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An empty mall.

Tech

California residents are fighting to save a 'Back to the Future' mall from a data center

A young person using a smartphone with a ChatGPT application open on the screen.

Tech

In California, lawsuit says OpenAI steered minors into sharing sensitive data to train its AI

A speaker presents to an audience seated in a conference room.

Tech

More than 200 packed a Pennsylvania hearing on a data center, and police escorted some out

A sign on a pole indicating a Flock camera tracking vehicles.

Tech

In Colorado, a city council questioned Flock cameras' ethics and may scrap a $27,500 deal

A man holds a smartphone and gestures in a workshop with tools and a bicycle in the background.

Tech

On YouTube, a 55-minute AI video trashing Trek topped 100,000 views, and cyclists took the bait

A person holding a receipt next to a digital display device.

Business

Texas store spots AI-generated receipt after scammer gets $600 designer purse refund

A mural depicting Dolly Parton surrounded by flowers and doves

Tech

NYC mural of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry turned out to be AI-generated, ripped off artist's signature

A Kroger grocery store with a brick exterior and large signage.

Business

Kroger plans 3,000 corporate cuts as new CEO pushes AI to 'reduce duplicative work'

A person using a digital tablet while editing video on multiple computer screens.

Tech

AI blamed after a reality show's full season was deleted

A person interacts with a digital interface displaying AI suggestions and icons.

Tech

In the US, some midterm voters are asking AI to research the ballot, and even pick candidates

Tech

Commenters push back after Claude flags user as underage: 'Optional data off' doesn't mean private

A National Trust sign with an oak leaf and a coastal landscape in the background.

Tech

National Trust shuts off all campaigns amid TikTok AI advertising mistake