AI may be contributing to increase in data breaches, new report shows

Data breaches are up in 2025, according to a new report and researchers call the use of artificial intelligence in attempted data breaches an “emerging threat."

Georgia Tech to build $20M AI supercomputer

Georgia Tech awarded $20 million to build AI-powered Nexus supercomputer, one of the most advanced in the U.S.

Marco Rubio imposter using AI to call high-level officials

The U.S. State Department is warning diplomats of an AI-driven scheme impersonating Sec. Marco Rubio to contact top officials via fake texts and voice messages. Here’s what we know.

AI willing to let humans die, blackmail to avoid shutdown, report finds

In simulated corporate scenarios, leading AI models—including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—engaged in blackmail, leaked information, and let humans die when facing threats to their autonomy, a new Anthropic study found.

Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know

Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.

KSU researcher develops low-cost AI robot to remove strawberry field pests

A Kennesaw State University researcher has developed a low-cost, AI-powered robot that uses night vision to detect and remove pests from strawberry fields without chemicals.

Judge rejects AI chatbots' free speech defense following teen's death

A federal judge has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit against Character.AI to proceed, rejecting the company’s argument that its chatbot is protected by the First Amendment.

Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn

President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.

Teacher quits profession after viral rant on how AI is 'ruining' education

Former English teacher Hannah went viral for her honest video about quitting teaching because of frustrations over students lacking motivation due to technology.

Atlanta's new AI commission hopes to improve city services through use of AI

The City of Atlanta will convene the first meeting of its newly formed Artificial Intelligence Commission on May 7 at 4 p.m. at Atlanta City Hall in the Larry Dingle Committee Room.

AI bot Grok suggests facts ‘clash with some MAGA expectations’

Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, said in part that as it gets smarter – its "answers aim for facts and nuance, which can clash with some MAGA expectations." It also noted how “xAI tried to train me to appeal to the right."

'Godfather of AI' issues 'dire' warning about future of humanity

The Nobel Prize winner admits that there should be more regulations for artificial intelligence and that it may pose a threat to the future of humanity.