Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.

What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids

“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.

Verizon working to restore service after nationwide outage

Verizon customers across the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, experienced wireless outages Saturday afternoon, according to Downdetector.

Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions

A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.

Apple+ raising streaming price again

Another popular streaming service is raising its price for the first time in nearly two years.

2-year-old NJ boy in need of 'miracle' treatment
video

Two-year-old Jack Drury from New Jersey has been diagnosed with Infantile Neuro Axonal Dystrophy (INAD), a rare degenerative nervous system disorder with an average life expectancy of just ten years. FOX 5 NY's Antwan Lewis met Jack's parents, who are seeking a miracle through gene therapy. They have launched "Jack's Miracle Mission" to raise funds for a clinical trial, as the INAD-Cure Foundation works to increase awareness and support for gene therapy despite limited interest from drug companies.

Meet the school teachers who are embracing AI
video

The use of AI in education is sparking debate, with opinions divided on whether it should be embraced or avoided in classrooms. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg talks to educators who are embracing AI.

Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature

"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.

ChatGPT gave dangerous advice to teens in watchdog test, new report finds

A watchdog group found ChatGPT gave researchers posing as teens advice on suicide, drug use, and eating disorders—raising concerns for parents and educators as AI use among kids grows.

ChatGPT enables dangerous behavior in teens, watchdog group says

A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate reveals that ChatGPT provided harmful advice to users posing as 13-year-olds.

WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts

WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.

YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age

YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.

Study reveals jobs most, least likely to be taken by AI: See the list

A new Microsoft study reveals which jobs are most exposed to generative AI disruption—historians, translators, and sales reps top the list, while hands-on labor remains relatively safe.