Ashley St. Clair says Grok undressed and sexualized her in AI‑generated images, including one tied to a photo of her at 14. xAI has moved to federal court and countersued in Texas.

Former NASA JPL director Laurie Leshin has joined ASU as University Professor for Space Futures, returning to Tempe to advise on the university’s space strategy and industry partnerships.

Different generations use AI in varied ways, with younger people adopting it quickly and older ones being cautious, says the University of Cincinnati, highlighting its 1819 Innovation Hub's role in ethical AI education and development.

Hillsborough County deputies used body-cam translation tech for effective communication with a Spanish-speaking driver, showcasing inclusivity and modern policing.

Two Colorado companies recently crossed the $10 billion private‑valuation mark, lifting the state's tech profile and sparking questions about jobs, power and permits. The wins are reshaping hiring and campus plans across the Front Range.

The U.S. and Taiwan struck a $250B trade-and-investment framework that cuts reciprocal tariffs to 15% and ties relief to major Taiwanese investment in U.S. chipmaking. The deal names TSMC as a lead investor and promises new industrial parks and tariff exemptions for certain imports.

Pinellas County Jail has provided inmates with tablets for communication and services, aiming to enhance safety and reduce violence, though with restricted access to certain digital content.

San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences described 72 new species in 2025 — from a Galápagos heron to a fuzzy Big Bend wildflower and a shy deep‑sea fish.

The SpaceX Crew-11 mission ended with a splashdown after over five months on the ISS due to a medical issue. The crew underwent postflight reconditioning. They celebrated 25 years of continuous human presence on the ISS.

Gov. Abbott awarded Tekscend Photomask a $15.2M TSIF grant to expand its Round Rock facility, backing a $223M investment and about 50 local jobs.

Sean Turner, a DOE senior engineer, is using AI at Oak Ridge National Laboratory to improve water resource management for energy production, enhancing nuclear and hydropower operations reliability.

A study from UF Health Cancer Institute found that the bacterial compound Bac429 may improve lung cancer immunotherapy, with potential applications across different cancer types.

Chicago startups raised about $2.6 billion in 2025 as national VC totals surged on AI megadeals, leaving local backers worried that the Midwest is being bypassed.