Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI

Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.

'A social problem': Growing trend of AI deepfakes and misinformation spurs fears as technology advances

With election day just a week away, the lines between real and fake continue to be blurred on social media thanks to AI-generated content. It's a problem that is only going to get worse, experts and lawmakers say.

Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds

The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.

X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?

After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.

Meta introduces next-gen smart glasses with AI and wrist-based control

Meta’s latest update features new AI-powered Ray Ban smart glasses and an affordable VR headset. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also teased a future prototype, Orion, with mind-controlled features.

Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know

Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”

AI memes of cats, Trump and Harris flood social media during debate

Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media. 

New iPhones: What you should know about the products Apple announced at the special event

Just as many people expected, Apple released new editions of its iPhone line during a special event on Monday at their California headquarters. Here's what to know about the new phones.

YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes

YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.

Mom ignites social media with 'LemonAid Challenge' to combat childhood cancer

Participants of the challenge must bite and suck on four lemon slices while recording themselves, say they are doing the LemonAid Challenge to raise awareness for childhood cancer, and then use #LemonAidChallenge when posting on social media. The amount of time it takes to complete the challenge is how much money participants can donate to the effort.

First nail painting robot comes to Michigan
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Clockwork has several nail painting robots hitting the market, including the first in Michigan. - Ronia Shamona reporting