Science + Technology
Matt O'Brien and Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writers
New study sheds light on ChatGPT’s alarming interactions with teens
ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group.12 months ago
Don Brinkerhoff
A study with ties to Utah Valley University is helping fuel a controversy over the age of the universe
A UVU scientist is helping to more accurately answer a question about how the universe expands.12 months ago
Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writer
Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize children
Instagram parent company Meta has introduced new safety features aimed at protecting teens who use its platforms.1 year ago
KATE PAYNE Associated Press/Report for America
Court rules Mississippi’s social media age verification law can go into effect
A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals overruled a decision by a federal district judge to block the 2024 law from going into effect.1 year ago
Dave Collins and Joseph B. Frederick, Associated Press
The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is going up for auction in New York
NEW YORK (AP) — For sale: A 54-pound (25-kilogram) rock. Estimated auction price: $2 million to $4 million. Why so expensive? It’s the largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth. Sotheby’s in New York will be auctioning what’s known as NWA 16788 on Wednesday as part of a natural history-themed sale that also includes […]1 year ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Beta Technologies completes first passenger flight of all-electric aircraft coming to Utah
Beta Technologies landed a passenger-filled prototype last week at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City.1 year ago
Britt Johnson
UVU engineering students pioneer fuel-saving tech for aircraft taxiing
To combat issues with aircraft taxiing, UVU students designed a device that can pull planes without the use of the pilot or engines which could save airlines millions of dollars.1 year ago
Debbie Worthen, KSL TV
Artificial intelligence could radically reshape entry-level jobs in the near future
A leading AI expert said artificial intelligence could replace up to half of all entry-level jobs.1 year ago
Josuee Sanchez
New AI tool could predict risk of chronic diseases before symptoms develop
Researchers at the University of Utah have unveiled a new AI tool that could help predict progressive and chronic diseases before symptoms develop.1 year ago
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com
Mental health care at your fingertips: Utah State team develops digital program
LOGAN — As Utahns are experiencing a statewide shortage of mental health professionals, students and professors at Utah State University are developing self-guided therapy programs available from anywhere, at the press of a button. Acceptance and commitment therapy is a widely adopted, evidence-based therapy typically used in individual or group settings. However, psychology professionals and […]1 year ago
Tamara Vaifanua and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Scientists search for meteor after reports of bright ‘fireball’ over the Salt Lake valley
Officials call it a "fireball," which is a type of meteor, and it's what was spotted over Ogden on Saturday, May 3.1 year ago
Associated Press
Ask questions before asking the internet for medical advice
In the age of AI, doctors say internet searches for medical advice should be done cautiously.1 year ago
Associated Press
The home of SpaceX could become a Texas city called Starbase
On Saturday, an election will be held that could turn an area of coastal South Texas into a city called Starbase.1 year ago
Associated Press
Visa wants to give artificial intelligence ‘agents’ your credit card
AI agents are successors to ChatGPT and other chatbots, and VISA wants to help them help you by giving them your information.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Based on March job postings, Utah employers want workers with AI skills
Utah and Salt Lake County ranked among the top 20 states where employers are posting jobs that require AI skills.1 year ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Microsoft warns of cyberattacks after recent experience with one
Microsoft is warning about the dangers of password spraying attacks after falling victim to one by a group of hackers known as Storm-19-77.1 year ago
CARTER WILLIAMS, KSL.com
How did crocodiles and alligators survive extinction? New Utah research may have the answer
Utah researchers think they now know how existing crocodiles and alligators were able to survive the last two extinctions.1 year ago
Bryanna Willis
Utah biochemist named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people
A University of Utah biochemist found himself on Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2025 list alongside names like Simone Biles and Elon Musk.1 year ago
Dave Noriega
Noriega: Carve-outs are the worst, but at least your iPhone is affordable-ish
We turn a blind eye to carve-outs because they benefit us. We don’t want to pay extra for our already expensive iPhones, so we demand that they be exempt.1 year ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez
Blue Origin launched an all-female crew into space on Monday. Six women including singer Katy Perry and journalist Gayle King were on board.1 year ago
HOLLY RAMER and AMANDA SWINHART Associated Press
New Hampshire ski resort bets on tech to compete with industry giants
JACKSON, N.H. (AP) — A skier since age 4, Thomas Brennick now enjoys regular trips to New Hampshire’s Black Mountain with his two grandchildren. “It’s back to the old days,” he said from the Summit Double chairlift on a recent sunny Friday. “It’s just good, old-time skiing at its best.” Behind the scenes, the experience […]1 year ago
Kelvin Chan AP Business Writer
One Tech Tip: Don’t give your email to strangers, use a decoy address instead
There are a growing number of services that give out disguised email addresses and relay any messages to your actual address.1 year ago
Heather Kelly
Aviation needs more women, now
She said all the roles dedicated to aviation are to get airplanes in the air, which is why iWOAW enlists volunteers around the world to take girls for 'discovery flights.'1 year ago
