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Poll: Banning state regulation of AI is massively unpopular
The One Big Beautiful Act would prohibit states from regulating AI, but voters really don't like the idea.
By Rebecca Ruiz
AI is helping rescue a nearly extinct bird species
A bioacoustics algorithm is helping conservationists locate the tooth-billed pigeon.
By Amanda Yeo
Trump, stockholders, algorithms all coming for nonprofit kids' TV, incl. 'Sesame Street'
Without public funding, vital children's media is forced onto Big Tech's doorstep.
Trump's anti-DEI focus appears to stall multilingual emergency alerts
The FCC has delayed the lifesaving alert upgrade for months.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act would ban states from regulating AI
States couldn't enact consumer AI protections for 10 years, if the bill passes.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Explicit deepfakes are now a federal crime. Enforcing that may be a major problem.
A law that's both narrow and broad may prove too difficult to follow.
Trump administration detonates expansion of rural broadband access
The president said it's "racist" to fund projects that bridge the digital divide.
Social media use may cause depression among young people, new study finds
The study's author explains what parents can glean from the data.
By Rebecca Ruiz
How are Asian Americans affected by online misinformation?
For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, disinformation expert Jenny Liu discusses a troubling and rarely discussed problem.
By Jenny Liu
Chinese EVs are spreading across the globe, but not in the U.S.
While the electric vehicle industry continues to innovate, the U.S. may not see the benefits.
By Amanda Yeo
AI has entered the therapy session — and it's recording you
More therapists are recording sessions with AI, leading to concerns over consent and data breaches.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Instagram Teen Accounts still exposed to sexual content, investigation finds
The app's tighter controls are apparently not blocking explicit posts.
It's now a federal crime to publish AI deepfake porn
Despite free speech concerns, President Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law.
Caring for ourselves amid the Diddy trial and collective trauma exposure
The online coverage of the Diddy trial is inescapable. Therapist Kate Keisel of The Sanar Institute has suggestions for surviving the news cycle.
By Kate Keisel
Want to shake up your life? Get on an e-bike.
For Bike Month, this Bay Area mom describes how two wheels changed her routine and perspective.
By Anat Razon O’Suilleabhain
Waymo voluntarily recalled 1,200 robotaxis
The company updated its software to reduce the likelihood of certain collisions.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Google adds new AI accessibility features to Android, Chrome, and Chromebook
One highlight is Gemini's revamped Talkback feature.
How Black Girls Code is preparing underrepresented kids for the AI revolution
Nonprofits nationwide are exploring what diverse AI could look like.
Apple adds accessibility labels to App Store, braille options to hardware
Apple is marking the 40th anniversary of the company's accessibility work.
Character.AI opens a back door to free speech rights for chatbots
Are we tip-toeing toward AI personhood?
By Meetali Jain and Camille Carlton
After mass layoffs, IRS to plug holes with AI
The department has terminated more than 3,000 revenue agents.
Trump plans to kill Energy Star appliance program
Americans have saved billions of dollars over its 30-year existence.
Can Waymo reduce America's shocking number of road deaths?
A new report from the robotaxi company touts their AI drivers over human ones.
Flying without REAL ID? Here's how much extra time you need at security
The Department of Homeland Security has news about the REAL ID deadline.
Why experts say AI companions aren't safe for teens — yet
Youth mental health and safety experts are most worried about these AI companion features.
By Rebecca Ruiz
