From friendly text to financial trap: the new scam trend
It starts with something small, a text that feels oddly familiar. Maybe it says, “Hey, how are you?” or “Are you coming to the BBQ?” Before you know it, you’re…
Living in giant moon glass spheres could be our future
One day, we might see glowing cities of glass scattered across the Moon’s surface, shining softly under Earth’s light. NASA is teaming up with Skyeports, a California-based company, to explore…
Delete the fake VPN app stealing Android users’ money
Malware targeting Android devices has grown increasingly sophisticated. From fake banking apps to phishing campaigns, attackers are finding new ways to trick you into giving up sensitive data. One of…
Police agencies turn to virtual reality to improve split-second decision-making
AURORA, Colo. – Police departments across the country are turning to virtual reality training to help officers make split-second decisions in difficult, and sometimes dangerous, situations. The goal is to…
Ohio lawmaker proposes comprehensive ban on marrying AI systems and granting legal personhood
An Ohio lawmaker is taking aim at artificial intelligence in a way few expected. Rep. Thaddeus Claggett has introduced House Bill 469, which would make it illegal for AI systems…
Scammers target retirees with election tricks and fake polling updates ahead of Nov. 4 vote
Election season should be about casting your vote and making your voice heard. But for scammers, it’s an opportunity to trick retirees into handing over personal details, money or even…
AI jobs that pay $200K or more
I know that many of you are afraid that AI is going to take your job. And you might be right. The 2025 Global State of AI at Work report…
Rude ChatGPT prompts, better answers? What the data says
Do rude prompts really get better answers? Short answer: sometimes. A 2025 arXiv study tested 50 questions rewritten in five tones and found that rude prompts slightly outperformed polite ones…
AI girlfriend apps leak millions of private chats
Millions of private messages meant to stay secret are now public. Two AI companion apps, Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat, have exposed more than 43 million intimate messages and over…
Teens face new PG-13 limits on Instagram
Instagram is turning up the parental controls. The app will now treat teen accounts more like a PG-13 movie, automatically filtering out mature or risky content for anyone under 18.…