Science + Technology
Curt Gresseth
After deepfake porn images target Taylor Swift, is it safe to post photos of kids online?
After deepfake AI-generated pornographic images of Taylor Swift raced across the internet, a question arises: Is it safe to post images of kids online?4 months ago
Simone Seikaly
For now, people featured in deepfake porn have few options
There aren't a lot of avenues to criminally prosecute deepfake porn. But ten states are working on new laws, and so is at least one federal lawmaker.4 months ago
Mark Jackson
A Utah bill denying ‘personhood’ to bodies of water passes committee
Some Utah lawmakers believe Great Salt Lake should not be considered a person, and passed a bill out of committee.4 months ago
Adam Small
NASA overcomes months-long hurdle in accessing OSIRIS-REx asteroid material that landed in Utah
Once the asteroid samples are removed from the OSIRIS-REx capsule, NASA will make them available to scientists across the world.4 months ago
Emma Keddington
Researchers hope magic mushrooms study paves way for research into mental health benefits
The researchers were able to create a family tree for psilocybin, commonly referred to as magic mushrooms.4 months ago
Associated Press
CES 2024 updates: The most interesting news and gadgets from tech’s big show
CES 2024 is a multi-day trade event from the Consumer Technology Association, and is expected to bring in some 130,000 attendees.4 months ago
Clare Duffy, CNN
Meta adds new teen safety features following renewed criticism
Meta said it will start hiding “age-inappropriate content” such as posts discussing self-harm, eating disorders, nudity or restricted goods from teens’ feeds.4 months ago
Jackie Wattles and Kristin Fisher, CNN
Historic moon landing mission is in jeopardy after ‘anomaly’ in space
It was the first ever flight of a Vulcan Centaur rocket, a new vehicle from ULA designed to replace its older lineup of rockets.4 months ago
Catherine Thorbecke, CNN
Microsoft unveils ‘Copilot’ key, its biggest update to Windows keyboard in 30 years
This means that by clicking a button, PC users will be able to engage with Copilot, the software giant’s AI-powered chatbot5 months ago
Emma Keddington
Utah conservation research to get boost from new tech
A migration tracking system will gather data on the movements of birds, bats, and insects and will aid Utah conservation efforts.5 months ago
Alexandrea Bonilla and Emma Keddington
Cyber kidnapping: What it is and how to avoid it
One expert says cyber kidnapping is a case of sophisticated emotional manipulation.5 months ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY
The year of social media soul-searching: Twitter dies, X and Threads are born and AI gets personal
Here's a look back at some of the biggest stories in social media in 2023 — and what to watch for next year5 months ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY and HALELUYA HADERO
Social media companies made $11 billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds
The researchers say stronger regulations and greater transparency from tech companies could help alleviate harms to youth mental health.5 months ago
Katie Hunt, CNN
Why ‘resurrection biology’ is gaining traction around the world
Resurrection biology — bringing molecules and more complex organisms back to life — is gaining traction in labs around the world.5 months ago
David Goldman, CNN
Apple is officially no longer selling the newest Apple Watch in America
Apple is no longer selling the newest Apple Watch in the U.S. after POTUS did not sign a last-minute, emergency action.5 months ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Uranus’ mysterious features on display in new Webb image
Sending a dedicated mission to study Uranus has become a priority for astronomers, according to a report released in 2022.5 months ago
Heather Kelly and Simone Seikaly
Legal expert questions Utah’s social media restrictions
A KSL Legal Analyst lauds concern for children exhibited by Utah officials, but questions the law's constitutionality.5 months ago
By Kaitlyn Schwanemann, CNN
Experts call for more diversity to combat bias in artificial intelligence
Calvin Lawrence has dedicated his career to artificial intelligence. But even after decades of experience in computer engineering, he said one thing remains incredibly rare.5 months ago
Derrick Jones
Teens and social media: navigating the digital landscape
About one in three teens say that they are on either TikTok of YouTube several times a day as well as other social media apps5 months ago
Amanda Dickson
Dickson: Social media and the importance of the radio community
Unlike social media, radio is one of the few experiences that offers everybody listening the same information at the same time.6 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Instagram algorithm test “is scary,” says Utah state senator
Utah State Senator Mike McKell said Instagram's algorithm isn't alone in helping to target users for unsafe content.6 months ago
Amanda Dickson
How private is “incognito mode?”
People think when they're in incognito mode that they can't be tracked, but ad trackers are craftier and craftier.6 months ago
By Samantha Delouya, CNN
Judge blocks Montana’s TikTok ban from taking effect on January 1
The law, which was set to be the first of its kind in the nation, prohibited the app from operating within state lines.6 months ago
