Protesters gathered at Apple stores, demanding better safety features for children on Apple's devices amidst the iPhone 17 launch. They accuse Apple of neglecting to protect kids from online harm and hosting child sexual abuse material on iCloud.

Governor Hochul announces a $300 million investment for a Quantum Research and Innovation Hub at SUNY Stony Brook, positioning New York as a leader in quantum science.

Governor Hochul announces over $636 million for universal broadband across New York, with public input invited and a webinar scheduled for details on the Final Proposal.

The NYC medical examiner's office continues efforts to identify 9/11 victims' remains 24 years later, with recent technological advancements aiding in the identification of three victims last month.

The article reports on the rising number of deepfake scams, highlighting the case of Dr. Rachel Goldman, new legislation for digital content watermarks, and the scamming of a woman using actor Steve Burton's deepfake video.

Plainedge High School in Long Island introduced the XSponse Shield and Display safety alert system to enhance emergency response, featuring classroom devices and staff panic badges for precise location tracking, at a cost of $2,000 per classroom.

The Legal Aid Society calls for an investigation into the NYPD's use of facial recognition citing policy breaches and false arrests, involving cases where the technology led to erroneous identifications.

A wrongful arrest in Brooklyn, due to misidentification by NYPD's facial recognition technology, has sparked debate over its reliability and ethical use, leading to calls for a ban on the tech by the Legal Aid Society.

The article discusses updates on environmental restoration, the role of middle school students in tackling marine debris, OR&R's emergency response to marine incidents, and a ship fire emphasizing the challenges in marine conservation.

Governor Hochul announces $52.6 million for broadband expansion in New York, aiming to reduce the digital divide by connecting over 24,000 households through infrastructure awards.

The University at Buffalo will launch AI degree programs, with a $5 million state funding boost, to embed AI into various disciplines, announced Governor Hochul.

New York Attorney General Letitia James sues Zelle's operator, EWS, for failing to prevent fraud, demanding restitution and enhanced security measures.

NYC Mayor Adams and Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos will implement a new policy banning student use of personal, internet-enabled devices in public schools starting from the 2025-2026 term.