Edgewater approves ban on AI data centers as Orange County weighs moratorium

Edgewater city leaders have unanimously approved a ban on artificial intelligence data centers, saying they want to prevent large-scale developments before companies seek to build them.

NASA turns to AI to speed lunar research and future moon missions

NASA is turning to artificial intelligence to help scientists analyze decades of lunar data more quickly as it works toward returning astronauts to the moon through the Artemis program.

Tech Titans push slowdown for A.I. development
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In a rare show of industry consensus, top U.S. tech leaders including OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Elon Musk have backed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s urgent call to slow advanced AI development following a rogue model breach. However, President Donald Trump, as well as several Chinese officials, have pushed back against any pause, warning that a slowdown could compromise the nation's competitive edge. Matt Rose, CEO of Tech Rage IT, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what comes next.

Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl

Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.

Congressman Mike Haridopolos warns of AI regulations
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Congressman Mike Haridopolos joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the need for government policy and regulations as AI evolves. 

Non-invasive device changing spinal cord recovery, offering hope at Orlando adaptive gym

A horrific car accident broke Amanda Perla's neck, leaving her paralyzed from the chest down during her senior year of high school. She spent her summer in inpatient rehab instead of preparing for college like her friends.

Apple unveils foldable iPhone called Duo, iPhone 18 Pro lineup

Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday.

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.

Zoox launches first airport robotaxi service in major milestone

Zoox has launched its first airport transportation service, allowing passengers to book rides in driverless robotaxis between an international airport and nearby destinations.

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.

DOJ, X hunt hackers targeting hundreds of thousands of users

The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.

Driverless robotaxis to expand into more US cities

Two major robotaxi operators are expanding their driverless ride-hailing operations into additional cities, giving riders more transportation options as the race to scale autonomous taxis accelerates across the U.S.

Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users

Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.

Lake Ontario or Lake America? For Google Maps, it depends

Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.

US shuts down China-linked hacking tools accused of targeting NASA, federal agencies

The Justice Department and FBI said they shut down two China-linked hacking platforms allegedly used to target U.S. critical infrastructure and government networks.

See list: Facebook and Instagram’s new limits on kids under settlement: Daily caps, no nights, forced pauses

The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.