Georgia Tech innovator develops home cervical cancer screening device for women
Rakeb Tesfatsellassie, a Georgia Tech student, is developing a home screening test for cervical cancer.
There's a new second-richest person in the world
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.
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.
MLB tests robot umpires in 2025 All-Star Game with challenge system
MLB is using its automated strike zone system in the All-Star Game for the first time, giving teams limited challenges amid ongoing debate over robot umpires.
Indeed, Glassdoor cutting jobs as artificial intelligence utilization grows
About 1,300 people will lose their jobs in layoffs at Indeed and Glassdoor.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
FBI seizes websites in major piracy crackdown in Atlanta
The FBI's Atlanta Field Office seized several high-traffic websites accused of distributing pirated video games.
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.
Southwest installs 'third set of eyes' in cockpit to boost safety
The program is called "SmartRunway SmartLanding" and it is designed to help pilots respond on the tarmac.
Tinder launches new biometric face scan verification
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
ChatGPT could affect your critical thinking skills, study finds
MIT researchers conducted a study assessing the impacts of ChatGPT on the brain during writing assignments.
Uber Eats launches new robot delivery service in Atlanta
If you live in Atlanta, your next food delivery could be coming to you courtesy of a robot.
Judge blocks Georgia's social media age verification law, citing free speech
A federal judge has blocked a new Georgia law requiring age verification for social media accounts, saying she's concerned that the law restricts free speech.
Cobb County pioneers AI training for 911 dispatchers with CommsCoach Simulation
Cobb County is the first in Georgia to use the AI-powered simulations for training 911 dispatchers.
YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
AT&T settles data breach lawsuits for $177 million: What customers need to know about settlement payments
The $177 million settlement received preliminary approval late last week.
GE moves washing machine production from China to Kentucky
GE Appliances says the project will move production of a combo washer/dryer and a lineup of front load washers from China to Louisville.
Waymo expands robotaxi service to Atlanta in partnership with Uber
Waymo is launching its driverless robotaxi service in Atlanta, expanding its presence in major U.S. cities.
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.