Your AI can shop for you. But who pays when it buys the wrong thing?

AI shopping assistants can compare prices, find deals and even make purchases on your behalf. But some of the world's biggest banks are warning consumers to be careful.

Leaders of church fear historic Japantown will remain 'Japandock' despite Smith's vision

Two churches next to Smith Entertainment Group's planned downtown district still have concerns about the project, while the company said it is trying to be collaborative in the process.

Utah legislative hearing focuses on accuracy of water funding study following KSL Investigation

Utah lawmakers questioned the accuracy of a state-funded water infrastructure study after a KSL Investigation found it did not account for existing utility revenues when estimating future funding needs.

Lawmakers question head of MIDA over controversial Box Elder County data center proposal

Utah lawmakers questioned the head of MIDA about the controversial Box Elder County data center project the state entity has helped promote.

OpenAI to sell its top models on Google Cloud in latest enterprise push

OpenAI will make its frontier AI models and Codex coding agent available through ​Google Cloud in the coming weeks, the companies said on Wednesday.

Comcast plans significant job cuts, Bloomberg News reports

Comcast Corp is planning a ​significant number of job cuts as part of a restructuring ‌of its cable-TV, broadband and wireless businesses, ⁠Bloomberg News reported ​on Wednesday, citing ⁠people familiar with the plan.

Santos trims upper end of annual volume forecast on Pikka disruptions, shares fall

Santos lowered the upper end of its annual production ​and sales volume forecasts on Thursday after disruptions at its Pikka oil project in Alaska delayed output growth, sending its shares towards their weakest session ‌in three weeks.

Some websites go dark as operators address an AI-detected flaw in a web programming language

An AI-assisted discovery of vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language led governments and other organizations in Europe and the U.S. to take their websites offline temporarily Wednesday.

Walmart launches tools for AI agents to shop for customers

Walmart on Wednesday intrduced new tools that will allow artificial ​intelligence agents to shop and complete transactions for customers, as the retailer seeks to position itself in the growing ‌use of AI-powered assistants in online commerce.

Bank of America names Jim Fitterling and Bill Thomas to board of directors

Bank of ​America announced two new board members on Wednesday, ‌appointing Jim Fitterling, 65, and Bill Thomas, ⁠58, effective ​immediately.

Southwest Airlines cuts profit forecast as fuel costs overshadow turnaround gains

Southwest Airlines sharply cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, as ​surging fuel costs overshadowed gains from higher airfares and a business overhaul.

Anthropic unveils Claude Duet AI agent app (Oct 21)

(Corrects paragraph 1 in Oct 21 story to "Wednesday" from "Thursday")

Tesla cuts spending before potential SpaceX deal even as Musk bets future on AI, robots

Tesla cut its annual capital expenditure forecast by a fifth and posted surprise positive free cash flow in the third quarter on Wednesday, after investing far less in its ​AI and robotics ambitions than Wall Street had expected.

Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25B for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook

A judge has ordered Meta to pay New Mexico $25 billion after a jury found the company liable for deceiving users about privacy and content moderation on Facebook.

BlackRock adds robotics ETF to growing ranks of AI-themed products

BlackRock rolled out another in a suite of ​exchange-traded funds tied to AI on Wednesday, even as the willingness of investors to wholeheartedly embrace the theme has hit speed ‌bumps.

Apple will have limited iPhone Duo units available in stores on Friday

Apple on Wednesday said it will have 'limited' ​numbers of its folding iPhone Duo phone available for walk-in customers when the device launches Friday.

Sugar House groups suddenly scrap plan for new assessment area 5 years in the making

A plan to create a new assessment for the Sugar House business district, which could fund improvements for the heart of the Salt Lake City neighborhood, is dead.

Apple will have limited iPhone Duo units available in stores on Friday

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Wall St opens higher as SpaceX, Super Micro results lift AI stocks

Wall Street's ​main indexes opened higher on Wednesday after ‌quarterly results from SpaceX ⁠and Super ​Micro ⁠Computer improved appetite ‌for AI ‌stocks, while Netflix slipped ⁠after ⁠its forecast failed to impress investors.

New zoning for Smith's Ballpark redevelopment OK'd after height change

It's been over two years since the Smith's Ballpark was last home to the Salt Lake Bees, but the site is now another step closer to being the next home for residents and businesses.

Nvidia's Huang hails Europe's AI potential, flanked by robot ducks

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes that Europe's engineering expertise gives it ​an edge in physical AI and robotics, he said on Wednesday as the US tech giant announced expanded partnerships with European manufacturers and startups.

EBay to lay off 9% of workforce in push to simplify operations, internal memo shows

EBay will lay off about 9% of ​its workforce as the online marketplace looks to simplify operations and shift resources to its fastest-growing areas, CEO Jamie Iannone told ‌staff in a memo that was reviewed by Reuters.

AT&T's fiber revenue per user to keep sliding as bundle discounts weigh

AT&T expects average revenue per fiber customer to extend ​its third-quarter decline into the fourth, as more customers sign up for discounted bundles, suggesting its subscriber-growth strategy is coming ‌at the cost of lower spending per user.

From cashmere to faux fur, Target's holiday push centers on affordable luxury

Target on Wednesday announced a holiday strategy centered on ​affordability as consumers strain under rising cost of living, featuring what it called "luxe for less" items like ‌cashmere sweaters priced as low as $45 and faux fur throws for $30.

End of an era? How the Hermes Birkin bag is losing its scarcity appeal

London-based Cai Baochun used to make a hefty profit reselling Hermes' famed Birkin bags for more than double their $10,000 retail price. Now he has stopped stockpiling them as second-hand prices fall.

Netflix's ad stumble deepens fears its growth is hitting a wall

Netflix's cut to its advertising sales forecast is fuelling concerns that its growth engine is losing steam, ​threatening the edge that made it a model for the media industry.

Super Micro climbs after upbeat forecast shows robust AI demand

Super Micro Computer jumped more than 11% on Wednesday after it ​forecast quarterly revenue and profit margin comfortably above Wall Street estimates, signaling that AI data center demand remains ‌resilient.

Toyota to recall about 105,800 US vehicles over fire risk, NHTSA says

Toyota is recalling 105,794 ​vehicles in the US over a potential fuel ‌leak that could raise the risk ⁠of fire ​if it reaches ⁠an ignition source, the National ‌Highway Traffic ‌Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Wednesday.

Government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble

Government websites in Europe and elsewhere went offline on Wednesday after the disclosure of critical vulnerabilities in a widely used programming language sent website operators around the world scrambling to protect their systems.

Ray-Ban maker's shares jump as strong eyewear sales temper AI glasses worries

EssilorLuxottica shares rose more than 14% on Wednesday after the Ray-Ban ​maker beat third-quarter revenue expectations, with resilient demand for its core eyewear products outweighing signs of moderating growth in smart glasses.

Halfords falls 10% after holding annual outlook despite strong first half

Halfords shares fell as much as 10% on Wednesday after the British ​bicycle and car parts retailer maintained its full-year outlook despite a strong first half, adding to investor concerns about consumer spending ‌in the months ahead.

Adidas shares rise on guidance increase after surprise earnings statement

Adidas shares rose almost 3% on Wednesday after ​the German sportswear group raised its full-year outlook on the back of unscheduled preliminary earnings late on Tuesday.

Beauty giants target 'Ozempic face' as boom in obesity drugs opens new market

Swiss skincare firm Galderma, Brazilian cosmetics group Natura and beauty giant L'Oreal are testing treatments for consumers worried about facial sagging and volume loss, looking to capitalise on a growing market tied to ​the boom in obesity drugs.