Align Technology has relocated its global headquarters to Tempe, Arizona, while Cognite also plans to set up its global headquarters there, signaling Arizona's growing tech sector prominence. Both companies aim to leverage local talent and innovate.

ASU's "AI Literacy in Design and the Arts" course, led by Professor Lance Gharavi, teaches students to critically understand and ethically engage with AI's evolving role in society and the arts.

ChatGPT, enhanced by OpenAI, exhibited its comedic skills by roasting the idiosyncrasies of Phoenix cities, targeting aspects like Scottsdale’s opulence and Mesa's aesthetics, while also recognizing some positive traits.

Microchip Technology Inc. plans to close its Tempe factory by September 2025 to cut costs, affecting 500 employees and saving the company $90 million annually.

Researchers use tree rings to study ancient solar storms, which could help predict future events and protect modern technology from solar-induced disruptions.

Peoria drafts ordinance for non-residential entities to conserve water by requiring permits for customers using over 50,000 gallons daily, inspired by neighboring cities' policies.

ASU researchers, in partnership with the City of Phoenix and 3M, are testing a 'cool roof' coating at the Phoenix Safe Outdoor Space to help reduce heat at the outdoor homeless shelter.

Students from Mesa, Arizona launched a space experiment on bacterial growth to the ISS as part of SpaceX's resupply mission and educational programs, experiencing the launch in Florida.

Microchip Technology Inc. is close to finalizing a deal under the CHIPS Act, alongside TSMC and GlobalFoundries, amid concerns over political implications and potential policy changes.

Buckeye launches the YourBuckeye app, providing residents with an easy way to report issues, pay bills, and stay updated on city news through their mobile devices.

The ACC is reviewing the solar panel user fee in APS territory due to public backlash and a legal challenge, potentially impacting future solar policy in Arizona.

Comet C/2023 A3, discovered by Tsuchinshan Observatory and ATLAS, is visible in Arizona after sunset, between Sagittarius and Scorpio, offering a rare sighting that last occurred 80,000 years ago.

Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS may become visible to the naked eye as it approaches Earth, offering a potential spectacle in the autumn sky. Visibility is improving, and digital aides can help locate the comet, which poses no threat to Earth.