Verizon working to restore service after nationwide outage
Verizon customers across the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, experienced wireless outages Saturday afternoon, according to Downdetector.
Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions
A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.
Taylor Swift engaged: Details on the $550K ring
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged, the couple announced on social media on Tuesday. LiveNOW’s Andrew Craft is getting all of the latest details on what could end up being the wedding of the century with Josh Rom, a London based broadcaster and celebrity journalist.
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Apple+ raising streaming price again
Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.
Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
'Godfather of AI' warns machines could soon outthink humans, calls for 'maternal instincts' to be built in
Geoffrey Hinton, known as the godfather of AI, left Google in 2023 to speak more freely about potential dangers the advancing technology.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reveals he beat cancer
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he was previously diagnosed and has overcome Stage 4 cancer. The 82-year-old said he was diagnosed in June 2010 and began treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking to Alex Boyer with FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth.
ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning
Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.
Musk threatens to sue Apple over not featuring X, Grok apps
Elon Musk threatened to sue Apple for excluding X and its Grok AI chatbot from the Apple Store's "Must-Have Apps."
Apple iPhone 17 series: What to know about the release date, cost and features
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 17 lineup on Sept. 9, with leaks pointing to design changes, upgraded cameras, and possible price increases for the Pro models.
AOL still offers dial-up internet, but not for long
The iconic internet dial-up service became a staple for people nationwide helping them stay connected online.
Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
Instagram rolls out maps, repost features to boost user experience
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
ChatGPT gave dangerous advice to teens in watchdog test, new report finds
A watchdog group found ChatGPT gave researchers posing as teens advice on suicide, drug use, and eating disorders—raising concerns for parents and educators as AI use among kids grows.
Trump, Apple CEO Cook on manufacturing announcement
President Donald Trump has announced he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips. He said that companies who make computer chips in the U.S. would be spared from the import tax. The President made these comments while meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook at the White House.
White House says Apple to announce $100B US investment commitment for manufacturing
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
ChatGPT enables dangerous behavior in teens, watchdog group says
A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.
WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
Roblox will reportedly launch a virtual dating feature
This would allow users to go on dates with other users they’ve met in the metaverse, which could result in real-life relationships.