Study: YouTube recommendations send violent and graphic videos to young children
YouTube is great at sending users videos that it thinks they'll like based on their interests. But new research shows that the site's powerful algorithms can also flood young users with violent and disturbing content.
YouTube is great at sending users videos that it thinks they'll like based on their interests. But new research shows that the site's powerful algorithms can also flood young users with violent and disturbing content.
Free Telly TV sign-up: Why this new company wants to give you a free 55-inch TV
Who's paying for a Telly TV? Advertisers. And Telly is asking for something from you in return, too – your data. Here’s how it all works.
Who's paying for a Telly TV? Advertisers. And Telly is asking for something from you in return, too – your data. Here’s how it all works.
Understanding growing artificial intelligence technology
The use of artificial intelligence is on the rise. As the popularity of tools like ChatGPT grows, many are wondering about the potential dangers. There's a festival coming up in Houston to help people learn more the technology.
The use of artificial intelligence is on the rise. As the popularity of tools like ChatGPT grows, many are wondering about the potential dangers. There's a festival coming up in Houston to help people learn more the technology.
Young people would give up their right to vote before the right to post, study finds
A recent survey finds that most young Americans would prioritize social media use over heading to the polls.
A recent survey finds that most young Americans would prioritize social media use over heading to the polls.
TikTok challenges severely hurting children, mental health experts say
Mental health experts are saying the challenges on TikTok are severely hurting children. The platform is showing more and more dangerous challenges that are unsafe for preteens and teenagers.
Mental health experts are saying the challenges on TikTok are severely hurting children. The platform is showing more and more dangerous challenges that are unsafe for preteens and teenagers.
WhatsApp rolls out new feature allowing users to hide and lock conversations
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
TSA tests facial recognition technology at US airports to boost security
The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.
The TSA testing the use of facial recognition technology at 16 airports across the country. Here's how it works as you go through security.
Tesla owners sue, claiming software update killed EV battery life
Some Tesla owners have reportedly paid third parties as much as $750 to reverse battery-related software updates, the lawsuit claims.
Some Tesla owners have reportedly paid third parties as much as $750 to reverse battery-related software updates, the lawsuit claims.
Wanted Las Vegas woman arrested after commenting under news post about her case on social media
A wanted woman with seven DUI arrests was taken back into custody after commenting on a news article posted to Facebook.
A wanted woman with seven DUI arrests was taken back into custody after commenting on a news article posted to Facebook.
Google 'Bard': Company enhances search engine with Artificial Intelligence
Google now offers their artificial intelligence called 'Bard' to conduct searches, write emails, and edit photos.
Google now offers their artificial intelligence called 'Bard' to conduct searches, write emails, and edit photos.
Google enhances search engine with AI chatbot 'Bard'
Google is now offering artificial intelligence in its search engine by letting you try its ChatBot 'Bard'. It's the latest use of artificial intelligence that's changing the way we do things online. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us what it can do.
Google is now offering artificial intelligence in its search engine by letting you try its ChatBot 'Bard'. It's the latest use of artificial intelligence that's changing the way we do things online. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us what it can do.
Linda Yaccarino named new Twitter CEO
Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”
Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”
Google is adding AI to search engines: Here's how it will work
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
Spotify removes AI-generated songs from platform
Spotify says it has removed AI-generated music made by Boomy, which helps users create songs with artificial intelligence and post them on music streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify.
Spotify says it has removed AI-generated music made by Boomy, which helps users create songs with artificial intelligence and post them on music streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Teen mental health challenges due to social media
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis. Even more alarming is that many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with a psychologist from the Texas Children's Hospital and went to the Texas Medical Center where the issue is getting some serious attention.
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis. Even more alarming is that many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with a psychologist from the Texas Children's Hospital and went to the Texas Medical Center where the issue is getting some serious attention.
'Dumb phones' on the rise in US as young people look to unplug
Nokia phone maker HMD Global said the market share of flip phones “globally doubled" during 2022 compared to 2021 and is expected to continue growing in 2023.
Nokia phone maker HMD Global said the market share of flip phones “globally doubled" during 2022 compared to 2021 and is expected to continue growing in 2023.
MALDA: 3D-printed airway system used as experimental tool to measure various air toxins
Studying everything from passive vaping to construction site dust, a new 3D-printed model of the lungs is roaming Houston to see the effects of potentially dangerous aerosols on the lungs. UTHealth Houston researchers are digging into the effects of substances in the lungs through a system called the Mobile Aerosol Lung Deposition Apparatus (MALDA).
Studying everything from passive vaping to construction site dust, a new 3D-printed model of the lungs is roaming Houston to see the effects of potentially dangerous aerosols on the lungs. UTHealth Houston researchers are digging into the effects of substances in the lungs through a system called the Mobile Aerosol Lung Deposition Apparatus (MALDA).
Wendy's adding Google Cloud AI tech to drive-thru ordering as part of test
Some customers hitting the Wendy’s drive-thru will soon see a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology as they do so.
Some customers hitting the Wendy’s drive-thru will soon see a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology as they do so.
Musk says inactive Twitter accounts getting purged
Elon Musk, who has helmed Twitter since his takeover of the social media company in late October, said the purge will affect accounts "that have had no activity at all for several years." He announced the move Monday.
Elon Musk, who has helmed Twitter since his takeover of the social media company in late October, said the purge will affect accounts "that have had no activity at all for several years." He announced the move Monday.