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'If Wi-Fi went out tomorrow – chaos': American addiction to technology explored on 'Planet Tyrus'

May 10, 2026

'If Wi-Fi went out tomorrow – chaos': American addiction to technology explored on 'Planet Tyrus'

Tyrus and bodybuilder Dr. Mike Israetel say technology is eroding friendships and independence, as data shows rising loneliness and depression among Americans.

Bipartisan lawmakers want to strip Big Tech's legal immunity that can shield social media companies

May 7, 2026

Bipartisan lawmakers want to strip Big Tech's legal immunity that can shield social media companies

Bipartisan lawmakers say Section 230 can no longer shield Big Tech from liability as social media drives addiction and harms children nationwide.

Disney wants to scan your face at the gate: Here's why

May 7, 2026

Disney wants to scan your face at the gate: Here's why

Disney's facial recognition system captures your face at the gate and converts it to numerical values. Here's what guests should know about opting out.

Melania Trump embraces AI education initiative in White House tech push: 'She's been a champion'

April 29, 2026

Melania Trump embraces AI education initiative in White House tech push: 'She's been a champion'

Melania Trump hosted an immersive AI and VR event at the White House, where students explored British landmarks alongside Queen Camilla's visit.

Robots beat humans in half marathon

April 22, 2026

Robots beat humans in half marathon

In Beijing, a humanoid robot named Lightning finished a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly 7 minutes.

Michael and Susan Dell surpass $1 billion in donations backing AI-driven hospital project

April 21, 2026

Michael and Susan Dell surpass $1 billion in donations backing AI-driven hospital project

Billionaire Michael Dell and wife Susan Dell become the first donors to give over $1 billion to UT Austin for a massive AI-powered medical campus.

The AI you use every day is biased — and it’s quietly shaping your worldview, new report says

April 13, 2026

The AI you use every day is biased — and it’s quietly shaping your worldview, new report says

AI models show a center-left ideological bias across the spectrum, according to an America First Policy Institute report on AI transparency and safety.

The AI revolution threatens office jobs, but revives demand for skilled trades

April 12, 2026

The AI revolution threatens office jobs, but revives demand for skilled trades

AI threatens white-collar jobs more than blue-collar trades, highlighting an urgent need to realign education with workforce demands in America.

AI could be coming for your wine as experts turn to technology for industry overhaul

April 11, 2026

AI could be coming for your wine as experts turn to technology for industry overhaul

A new AI-powered grape ripeness detector called RipenAI aims to help winemakers harvest at the perfect time using optical sensors and AI-driven machine learning.

Former lawmaker dying of cancer says Senate full of 'blowhards' when it should be greatest deliberative body

April 9, 2026

Former lawmaker dying of cancer says Senate full of 'blowhards' when it should be greatest deliberative body

Former Sen. Ben Sasse says America faces institutional collapse and cultural fragmentation, calling politics a distraction from a technology revolution.