Science & Technology
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN
Apple finally lays out its AI plans with a brand new version of Siri
Apple on Monday announced an all-new version of Siri during its Worldwide Developers Conference,4 days ago
Alex Cabrero
Brigham City emergency response times now faster, and safer, because of new technology at traffic signals
Most drivers have sat at a red light and wished it would turn green faster. In Brigham City, firefighters and paramedics now have a way to do exactly that.8 days ago
Jacopo Prisco, CNN
Bumblebees show advanced problem-solving skills in new experiment
German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler set up a famous experiment more than 100 years ago that changed how scientists understand animal intelligence and the power of insight — or spontaneous problem-solving.8 days ago
Tyrese Boone
Utah introduces AI tools in classrooms statewide
Utah classrooms are preparing for a major shift in how artificial intelligence is used in teaching and learning, with a new statewide partnership bringing Google’s Gemini for Education into public schools starting next school year.9 days ago
Hadas Gold, CNN
Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children
Florida is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging they know ChatGPT is not safe, especially for minors.11 days ago
Associated Press
Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study finds
The study concludes that businesses are reluctant to hire new college grads for remote work because it is harder to train and mentor them if they work outside of the office.11 days ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing.13 days ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin exploded during a test at the launch pad Thursday night, shaking nearby homes and briefly painting the sky orange.14 days ago
Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend — a blue moon that’s also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year.15 days ago
Erin Cox
Family near Box Elder County data center worries about water quality going back into the lake
The Box Elder Stratos Data Center has prompted worries about water quality in families who rely on the Great Salt Lake for their business.22 days ago
Mike Anderson
‘No safe amount,’ experts worry state regulations won’t do enough to protect public from data center pollution
The possibility of a hyperscale data center in Box Elder County could still be much further from reality than many people realize. Tim Davis, Commissioner for Utah's Department of Environmental Quality points out that the developers behind Project Stratos haven't even approached them with plans yet.24 days ago
Debbie Worthen
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.24 days 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 companion.24 days ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press
Federal court rejects Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
A federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding artificial intelligence’s development for the good of humanity.25 days 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 2029.25 days ago
Deanie Wimmer
How Meta is using AI to identify teen accounts
According to a Meta spokesperson new AI-powered tools are helping identify underage accounts and place teens into teen accounts.26 days ago
Deanie Wimmer
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.26 days ago
Tyrese Boone
Major E-Sports tournament comes to downtown Salt Lake
The BLAST R6 Major is bringing elite esports competition to downtown Salt Lake City this week as eight of the world’s top Rainbow Six Siege teams compete for a share of a 600-thousand-dollar prize pool.28 days ago
Mike Anderson
BYU students build ‘supermileage’ vehicle, logging over 2,000 mpg
Students with BYU's supermileage team, built a car that was rated at driving 2,145 miles per gallon of fuel, winning the team top honors at the Shell Eco Marathon, in Indianapolis.30 days ago
Deanie Wimmer
Dinosaur dig completed after 166 years
High above the Utah desert, paleontologists finished work on a fossil first found in 1859, closing one of the longest recoveries in American dinosaur history.1 month ago
Mike Anderson
Closed-loop cooling systems save water, but can be a drain on electricity
While closed-loop cooling systems, like the one being touted for a large data center in Box Elder County can save lots of water, they often use more electricity in return, which can impact the environment in other ways, according to Dr. Ricci, a professor in the University of Utah's school of computing.1 month ago
Shelby Lofton
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.1 month ago
Krysta Fauria, Associated Press
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
Tech companies are increasingly seeking guidance from faith leaders to shape ethical artificial intelligence.1 month ago
