East Texas county judge says state law limits options as residents oppose data center
Citizens in Angelina County voiced their concerns about light, sound, air and water pollution concerning a proposed data center outside Lufkin, Texas
Citizens in Angelina County voiced their concerns about light, sound, air and water pollution concerning a proposed data center outside Lufkin, Texas
No fly zones enforced for drones near Texas' 2026 World Cup venues
Texas DPS is warning drone operators that unauthorized flights near 2026 World Cup matches face immediate aircraft seizure and criminal charges under strict new airspace restrictions.
Texas DPS is warning drone operators that unauthorized flights near 2026 World Cup matches face immediate aircraft seizure and criminal charges under strict new airspace restrictions.
Texas county lifts data center moratorium amid pressure from developer lawsuit
Hill County commissioners voted to lift the moratorium Thursday in response to a lawsuit filed by a developer for damages.
Hill County commissioners voted to lift the moratorium Thursday in response to a lawsuit filed by a developer for damages.
OpenAI files for IPO, joins SpaceX and Claude-maker Anthropic in race to go public
Another blockbuster could be in the works for Wall Street as the company behind the ChatGPT app moved to join two other artificial intelligence firms in looking to become a publicly traded company.
Another blockbuster could be in the works for Wall Street as the company behind the ChatGPT app moved to join two other artificial intelligence firms in looking to become a publicly traded company.
Apple unveils Siri AI, new intelligence features at WWDC
Apple unveiled new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference on Monday.
Apple unveiled new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference on Monday.
McDonald’s testing AI-powered drive-thrus: What to know
McDonald’s is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru system called Archy. Here's what to know.
McDonald’s is testing a new AI-powered drive-thru system called Archy. Here's what to know.
Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.
New Texas power plant being built as data centers sprout across state
A new power plant is set to be built in North Texas as power-hungry data centers spread across the state.
A new power plant is set to be built in North Texas as power-hungry data centers spread across the state.
Facebook class-action privacy settlement: 2nd payments set to distribute
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Data centers in Texas: Google launches water fund, stewardship plan
Google is offering a new multimillion-dollar water fund to help build more data centers in Texas, even amid water usage concerns by residents.
Google is offering a new multimillion-dollar water fund to help build more data centers in Texas, even amid water usage concerns by residents.
FCC launches review of $3B school internet program over screen time concerns
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
The Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is launching a comprehensive review of the E-Rate program.
Trump's new AI executive order: What to know
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order creating a voluntary process for the federal government to review the national security risks of advanced AI systems before their public release.
California tech CEO accused of smuggling US equipment to Iran's military, nuclear programs
Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.
Despite owning a $35 million Orange County mansion, dual US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi reported a peak annual income of just $20,684 and fraudulently claimed low-income tax credits for seven years, prosecutors said.
Canadian man gets 33 years for online sextortion targeting American children
A Canadian man has been sentenced to 33 years in U.S. federal prison for a yearlong online sextortion scheme that targeted at least 145 American children.
A Canadian man has been sentenced to 33 years in U.S. federal prison for a yearlong online sextortion scheme that targeted at least 145 American children.
Erin Brockovich pushing for data center transparency as AI booms
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Erin Brockovich says she’s received thousands of reports on AI data centers, and the most common concern is transparency. “If data centers are so great, why are they being built in secret?” she asks.
Blame this, not AI, for rising unemployment among young college graduates, study says
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Despite persistent fears that artificial intelligence would take away more and more jobs, that may not be the reason a rising number of young college graduates are having trouble finding work.
Florida sues OpenAI over ChatGPT, points to 2 deadly shootings
The lawsuit points to two deadly shootings in Florida where the accused shooters are reported to have consulted with ChatGPT.
The lawsuit points to two deadly shootings in Florida where the accused shooters are reported to have consulted with ChatGPT.
Kentucky social media settlement: Meta reportedly paying $27M to settle addiction case
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Meta platforms are reportedly paying $27 million to settle a social media addiction case in Kentucky, Reuters reported.
Drone rules for FIFA World Cup 2026
The FBI issued a warning for anyone who plans to fly a drone around any official World Cup sites. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down the rules and repercussions.
The FBI issued a warning for anyone who plans to fly a drone around any official World Cup sites. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle breaks down the rules and repercussions.
Why silent voicemails could lead to scam calls
Did you ever try to listen to a voicemail and heard little to nothing? For his final report, FOX 26's Tom Zizka turns to a tech expert to learn why a silent voicemail is a red flag for future scams.
Did you ever try to listen to a voicemail and heard little to nothing? For his final report, FOX 26's Tom Zizka turns to a tech expert to learn why a silent voicemail is a red flag for future scams.