Meta, X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms and asking each to explain any rules they’re crafting to curb the harms to free and fair elections.
1 person killed in shooting at DART Bachman train station
Police have no arrests or suspects in a deadly shooting that happened during rush hour at a DART station Tuesday.
Police have no arrests or suspects in a deadly shooting that happened during rush hour at a DART station Tuesday.
Dallas Police and Fire Pension System could face financial trouble again
FOX 4 obtained an email labeled ‘confidential’ where the leader of the city's bond task force informed the mayor and city council members that before the city seeks to use its entire bonding capacity for infrastructure needs, it may need to consider concerns about the police and fire pension.
FOX 4 obtained an email labeled ‘confidential’ where the leader of the city's bond task force informed the mayor and city council members that before the city seeks to use its entire bonding capacity for infrastructure needs, it may need to consider concerns about the police and fire pension.
Meta may be using your Facebook, Instagram to train company's AI bot
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Meta said that only public posts were used to train the company's AI tool.
Uber is now offering to pick up and return your packages for $5
Returning packages can get lost on anyone's to-do list. Uber wants to take the chore off your hands.
Returning packages can get lost on anyone's to-do list. Uber wants to take the chore off your hands.
TikTok testing paid, ad-free version on app: report
The social media giant is considering charging a fee for an ad-free subscription.
The social media giant is considering charging a fee for an ad-free subscription.
DFW Airport to continue expanding with new gates, concourse and terminal
DFW Airport is preparing for more terminal upgrades and the addition of Terminal F.
DFW Airport is preparing for more terminal upgrades and the addition of Terminal F.
Dallas considers special $2 surcharge to pay for Fair Park upgrades
A Dallas City Council committee is considering options for how to pay for $600 million in upgrades and renovations to Fair Park.
A Dallas City Council committee is considering options for how to pay for $600 million in upgrades and renovations to Fair Park.
Disney+ begins cracking down on password sharing
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
An increasing number of streaming platforms have begun using backend technology to ensure that consumers are not giving out access to their accounts to others — and now Disney is joining the trend.
Apple will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models overheat
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.
Apple's recently released iPhone 15 models have sparked complaints that they overheat and become too hot to handle.
Tony Timpa's family considers pursuit of new trial after $1 million verdict in wrongful death case
The verdict falls well short of the $300 million the Timpa family asked for in his 2016 death. Body camera footage shows Timpa pinned down, with a knee on his back for nearly 14 minutes.
The verdict falls well short of the $300 million the Timpa family asked for in his 2016 death. Body camera footage shows Timpa pinned down, with a knee on his back for nearly 14 minutes.
Dallas city staff remove plan for 55-mile bike path without input
A non-profit organization working to create a 55-mile circuit trail system in the city of Dallas says the city missed a key opportunity.
A non-profit organization working to create a 55-mile circuit trail system in the city of Dallas says the city missed a key opportunity.
Dallas County Democrats call for now-Republican Mayor Eric Johnson to resign
The Dallas County Democrats are accusing Mayor Eric Johnson of turning his back on voters by switching political parties. They’re calling for him to step down.
The Dallas County Democrats are accusing Mayor Eric Johnson of turning his back on voters by switching political parties. They’re calling for him to step down.
Fort Worth ISD approves study on potential school closures amid enrollment decline
The study will analyze Fort Worth ISD's operations costs, student costs, staffing structures and building capacity. It will cost the school district $2 million.
The study will analyze Fort Worth ISD's operations costs, student costs, staffing structures and building capacity. It will cost the school district $2 million.
Dallas police release video of deadly shootout with sex offender who stole car, handcuffed woman to seatbelt
Police said a man who stole a car, later identified as 55-year-old Michael Shirley, exchanged gunfire with officers just after midnight Sunday in the White Rock area.
Police said a man who stole a car, later identified as 55-year-old Michael Shirley, exchanged gunfire with officers just after midnight Sunday in the White Rock area.
Amazon Prime Video will have ads in 2024, or users can pay $2.99 monthly to avoid them
Amazon’s Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Amazon’s Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Wilmer-Hutchins High adds school's first female player to football team
It’s been Jackie Aguilar’s dream since middle school. It was Jackie's strong leg that got her a spot on the varsity football team at Wilmer-Hutchins High School. “I’d see football players, and I heard they had a position for kicker. So I was like, ‘I want to be a kicker.'"
It’s been Jackie Aguilar’s dream since middle school. It was Jackie's strong leg that got her a spot on the varsity football team at Wilmer-Hutchins High School. “I’d see football players, and I heard they had a position for kicker. So I was like, ‘I want to be a kicker.'"
Woman gets stuck in Michigan outhouse toilet after climbing in to get Apple Watch
After dropping her Apple Watch in an outhouse toilet in northern Michigan, a woman found herself in a predicament - stuck in the toilet after climbing in to get her watch.
After dropping her Apple Watch in an outhouse toilet in northern Michigan, a woman found herself in a predicament - stuck in the toilet after climbing in to get her watch.
Dallas City Council approves nearly $5 billion budget, but mayor votes against it
The Dallas City Council passed a nearly $5 billion budget Wednesday, though some councilmembers argued the city should have done more to rein in spending and property taxes.
The Dallas City Council passed a nearly $5 billion budget Wednesday, though some councilmembers argued the city should have done more to rein in spending and property taxes.
Google sued by family of man who drove off collapsed bridge while following map
Philip Paxson, a medical device salesman and father of two, drowned last September after his Jeep Gladiator plunged into a creek.
Philip Paxson, a medical device salesman and father of two, drowned last September after his Jeep Gladiator plunged into a creek.