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Here's what Sam Altman said about Elon Musk's bid to take over OpenAI

Here's what Sam Altman said about Elon Musk's bid to take over OpenAI

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 9:32 p.m.

OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman was quick with a quippy shutdown to Elon Musk's unsolicited bid Monday to buy the company behind ChatGPT for $97.4 billion.
Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify

Google introduces new class of cheap AI models as cost concerns intensify

Kenrick Cai, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 7 - 6:52 a.m.

Alphabet's Google on Wednesday announced updates to its Gemini family of large language models, including a new product line with competitive pricing to low-cost artificial intelligence models like that of Chinese rival DeepSeek.
DeepSeek hit by cyberattack as users flock to Chinese AI startup

DeepSeek hit by cyberattack as users flock to Chinese AI startup

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 27 - 10:48 a.m.

Chinese startup DeepSeek said on Monday it will temporarily limit registrations due to a cyberattack after the company's AI assistant amassed sudden popularity.
Don't let AI 'rip off' artists, Beatles star McCartney warns UK government

Don't let AI 'rip off' artists, Beatles star McCartney warns UK government

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 7:50 a.m.

Beatles musician Paul McCartney has warned that artificial intelligence could be used to "rip off" artists, urging the British government to make sure upcoming copyright reforms protect its creative industries.
Trump signs executive order on developing artificial intelligence 'free from ideological bias'

Trump signs executive order on developing artificial intelligence 'free from ideological bias'

Matt O'Brien and Sarah Parvini, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 24 - 7:45 a.m.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on artificial intelligence Thursday that will revoke past government policies his order says "act as barriers to American AI innovation."
Trump announces private-sector $500B investment in AI infrastructure

Trump announces private-sector $500B investment in AI infrastructure

Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 21 - 6:03 p.m.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to fund infrastructure for artificial intelligence, aiming to outpace rival nations in the business-critical technology.
Teen hackers: How AI is changing the nature of hacking and other fraudulent activities

Teen hackers: How AI is changing the nature of hacking and other fraudulent activities

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted Jan. 18 - 1:36 p.m.

Artificial intelligence is tearing down that old stereotype of a hacker as a mysteriously hooded, anti-social computer genius in a dark room.
Biden signs executive order to ensure power for AI data centers

Biden signs executive order to ensure power for AI data centers

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 15 - 12:53 p.m.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday to provide federal support to address massive energy needs for fast-growing advanced artificial intelligence data centers, the White House said.
OpenAI rolls out assistant-like feature 'Tasks' to take on Alexa, Siri

OpenAI rolls out assistant-like feature 'Tasks' to take on Alexa, Siri

Rishi Kant, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 9:36 p.m.

Generative artificial intelligence bellwether OpenAI said on Tuesday that it is introducing a beta feature called Tasks to ChatGPT, signaling the company's foray into the virtual assistant space, competing with Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa.
What Utah business wants from the Legislature this year

What Utah business wants from the Legislature this year

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 14 - 5:02 p.m.

Salt Lake's business community is asking Utah lawmakers to prioritize affordable housing and child care for young families and to take a balanced approach to immigration this session.
Some of the most innovative tech products KSL.com found at CES 2025

Some of the most innovative tech products KSL.com found at CES 2025

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 9 - 9:01 p.m.

CES is one of the premier tech events in the world. Here are a few products that stood out to KSL.com tech reporter Logan Stefanich as he wandered the showroom floors.
John Deere and Kubota are addressing industry labor shortages through autonomous AI

John Deere and Kubota are addressing industry labor shortages through autonomous AI

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 4:06 p.m.

John Deere and Kubota are showcasing automated, AI-capable equipment ranging from lawn mowers to giant commercial tractors in an effort to help fill labor gaps in industries like farming, construction and landscaping.
41% of companies worldwide plan to reduce workforces by 2030 due to AI

41% of companies worldwide plan to reduce workforces by 2030 due to AI

Olesya Dmitracova, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 8 - 2:36 p.m.

Artificial intelligence may be coming for your job: 41% of employers intend to downsize their workforce as AI automates certain tasks, a World Economic Forum survey showed Wednesday.
AI concierge? Air taxis? Delta Air Lines unveils partnerships and 'new era of travel'

AI concierge? Air taxis? Delta Air Lines unveils partnerships and 'new era of travel'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 7 - 10:55 p.m.

Delta Air Lines on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the next century in front of thousands of people at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Consumer Electronics Show: Here are the trends shaping technology in 2025

Consumer Electronics Show: Here are the trends shaping technology in 2025

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 9:40 p.m.

Despite some high highs and low lows in 2024, the tech sector is still brimming with innovation and optimism for the future.
AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it

Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 5 - 4:12 p.m.

Artificial intelligence holds the promise of helping countless students with a range of visual, speech, language and hearing impairments to execute tasks that come easily to others.
The internet is rife with fake reviews. Will AI make it worse?

The internet is rife with fake reviews. Will AI make it worse?

Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 26 - 9:18 a.m.

Generative artificial intelligence tools has put merchants, service providers and consumers in uncharted territory. It enables fraudsters to produce reviews faster and in greater volume.
FTC settles with weapons detector company used in Utah schools

FTC settles with weapons detector company used in Utah schools

Garna Mejia, KSL-TV  |  Posted Dec. 17 - 8:46 a.m.

The Federal Trade Commission is clamping down on the makers of Evolv Express, an AI-powered weapons detector, and its claims of being more effective than metal detectors.
Trump, SoftBank CEO announce $100B US investment

Trump, SoftBank CEO announce $100B US investment

Jeff Mason and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Posted Dec. 16 - 10:45 a.m.

President-elect Donald Trump, with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his side, announced on Monday that SoftBank would invest $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years in what would be a boost to the U.S. economy.
Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 2 - 12:32 p.m.

Tired of thinking about what gifts to get everyone this year? Artificial intelligence chatbots might help, but don't expect them to always give you the right answers.
The importance of human oversight in AI-generated content

The importance of human oversight in AI-generated content

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 5:02 p.m.

When integrating artificial intelligence into your workspace, Matt Harrison, a Python and AI corporate trainer at Metasnake, suggests approaching it as a tool, like a child learning to use a calculator.
AI revolution: How artificial intelligence could reshape public safety

AI revolution: How artificial intelligence could reshape public safety

Daniella Rivera and Emiley Morgan, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 21 - 8:02 a.m.

Emerging technology like artificial intelligence is potentially improving public safety as police departments across the country are struggling to recruit and retain officers.
KSL.com seeks feedback on new Key Takeaways feature

KSL.com seeks feedback on new Key Takeaways feature

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 8:43 a.m.

KSL.com is seeking feedback on a new feature that uses AI to create story summaries atop many news articles.
Utah Valley University launches Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute, AI master's program

Utah Valley University launches Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute, AI master's program

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 9:04 p.m.

Utah Valley University is continuing the trend of Utah higher education institutions leaning into artificial intelligence instead of shying away from it.
Reddit's explosive user growth and AI tools help it soar to its first profit as a public company

Reddit's explosive user growth and AI tools help it soar to its first profit as a public company

Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 6:56 a.m.

Reddit has turned a profit for the first time as a public company. The social platform claimed a profit of $29.9 million for the period ending in September and reported sales of $348.4 million, an amount surpassing the $312.8 million analysts had projected.