Texas ramps up race for semiconductor chip production in the state

There is a race to ramp up domestic production of semiconductors for cars, phones and appliances, but skilled workers are needed to make that happen. One North Texas economist says having the right mix of incentives and a skilled workforce will be key to the state's success.

Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation

In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.

Pornhub shuts down operations to Texas users due to law probing limits of First Amendment

If anyone in Texas tries to log on to Pornhub, they’ll now see a message from the company saying: "We have made the difficult decision to completely disable access to our website in Texas."

Elon Musk predicts AI will likely be smarter than 'all humans combined' by 2029

Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.

Frisco police helping improve technology for self-driving 18-wheelers

People may not be aware, but they have been sharing North Texas highways with self-driving big rigs. Frisco police are helping the unmanned systems get ready to move full speed ahead.

TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next

A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.

86-year-old man sentenced to 20 years in prison for 1986 Garland murder

An 86-year-old man will likely live out his final years in prison after being captured and convicted for a murder that happened nearly 40 years ago. Advances in DNA technology made it happen.

TikTok ban: House Republicans to vote Wednesday on app's future

House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.

Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop

Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.

Instagram joins the edit club: Users can now correct DMs

Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.

Facebook, Instagram back online after widespread outages

A technical issue caused widespread login issues for over an hour on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.

Warner Bros. Discovery's Max has password-sharing crackdown in pipeline

Warner Bros. Discovery will reportedly take after two other streaming giants and implement its own password-sharing crackdown on its Max platform.

No, AI chatbots like ChatGPT can't do your taxes, and here's why

A lot of people have heard of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and other services, even if they have never used it. While some may think the technology could help file your taxes, there are a number of drawbacks. Here's what to know.

Supreme Court hears major social media cases on content moderation and free speech

The Supreme Court social media cases center on Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent platforms like Facebook, TikTok and others from censoring users based on their viewpoints.

Tyler Perry halts $800M studio expansion due to AI advancements

For the past four years, filmmaker Tyler Perry has planned to expand his studios in Atanta, a massive venture that would cost him around $800 million.