Elon Musk debuts 'Grok' AI bot to rival ChatGPT

Billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI announced the launch of its Grok AI assistant, which is in a beta phase and will be incorporated into X for premium subscribers.

Study reveals rats have an imagination

Researchers conducted an experiment using virtual reality to test rats cognitive thinking.

Mansfield ISD adds in AI gun detection technology to campus

It's more than a metal detection system. The new procedure for all Mansfield ISD high school students goes a step further, toward a secure campus.

Cruise suspends driverless vehicle operations in Texas

Cruise is suspending all of its driverless vehicle operations in Texas. This includes Austin, where 125 autonomous vehicles were driving on roads.

States file lawsuits against Meta over kids' mental health

The lawsuit also claims that Meta collected data on children under 13 without their parents’ consent.

Automated car company looking to launch in Dallas faces second federal investigation over safety

NHTSA's Office of Defects investigation opened the investigation into Cruise LLC this week after receiving reports of two pedestrian injuries, as well as two "relevant" videos posted to social media.

NYPD to use AI to review body camera footage

Truleo, a proprietary software, would analyze video, transcribe text and evaluate patterns, judging the professionalism of officers.

Elon Musk's X to test $1 subscription fee for new users

The site formerly known as Twitter has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in two countries in an effort to cut down on the spam and fake accounts.

Biden campaign launches account on Trump's Truth Social, saying 'converts welcome'

President Joe Biden’s 2024 campaign has launched an account on Donald Trump’s Truth Social, attempting to poke online fun at the Republican candidate he may face again in next fall’s election.

LinkedIn announces another round of layoffs, cutting over 600 employees

LinkedIn is set to cut over 600 employees in a new round of layoffs, citing the need for "talent changes" to manage their business effectively.

Content creators challenging Montana's ban on TikTok to appear in court

Montana was the first state to pass a complete ban on TikTok, based on the argument that the Chinese government could gain access to user information.

Sony confirms slim PlayStation 5 console for upcoming holiday season

According to Sony, the same technology features highlighted in the PS5 are packed into a smaller form factor, along with an attachable Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc Drive and a 1TB SSD for more internal storage.

Schools' pandemic spending boosted tech, but evidence lacks showing student benefit

School systems spent tens of millions of dollars in pandemic money on education technology, including apps, games and tutoring websites. Schools, however, have little or no evidence the programs helped students.

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.

Chipotle testing robots to make bowls, salads

The new robot can make salad or bowl orders as a Chipotle employee simultaneously makes other items such as burritos, tacos, quesadillas and kids meals.

New football helmet designed for deaf and hard of hearing quarterbacks

AT&T and Gallaudet University have developed a football helmet for players who are deaf or hard of hearing and communicate using American Sign Language.