Emory University professor embraces student use of AI despite cheating concerns

The “dark side” of artificial intelligence (AI) is once again making headlines with growing concerns from those in higher education over students using it as an easy way out of doing school work. An Emory professor says the technology could also be a bright spot in education, depending on how it’s used.

Former Atlanta Council member to lie in state at Morehouse College: Funeral, viewing plans

Morehouse College is taking part in honoring the life and legacy of the longest serving elected official in the history of Atlanta. Former City Council member Jim Maddox is expected to lie in state on the HBCU's campus before his funeral services commence.

Man arrested for impersonating Atlanta PD officer, working as security in downtown Atlanta

According to APD, an on-duty officer was patrolling parking lots on Aug. 13 when he spotted a person who appeared to be an off-duty APD officer working security in a parking lot.

Amazon to impose new fees on third-party sellers who ship their own products

Effective October 1, the company will get a 2% cut of every product sold by merchants that are members of Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime Program, or a minimum of $0.25 per item.

The iPhone end-call button may not be moving much after all

Images of the latest iOS 17 beta show the red end-call button right back in the center of the phone dialpad.

Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices

Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands. 

UPS reaches deal with union: How it compares to other historical agreements

While the UPS deal didn't result in a strike, past labor disputes between unions and companies over fair pay and better working conditions had different outcomes.

Amazon launching generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews

Amazon says the feature is now available for some mobile shoppers in the U.S., and the company may expand it to more consumers based on customer feedback.

Mark Zuckerberg says ‘it’s time to move on’ from Elon Musk proposed cage fight

“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.

Trial to begin for wife accused of murdering Atlanta police officer

Tammare Lawrence is accused of shooting and killing her husband as the Atlanta police officer sat on their living room couch. The couple had only been married about a year.

I-285 lanes to reopen after months-long construction project

Drivers along Interstate 285 are about to get some much-needed. GDOT, this weekend, will reopen westbound lanes between Peachtree-Dunwoody and Roswell roads.

Tyrese Gibson suing Home Depot over alleged racial profiling at store

Tyrese Gibson and two men who do construction for him are suing The Home Depot for more than $1 million over what they say was a case of racial profiling at one of the home improvement chain's stores in California.