Science + Technology
Chris Isidore
Elon Musk names NBCU ad chief Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO
(CNN) — Elon Musk on Friday named longtime media executive Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter, months after he promised to step back from the role. “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!” Musk wrote in a tweet on Friday. He said she “will focus primarily on business operations, […]11 months ago
Chris Isidore, CNN
Twitter’s new CEO is an NBCUniversal executive with deep ad industry ties
Elon Musk confirmed that the new CEO for Twitter will be NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep ties to the advertising industry. “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!” Musk wrote in a Friday tweet. He added that Yaccarino “will focus primarily on business operations” while Musk will […]11 months ago
MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer
Google is giving its dominant search engine an artificial-intelligence makeover
Google has disclosed plans to infuse its dominant search engine with more advanced artificial-intelligence technology.11 months ago
Curt Gresseth
How to spot a fake when AI is used in kidnapping and extortion schemes
Artificial intelligence has found its way into science, education, social media and much more. Now, AI has made its way into scams.11 months ago
Samantha Herrera
Combatting loneliness with AI? It may be a slippery slope
As AI technology continues getting more and more sophisticated, there's a concern that something like a chatbot could replace real social interaction.11 months ago
Peter Johnston
APA urges adults to limit kids’ social media use
Kids' social media use should not be without guidance and oversight from parents, an advisory from the American Psychological Association said.11 months ago
Associated Press
Hackers aim to find flaws in AI – with White House help
No sooner did ChatGPT get unleashed than hackers started “jailbreaking” the artificial intelligence chatbot – trying to override its safeguards so it could blurt out something unhinged or obscene. But now its maker, OpenAI, and other major AI providers such as Google and Microsoft, are coordinating with the Biden administration to let thousands of hackers […]11 months ago
Adam Small
New deer crossing tech will alert drivers when wildlife is nearby
Drivers on SR-73 in Eagle Mountain could soon see flashing lights and a warning to slow down thanks to new infrared technology.12 months ago
Tim Hughes
Quagga mussels: Utah boaters asked to help fight against invasive species
Quagga mussels are looked for on boats that come out of Lake Powell. Wildlife experts are trying to prevent the aggressive species from spreading.12 months ago
Taylor Nicioli, CNN
How to view a lunar eclipse, full ‘flower moon,” and meteor shower this weekend
Alongside the shower comes the May flower moon, the first full moon of the "month of flower," and its almost perfect alignment with the sun and Earth.12 months ago
Brian Fung, CNN
White House unveils an AI plan ahead of meeting with tech CEOs
The US government plans to introduce policies that shape how federal agencies procure and use AI systems, which could influence the AI market.12 months ago
DAVID HAMILTON AP Business Reporter
4 dangers that most worry AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton
Geoffrey Hinton, a computer scientist known as the “godfather of artificial intelligence,” recently resigned his high-profile job at Google specifically to share his concerns that unchecked AI development could threaten humanity.12 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
How will social media sites respond to PornHub’s decision to block Utah users?
Utah users could be left in the dark if websites such as Facebook and Instagram follow the decision of an adult website on Monday.12 months ago
Simone Seikaly
PornHub blocks users in Utah, cites state’s age verification law
In a video statement, PornHub said they don't believe that age verification is the best way to keep Utah minors safe.12 months ago
Peter Johnston
Utah Privacy Officer: state plan will help Utahns know their rights
Utah's Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) is working to create a plan that outlines how state government can protect Utahns' privacy rights.12 months ago
MIKE ANDERSON, KSL-TV
How to track the next northern lights appearance in Utah
On Sunday night, the weather phenomenon known as aurora borealis or the northern lights visited Utah, which surprised many.12 months ago
Associated Press
Earth’s warriors, young and old, keep battling and hoping
Here are some planetary warriors as Earth Day arrives. Even though 40, 50, 60 and even 70 years separate them, they have something in common: Hope.1 year ago
Taylor Nicioli
Viewing the Lyrids meteor shower could be a fun weekend activity
(CNN) — After no major annual meteor showers for months, the Lyrids are here to end the drought. Known as one of the oldest-recorded meteor showers, the Lyrids are expected to produce 10 to 15 meteors per hour for three nights centered around its peak of 9:06 p.m. ET on Saturday, according to EarthSky. The Lyrids have been […]1 year ago
Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN
SpaceX’s Starship rocket explodes in midair after liftoff
Starship was meant to use its own engines, blazing for more than six minutes, to propel itself to nearly orbital speeds.1 year ago
Curt Gresseth
Is the new Apple savings account worth checking out? Financial adviser says yes.
Apple has entered the banking industry with a savings account with a high 4.15 percent APY -- which is head and shoulders above many competitors.1 year ago
Ben Jones
High speed trains are racing across the world. But not in America
(CNN) — High speed trains have proved their worth across the world over the past 50 years. It’s not just in reducing journey times, but more importantly, it’s in driving economic growth, creating jobs and bringing communities closer together. China, Japan and Europe lead the way. So why doesn’t the United States have a high-speed […]1 year ago
Ben McGonnell
Utah Valley University’s leadership in aviation sustainability
Utah Valley University's School of Aviation Sciences has become the first college in the US to switch to unleaded aviation fuel for its training fleet, marking a significant milestone in aviation sustainability.1 year ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN
SpaceX calls off launch attempt of Starship
"A pressurant valve appears to be frozen, so unless it starts operating soon, no launch today," SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted.1 year ago
