Boycott movement against ChatGPT grows amid OpenAI's Pentagon deal

An organization called QuitGPT claims that as of this week, more than 2.5 million people have either canceled their ChatGPT subscriptions, pledged to stop using the app or shared news of their boycott on social media.

Texas bans popular Chinese apps including Shein, Temu on state-issued devices

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded a ban on Chinese-linked hardware, software, and AI tools, including major brands like Shein and Temu, across all state agencies to protect Texans' data from foreign exploitation.

Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI

Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.

Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users

OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.

Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content

The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.

DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT

DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Time person of the year 2025: Who are the  ‘Architects of AI’?

Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.

Waymo to bring AI taxi service to 3 new Texas cities

Waymo has announced five new cities for their autonomous driving service, three of which are in Texas.

Google announces $40 billion plan to open 3 new AI data centers in Texas

Silicon Valley tech giant Google is making its footprint bigger in Texas with a new $40 billion investment in data centers and artificial intelligence.

From combat to careers: New AI partnership helps veterans find purpose

RedBalloon has acquired MilitaryHire to better support the more than 900,000 veterans, Guard, and Reserve members who transition to civilian life each year.

ChatGPT Atlas: OpenAI launches new web browser

ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.

Michigan woman uses ChatGPT to pick winning lottery numbers

The Wyandotte woman is now a whole lot richer after picking the right numbers and scoring the multiplier on her latest Powerball play.

Walmart will allow customers to use ChatGPT to shop

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to launch an AI-powered shopping experience that allows customers to use ChatGPT to search for and buy products.

AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral

An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.