With no federal facial recognition law, states rush to fill void Nearly two dozen states have passed laws regulating how tech companies collect data from our faces, eyes and voices. It comes as Congress has yet to pass any facial recognition technology. Bobby Allyn
'AI slop' videos may be annoying, but they're racking up views — and ad money Critics say that "slop" videos made with generative AI are often repetitive or useless. But they get millions of views — and platforms are grappling with what to do about them. John Ruwitch
AI "deadbots" are persuasive — and researchers say, they're primed for monetization The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences. Chloe Veltman
Whistleblower says Trump officials copied millions of Social Security numbers A whistleblower complaint says that the personal data of over 300 million Americans was copied to a private cloud account to allow access by members of the Department of Government Efficiency team. Geoff Brumfiel
Bubbling questions about the limitations of AI NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Cal Newport, author and computer science professor at Georgetown, about AI's limitations and if progress within the industry has stalled. Elena Burnett
Intel will give the U.S. government a 10% stake, Trump says The president's highly unusual announcement underscores the Trump administration's desire to take control over U.S. businesses. John Ruwitch
A newscaster takes us along on her date with an AI companion Despite dating apps and social media advice, romantic connections can be hard to make. Enter artificial intelligence. Windsor Johnston
Protesters occupy Microsoft HQ, demand it cut ties with Israeli military Microsoft employees were milling about a lunchtime farmers market the company holds when about 30 masked protesters rolled in on bicycles. Monica Nickelsburg
These brain implants speak your mind — even when you don't want to Brain-implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also decode words they imagine, but don't intend to share. Jon Hamilton
Research suggests doctors might quickly become dependent on AI A study in Poland found that doctors appeared less likely to detect abnormalities during colonoscopies on their own after they'd grown used to help from an AI tool. Geoff Brumfiel