read full article: Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistantGoogle is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter pictures and introducing a side panel for a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its of digital services with more artificial intelligence technology.
How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll
Read full article: How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup pollA new Gallup poll finds that American workers have adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years.
Hackers, AI and unregulated online spaces pose emerging dangers for children, experts warn
Read full article: Hackers, AI and unregulated online spaces pose emerging dangers for children, experts warnFrom addictive algorithms to hackers recruiting teenagers for cybercrime, experts say the digital risks facing children are growing more complex and harder for parents to spot.
Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone
Read full article: Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhoneApple will lean on Google to help finish its bungled attempts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technologyās latest craze.
Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
Read full article: Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbotGoogle is expanding the shopping features in its AI chatbot by teaming up with Walmart, Shopify, Wayfair and other big retailers to turn the Gemini app into a virtual merchant as well as an assistant.
Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centers
Read full article: Meta lines up massive supply of nuclear power to energize AI data centersFacebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Read full article: The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huangās little robot buddies.
Parents, beware: AI toys may talk about adult topics and encourage addictive play this holiday season
Read full article: Parents, beware: AI toys may talk about adult topics and encourage addictive play this holiday seasonAs the holidays approach, many parents are excited to give their children the latest AI-powered toys. But a new report from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund sounds a cautionary note.
Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow
Read full article: Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to growThe Islamic State group and other militant organizations are experimenting with artificial intelligence as a tool to boost recruitment and refine their operations.
Planning a trip using AI? Hereās the travelerās guide to outsmarting the bots
Read full article: Planning a trip using AI? Hereās the travelerās guide to outsmarting the botsA.I. is changing the world as we know it. Data shows 77 percent of companies are either using A.I. or exploring it. And the travel industry is no exception. From airlines to hotels, bots are setting prices and personalizing offers. So, how can you outsmart artificial intelligence and still get the best deal?
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
Read full article: Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video toolDisney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Luke Skywalker to the AI company's Sora video tool.
Should you trust an AI advisor with your finances? Hereās what an expert says
Read full article: Should you trust an AI advisor with your finances? Hereās what an expert saysArtificial intelligence isnāt just changing how we work or create. Itās now changing how we manage our money. A new survey by Empower finds that nearly half of Americans ā 47 percent ā feel more comfortable using A.I. for financial decisions than they did just a year ago. But can you really trust a chatbot with your savings, your retirement, or your future?
AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says
Read full article: AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report saysA new report by the United Nations Development Program is urging governments to focus more on how artificial intelligence technologies might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.
Planning a trip? News4JAX asked AI to plan a holiday-themed day in Northeast Florida. Hereās the full itinerary
Read full article: Planning a trip? News4JAX asked AI to plan a holiday-themed day in Northeast Florida. Hereās the full itineraryIf you are planning a trip for Thanksgiving, using a vacation itinerary generated by artificial intelligence may be a good option for you. In fact, using AI to plan vacations is becoming more and more common. News4JAX wanted to put AI to the test and asked ChatGPT to plan a holiday-themed day in Northeast Florida for one day.
Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise
Read full article: Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promiseFears about the artificial intelligence boom turning into an overblown bubble have diminished for now, thanks to a stellar earnings report from Nvidia.
Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visit
Read full article: Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visitPresident Donald Trump is counting on the tech sector and artificial intelligence to drive his economic agenda.
