Deepfake: What is it, and why is it so dangerous?

Deepfake has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks, especially following incidents that involved well-known Americans. Here's what to know about deepfakes, and the various dangers it can pose to society.

Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024

More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.

Taylor Swift AI-generated explicit photos spark outrage

Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.

Is 'smartphone pinky' real? Doctors weigh in

The indent on your pinky is real, doctors say, but “smartphone pinky" is not.

More college students using AI
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It can be easy to rely on AI technology in our everyday lives and for those in school, it means help on assignments and tests. FOX's Sunny Tsai reports on what universities are doing to discourage dishonesty.

Apple opening iPhones to other app stores, but only in Europe

Apple will allow some iPhone users to access separate, non-Apple app stores, the company announced Thursday in response to European regulations meant to give consumers more choices.

AI facial recognition software concerns
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A Houston man who was falsely identified by facial recognition software was thrown in jail, and violently attacked, but how did it happen? FOX 26's Damali Keith reports more.

High school newspaper sparks police investigation into Instagram sextortion scheme targeting students

A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.

BBB warns of 'sugar momma', 'sugar daddy' romance scams online

The Better Business Bureau is warning people online of a new romance scam, where people pose as "sugar mommas" or "sugar daddies" to trick people out of money.

US facing more cyber attacks than ever
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Cyber attacks against Americans have hit an all-time high in the past two years, but the Office of Government Accountability says the United States lacks adequate cybercrime data and monitoring. FOX's Mills Hayes has more information on what the criminals are after.

The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media

America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.

Consumer News: Issues with Apple products
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Banned Apple watches are back in stores and see why the new Apple headset won't have certain features.

Samsung unveils Galaxy S24 smartphones

Samsung started accepting orders for the Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra the same day it announced them