ATF cancels contract for phone surveillance tool after legal concerns
The ATF scrapped its contract for a phone surveillance tool after some lawmakers and others raised serious questions about whether the technology was being used legally.
The ATF scrapped its contract for a phone surveillance tool after some lawmakers and others raised serious questions about whether the technology was being used legally.
Ex-Meta executive sues over attempt to silence her ‘Careless People’ memoir
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
A former Meta executive has released a tell-all memoir, "Careless People," detailing her time at the tech giant and filed a lawsuit accusing the company of attempting to silence her.
Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.
Parents sue Snap after 12-year-old daughter was raped by adult man she met on Snapchat, lawsuit says
The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company and the attacker.
The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she met on Snapchat have sued its parent company and the attacker.
House committee approves new social media rules for children
Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.
Legislators are moving forward with an effort to protect kids online after the House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan agreement on a new package of social media regulations.
Free Wi-Fi hits Atlanta: Where you can connect
Atlanta officials began testing free public Wi-Fi hotspots at Centennial Olympic Park and other major hubs.
Atlanta officials began testing free public Wi-Fi hotspots at Centennial Olympic Park and other major hubs.
Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
SFPD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies
San Francisco’s Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) network has been queried on behalf of out-of-state and federal agencies, validating fears that many privacy advocates have had about the program.
San Francisco’s Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) network has been queried on behalf of out-of-state and federal agencies, validating fears that many privacy advocates have had about the program.
Apple CEO says price hikes are ‘unavoidable’ as rising chip costs squeeze tech giant: report
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Apple's next major product launch is expected in September when the company is likely to unveil its iPhone 18 lineup.
Crowds told to leave after Kai Cenat event in downtown Atlanta
Thousands of people packed the area outside State Farm Arena on Wednesday as aspiring content creators lined up for a chance to participate in Kai Cenat's Streamer University.
Thousands of people packed the area outside State Farm Arena on Wednesday as aspiring content creators lined up for a chance to participate in Kai Cenat's Streamer University.
Are smartphones causing infertility?
According to a new study, the fertility rate fell significantly after the introduction of the smartphone because there has been a decline in intimacy because people are spending too much time on their phones. This includes less teen pregnancies. Dr. Mike breaks it down.
According to a new study, the fertility rate fell significantly after the introduction of the smartphone because there has been a decline in intimacy because people are spending too much time on their phones. This includes less teen pregnancies. Dr. Mike breaks it down.
Federal task force grounds unauthorized drones over Atlanta World Cup crowds
Federal agents arrested a repeat deportee in Atlanta after catching him illegally flying a drone during the FIFA World Cup festivities.
Federal agents arrested a repeat deportee in Atlanta after catching him illegally flying a drone during the FIFA World Cup festivities.
Conyers officials shut down data center annexation rumors
Officials in Conyers say they will not allow data centers to be built inside the city limits following rumors online.
Officials in Conyers say they will not allow data centers to be built inside the city limits following rumors online.
Is Facebook down? Platforms coming back online after widespread outages, Meta says
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
How China-linked operatives used ChatGPT to sway Americans on 2 issues, OpenAI details
ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, is accusing a Chinese technology company of leveraging its signature platform to manipulate the opinions of people who live in the United States.
ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, is accusing a Chinese technology company of leveraging its signature platform to manipulate the opinions of people who live in the United States.
What are data centers and why do they exist | Explainer
Most people use data centers every single day without realizing it.
Most people use data centers every single day without realizing it.
Sandy Springs police deploy Grappler to halt wanted driver
Sandy Springs police used a heavy-duty tether called a Grappler to stop a suspect from driving away on Roswell Road.
Sandy Springs police used a heavy-duty tether called a Grappler to stop a suspect from driving away on Roswell Road.
Data center moratorium: DeKalb County blocks new tech hubs in 5-2 vote
DeKalb County commissioners voted 5-to-2 to extend the county data center moratorium until Sept. 30.
DeKalb County commissioners voted 5-to-2 to extend the county data center moratorium until Sept. 30.
OpenAI files for IPO, joins SpaceX and Claude-maker Anthropic in race to go public
Another blockbuster could be in the works for Wall Street as the company behind the ChatGPT app moved to join two other artificial intelligence firms in looking to become a publicly traded company.
Another blockbuster could be in the works for Wall Street as the company behind the ChatGPT app moved to join two other artificial intelligence firms in looking to become a publicly traded company.