Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce as it pivots to AI

Pinterest plans to lay off under 15% of its workforce as the image-sharing platform pivots more of its money to artificial intelligence.

'Doomsday Clock' moves to 85 seconds to midnight as global tensions rise

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved its Doomsday Clock closer to catastrophe, setting it at 85 seconds to midnight, citing escalating global threats.

Spalding County approves massive $3.9B Data center near Atlanta

Spalding County commissioners unanimously approved a $3.9 billion, 5-million-square-foot data center complex along Interstate 75.

TikTok strikes deal to create US entity

TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.

Millions of Apple iPhone, iPad users at risk of security flaw: Here's what to know

The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.

Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users

OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.

Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat

Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.

Roswell approves temporary moratorium on new data centers

Leaders in Roswell have approved a temporary emergency moratorium on new data centers, pausing future projects while the city reviews its development standards.

BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products

The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”

Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’

Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.

WATCH: Countdown Over ATL | Atlanta's New Year's celebration

Atlanta will replace the traditional Peach Drop with "Countdown Over ATL," a citywide celebration featuring synchronized drone and fireworks displays.

Georgia State cracks top 10 most Instagrammed colleges

Georgia State University has landed in the national spotlight for something beyond academics or athletics: it is officially the 8th-most Instagrammed college in the United States.

From '6 7' to 'Skibidi': 15 of the most-used Gen Alpha slang terms of 2025

For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.