Science + Technology
Debbie Worthen, KSL
Utah mom says chatbot tried to turn her daughter against her
A Utah mother said she’s rethinking how her family uses technology after an unsettling exchange between her 9‑year‑old daughter and Amazon’s now‑retired AI chatbot, Rufus.2 months ago
BERNARD CONDON
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
The world’s richest man announced plans Wednesday for one biggest sales of stock to the public ever for SpaceX, a company currently losing billions of dollars year.2 months ago
Heather Peterson
Another data center project ruffles feathers just south of Utah’s border
Residents of Page, Arizona have been speaking against the possibility of a 1 GW data center that could be built about two miles away from Horseshoe Bend which is along the Colorado River and a little more than five miles away from Lake Powell.2 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Neptune’s mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows
Neptune's mysterious, far-flung moon Nereid may be the last of the planet's original companions.2 months ago
DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press
Jell-O is jiggling its way toward more natural ingredients
Jell-O is getting a line of products made without synthetic colors or artificial sweeteners to meet increasing consumer demand for natural ingredients.2 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell
A biotech company that aims to resurrect extinct creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment.2 months ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL
Secret soulmates? BYU study finds disturbing trend of secret romances with AI chatbots
A study published Tuesday by BYU's Wheatley Institute found 1 in 7 young adults in committed relationships are regularly interacting with an AI romantic chatbots. (Wheatley Institute)2 months ago
KSL TV
How Meta is using AI to identify teen accounts
Can technology really tell how old someone is online? According to a Meta spokesperson new AI powered tools are helping identify underage accounts and place teens into age-appropriate experiences.2 months ago
KSL TV
How AI is helping shelter pets find homes
Across the country, animal shelters face the same challenge, too many pets, not enough time, and limited resources to get dogs and cats into homes. The annual Best Friends National Conference this year had a focus on how AI can help shelter pets.2 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid
A NASA spacecraft chasing a rare metal asteroid swings past Mars this week for a gravity boost, snapping thousands of pictures as practice for the main encounter in 2029.2 months ago
Michele Rowe
Study shows new pill has promise in treating pancreatic cancer
A new study is showing evidence that a pill can offer better options than chemotherapy for patients with pancreatic cancer.2 months ago
The Associated Press
Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Across the US, parents are voicing concerns about excessive screen time in schools and lobbying educators to go back to pencil and paper. Over 600 people in a Philadelphia suburb have signed a petition asking to preserve parents' ability to opt their children out of using digital devices during the school day.2 months ago
FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press
Trump’s proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said.2 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart shines bright in a new picture from NASA’s Webb telescope
A spiral galaxy’s brilliant heart outshines everything within sight in a new picture from NASA’s Webb Space Telescope.2 months ago
ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, Associated Press
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
Amazon is rapidly opening store-sized delivery hubs in dozens of U.S. and foreign cities to fulfill customers’ most urgent product needs in 30 minutes or less.2 months ago
Krysta Fauria, Associated Press
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
Leaders from various religious groups met last week with representatives from tech companies including Anthropic and OpenAI for the inaugural “Faith-AI Covenant” roundtable in New York.3 months ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
Utahns spot another fireball, experts explain why
If you feel like you're seeing more fireballs in the sky, you're not wrong. Another fireball was spotted Wednesday at 9:19 p.m., making its way toward Salt Lake City.3 months ago
Heather Peterson
Data centers have to report water usage, under new Utah law
The owners of a planned data center in Box Elder County will be subject to a new Utah law about water reporting requirements that coincidentally just went into effect on Wednesday.3 months ago
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley’s comet debris
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year, making the display harder to glimpse.3 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike.3 months ago
The Associated Press
Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
The creator of Roomba asks you to imagine a creature the size of a bulldog with doe-like eyes and bear cub ears and paws, extending itself into a greeting stretch that invites you to pat its touch-sensitive fake fur.3 months ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
NASA’s Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
The Artemis II spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began.3 months ago
Britt Johnson
We don’t talk anymore: Human interaction is on the decline
With everything online people have less of a reason to talk to each other. How is this decline of human interaction affecting mental health?3 months ago
