Roy files legislation to track data center water, power use
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy filed legislation Friday that would require the Department of Energy to track and report water and energy used by big data centers that received expedited permitting under an executive order.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy filed legislation Friday that would require the Department of Energy to track and report water and energy used by big data centers that received expedited permitting under an executive order.
Waymo suspends robotaxi service in Dallas
Waymo has paused autonomous vehicle operations in Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio following flash flood safety incidents.
Waymo has paused autonomous vehicle operations in Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio following flash flood safety incidents.
Airbnb AI to stop Memorial Day parties
If you're planning to book an Airbnb for a Memorial Day party, you'll likely need a backup plan. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains the "anti-party technology" that'll be in place for the holiday weekend.
If you're planning to book an Airbnb for a Memorial Day party, you'll likely need a backup plan. FOX 26's Mekenna Earnhart explains the "anti-party technology" that'll be in place for the holiday weekend.
CEO defends AI after graduates boo commencement speech: 'Hear me now or pay me later'
Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta defended the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry after graduates at Middle Tennessee State University booed his remarks.
Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta defended the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry after graduates at Middle Tennessee State University booed his remarks.
Paxton investigates Meta glasses over privacy concerns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Meta's Meta AI Glasses for possibly collecting and sharing Texans' personal data.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Meta's Meta AI Glasses for possibly collecting and sharing Texans' personal data.
Corpus Christi woman sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for child pornography charges
A Corpus Christi woman has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for distributing child sexual abuse material online.
A Corpus Christi woman has been sentenced to 13 years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for distributing child sexual abuse material online.
How to avoid AI World Cup ticket scams in Houston
With the FIFA World Cup just 22 days away, security and consumer experts warn that international fraudsters are weaponizing generative AI to target Houston soccer fans.
With the FIFA World Cup just 22 days away, security and consumer experts warn that international fraudsters are weaponizing generative AI to target Houston soccer fans.
Texas company hatches live chicks from artificial eggs in breakthrough that could revive the dodo: report
A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa.
A Texas-based company has successfully hatched live chicks from artificial eggs for the first time, a breakthrough researchers believe could eventually help revive extinct birds like the dodo and giant moa.
Teens spend nearly an hour on phones in late-night hours before school, study finds
Teenage children spend a decent-sized chunk of the overnight hours before school using their phones to check social media, stream videos, play games, and more, a new study finds.
Teenage children spend a decent-sized chunk of the overnight hours before school using their phones to check social media, stream videos, play games, and more, a new study finds.
Federal court rejects Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
The jury in the landmark trial involving OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk reached a verdict Monday morning, siding with the artificial intelligence company.
The jury in the landmark trial involving OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk reached a verdict Monday morning, siding with the artificial intelligence company.
Why a fleet of self-driving Waymo SUVs flooded a quiet Atlanta street
Videos captured more than a dozen autonomous Waymo self-driving SUVs entering and turning around on a dead-end Atlanta street.
Videos captured more than a dozen autonomous Waymo self-driving SUVs entering and turning around on a dead-end Atlanta street.
North Texas county among first to attempt moratorium on data centers
A county near the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is among the first to instate a pause on the construction of data centers.
A county near the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is among the first to instate a pause on the construction of data centers.
Not in my backyard: Most Americans oppose AI data centers, Gallup finds
A majority of Americans oppose building artificial intelligence data centers in their communities, according to a new Gallup poll.
A majority of Americans oppose building artificial intelligence data centers in their communities, according to a new Gallup poll.
Texas water supply: Data centers could make up 9% of demand by 2040, paper finds
Up to 9% of Texas' water supply could be used by data centers alone as early as 2040, a newly released paper from the University of Texas at Austin says.
Up to 9% of Texas' water supply could be used by data centers alone as early as 2040, a newly released paper from the University of Texas at Austin says.
LG to alert smart TV users of data collection following Texas privacy settlement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a settlement with LG Electronics to stop the unauthorized collection of viewing data through smart TV technology and prevent its transfer to foreign entities.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a settlement with LG Electronics to stop the unauthorized collection of viewing data through smart TV technology and prevent its transfer to foreign entities.
FTC chairman urges companies to adhere with Take It Down Act
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
Study finds financial scams targeting older Americans are increasing: See where your state ranks
Older Americans are being targeted by scams at rising rates, with new research revealing which states are hit hardest.
Older Americans are being targeted by scams at rising rates, with new research revealing which states are hit hardest.
America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady – Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Massive Canvas data breach disrupts finals season for Houston-area students
Students across the country are breathing a sigh of relief today as the Canvas learning program returns to service following a major security breach. The cyberattack. Sent shockwaves through the education system during one of the most stressful times of the academic year: Finals Week.
Students across the country are breathing a sigh of relief today as the Canvas learning program returns to service following a major security breach. The cyberattack. Sent shockwaves through the education system during one of the most stressful times of the academic year: Finals Week.