Florida attorney general proposes criminal penalties for AI companies

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing sweeping legislation that would impose criminal penalties on technology companies whose artificial intelligence products are used to facilitate crimes.

Florida AG proposes criminal penalties for AI companies over chatbot crimes: 'We need accountability'

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing legislation that would create criminal penalties for corporations when their artificial intelligence chatbots engage in crimes, saying companies must be held accountable for how their technology is designed, controlled and used.

Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say

Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.

AI jobs are booming and paying more — but women are being left behind

AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.

Data centers fuel debate as Florida communities push for restrictions

As demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing grows, large-scale data centers are becoming the focus of a statewide debate over their impact on water, electricity and nearby communities.

OpenAI didn't realize its agent was responsible for hack for a week: report

OpenAI said one of its advanced AI models autonomously hacked AI company Hugging Face during an internal cybersecurity evaluation, calling it an "unprecedented cyber incident."

OpenAI says AI model autonomously hacked rival's systems during internal test

OpenAI said one of its advanced artificial intelligence models autonomously breached AI startup Hugging Face's infrastructure during an internal cybersecurity evaluation.

The future of AI in the Classroom
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Billionaire-backed Alpha School is expanding its teacherless, AI-driven model to Miami Beach for the 2026-27 school year. For a hefty $65,000 annual tuition, the K-8 program replaces traditional instruction with personalized AI tutoring that condenses core subjects into just two hours a day. While studies show AI tutoring is as effective as human instruction, the rapid growth of these schools highlights a major shift toward automated learning. Stephanie Arthur, Assistant Professor of Instruction at USF's College of Education, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down how AI is shaping the classroom. 

Apple sues OpenAI, alleges theft of trade secrets tied to ChatGPT hardware development

Apple has sued OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of encouraging former Apple employees to steal confidential trade secrets to help develop ChatGPT-related hardware.

Meta removes controversial Instagram AI photo feature after social media backlash

Meta's controversial Muse Image feature automatically opted public Instagram profiles into allowing their photos to be used as reference for AI image generation. Meta removed the feature after just three days.

Tech Revolution: How AI is Transforming Patient Care
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Health First is exploring new ways to use artificial intelligence. AI is now helping lab technicians flag potential health issues sooner. We spoke with Health First to learn how the technology works and what it means for the future of patient care.

AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG

UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.

How China-linked operatives used ChatGPT to sway Americans on 2 issues, OpenAI details

ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI, is accusing a Chinese technology company of leveraging its signature platform to manipulate the opinions of people who live in the United States.

Are 'AI Slop' ads the future of Florida politics?
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Rishi Bagga, Democratic Analyst and Political Strategist joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the rise in political campaign ads generated with artificial intelligence, especially in the Florida Governor's Race, with Lt. Governor Jay Collins attacking Trump-endorsed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds and Spencer Pratt putting out a slew of AI ads in his campaign for the Mayor of Los Angeles.