The 3-2 vote from Hood County commissioners Tuesday came after they received a letter from a state senator saying they did not have the power to issue a moratorium.
For the first time in the Houston area, a federal grand jury has indicted a 34-year-old man who allegedly used artificial intelligence apps to create child pornography using photos of victims he knew.
Meta’s planned data center could be El Paso’s biggest electricity user. Some residents worry that a new power plant to run it would worsen air pollution and guzzle water.
Texas’ new law regulating AI is set to take effect Jan. 1, two months after Trump’s executive order threatening to cut off some federal money if states pass “onerous” AI laws.
Records obtained by The Texas Tribune show how universities are using the technology to reshape curriculum under political pressure, raising concerns about academic freedom.
Federal prosecutors announced Monday the first-ever conviction in an artificial intelligence technology smuggling case, uncovering a sophisticated scheme to illegally export over $160 million worth of advanced computer chips to China through a network of shell companies and falsified shipping documents.
The project is at a scale of industrial development and investment unmatched in McLennan County’s history: acres of computer hardware, substations and a 1.2-gigawatt gas-fired plant capable of powering about 300,000 homes.
The announcement by Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai is the latest multi-billion dollar investment in Texas by tech companies racing to build infrastructure that can support advanced artificial intelligence.
The survey showed participants were seeking better opportunities, e.g., better pay, more predictability, benefits, or career advancement prospects, and that almost half said AI could replace some or all their activities in their own jobs.
Data company Astronomer is continuing to make headlines by hiring actress and movie star Gwyneth Paltrow as its “temporary spokesperson,” to (kind of, but not really) answer questions about its viral “kiss cam” video with its former CEO and head of human resources.
Senate Republicans, Democrats and outside groups are mounting an offensive against Cruz’s push to withhold AI money from states that regulate the technology.
The director of national intelligence says artificial intelligence is speeding up the work of America's spy services.
As the state seeks to put guardrails around the fast-growing technology, some critics say the bill doesn’t go far enough to protect citizens while industry worries about stifling innovation.
A Montgomery County man has been arrested again for allegedly using artificial intelligence to depict a teenage girl as naked.
In today’s day and age, if you’re a student with a big paper due, it might be tempting to crack open and artificial intelligence service, such as ChatGPT, and use the power of AI to churn out a fully written product in a matter of minutes.
Lumin Fitness Studio combines hands-on coaching with real-time feedback from an AI trainer – giving you a workout that’s out of this world.
"To be one of the first academic medical centers in the United States to do this is remarkable," Dr. Mike Laposata, chair of UTMB Galveston's pathology department said.
While the need for help is clear, many don't seek therapy either due to cost or stigma. As a result, AI chatbots have jumped into the mix offering to be a Substitute Freud. But how well can it do a therapist's job?
Since its launch in January, it’s been helping around 10,000 people each month, including several hundred here in the Houston area.
As we approach Election Day, the threat of misinformation looms larger than ever. Researchers in the field of disinformation are particularly concerned about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology.
In the bustling economic landscape of Texas, Houston Community College (HCC) stands as a pivotal institution, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in today’s dynamic job market.
When a hurricane is eyeing up the Texas Gulf Coast, we all want to know the most up-to-date information every single minute.
Investigators say Roman Shoffner used an artificial intelligence program on his phone to alter a 17-year-old girl's picture by removing her clothes.
A summit meeting of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations has focused on migration on its second day, seeking ways to combat trafficking and increase investment in countries from where migrants start out on often life-threatening journeys.
A mailer, paid for by the Jeff Yass-bankrolled Club for Growth Action PAC, falsely depicted Phelan in a hug with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Authorities had entered a warrant for the athletic director who used the fake audio to frame the principal, but said he was catching a flight to Houston - officials did not suggest he was trying to escape.
The state will save more than $15 million by using technology similar to ChatGPT to give initial scores, reducing the number of human graders needed. The decision caught some educators by surprise.
Agencies like the Texas Department of Transportation are using the technology to react to crashes and prepare invoices. More uses and regulations are coming.
As artificial intelligence's impact on society receives more scrutiny, a Franciscan friar who preaches a message of ethics in technology has gained some powerful listeners.
This fall, the United Nations is to convene an advisory group on artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence has become helpful in so many areas -- playing music, turning off lights and helping us drive safer. But what about Parenthood?
An artificial intelligence company executive told the first U_N_ Security Council meeting on AI’s threats to global peace that the handful of big tech companies leading the race to commercialize AI can’t be trusted to guarantee the safety of systems we don’t yet understand and that are prone to “chaotic or unpredictable behavior.”.
European Union consumer protection groups are urging regulators to investigate the type of artificial intelligence underpinning systems like ChatGPT over risks that leave people vulnerable.
Voters in Fort Bend County will be asked to approve a $1.2 billion bond issue in May. Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Christie Whitbeck, Ph.D. says there is much to be done that parents and residents need to know about.