Fake Facebook 'Missing' messages are being used for spam scams
Take a look at some of the latest posts making the rounds on Facebook - claims of missing children and pets. Experts say research before sharing to make sure you're not spreading false information.
Take a look at some of the latest posts making the rounds on Facebook - claims of missing children and pets. Experts say research before sharing to make sure you're not spreading false information.
From Whitmer's Webby to Desantis' campaign launch with Elon Musk, social media's role is changing politcs
The next interview your favorite candidate does may not be with a journalist, but with an influencer. Here's how social media is having a profound impact on politics.
The next interview your favorite candidate does may not be with a journalist, but with an influencer. Here's how social media is having a profound impact on politics.
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Scammers continue to prey on emotions to get you to share spam - How to spot it
Scammers are using missing children posts to prey on your emotions, and because you care, you're unknowingly sharing spam to all of your Facebook friends.
Scammers are using missing children posts to prey on your emotions, and because you care, you're unknowingly sharing spam to all of your Facebook friends.
DOJ seizes social media ‘bot farm’ operated by Russian government
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
Driverless Waymo gets pulled over by police and it's captured on body cam
This is something you probably didn't consider: self-driving Waymo cars can get pulled over by police. In fact, it happened last month in Phoenix and it was caught on body camera.
This is something you probably didn't consider: self-driving Waymo cars can get pulled over by police. In fact, it happened last month in Phoenix and it was caught on body camera.
CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Major record labels sue AI companies for copyright infringement
Major record labels are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging they illegally used music from artists like Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey without proper licensing.
Major record labels are suing AI music startups Suno and Udio for copyright infringement, alleging they illegally used music from artists like Chuck Berry to Mariah Carey without proper licensing.
Sheriff: Live911 system helped saved lives after splashpad shooting
The goal was to cut police response time in half by allowing officers in the field to pinpoint the precise location of the 911 call as the dispatcher picks up.
The goal was to cut police response time in half by allowing officers in the field to pinpoint the precise location of the 911 call as the dispatcher picks up.
McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.
McDonald's appears to be ending its A.I. drive-thru order technology, a report says. More than 100 locations have been testing the program.
Michigan GOP congressional candidate posts deepfake of MLK Jr. endorsing him
A Michigan Republican running for Congress is facing backlash after posting a video using the voice of Martin Luther King Jr. endorsing him. The video posted to Anthony Hudson's TikTok last week includes a photo of the candidate for Michigan's 8th District in Flint, along with deepfake audio from the late civil rights leader.
A Michigan Republican running for Congress is facing backlash after posting a video using the voice of Martin Luther King Jr. endorsing him. The video posted to Anthony Hudson's TikTok last week includes a photo of the candidate for Michigan's 8th District in Flint, along with deepfake audio from the late civil rights leader.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Florida company deploying drones to fight mosquitoes across the US
The drones operate in areas as large as 250 acres.
The drones operate in areas as large as 250 acres.
New Detroit-based app aims to bridge digital and real-life emotional gaps
Founded by Ziarekenya Smith of Detroit, Inpathy enables users to log in and share their emotions with friends and family – fostering a supportive community.
Founded by Ziarekenya Smith of Detroit, Inpathy enables users to log in and share their emotions with friends and family – fostering a supportive community.
'Miss AI' pageant features fake beauty queens
Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.
Models created using generative artificial intelligence are competing in the “Miss AI" pageant this month.
iOS 18: How Apple Intelligence will shape your iPhone, iPad
Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.
Apple’s iOS 18 is coming this fall, bringing “Apple Intelligence” to your iPhone, iPad and Mac – including a big upgrade to Siri.
Apple enters AI race with ambitions to overtake the early leaders
Apple jumped into the race to bring generative artificial intelligence to the masses during its World Wide Developers Conference Monday, previewing an onslaught of features designed to soup up the iPhone and other popular products with technology already available on rival devices.
Apple jumped into the race to bring generative artificial intelligence to the masses during its World Wide Developers Conference Monday, previewing an onslaught of features designed to soup up the iPhone and other popular products with technology already available on rival devices.
Watch: Paramedic uses jet suit to scale mountain in 2 minutes
The jet suits are being tested in search and rescue operations, military and entertainment and racing, “but essentially it is used to provide unique human ultra-mobility."
The jet suits are being tested in search and rescue operations, military and entertainment and racing, “but essentially it is used to provide unique human ultra-mobility."