Florida's attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida's attorney general has opened an investigation into OpenAI's ChatGPT. The probe, announced Tuesday, examines the AI app's interactions with a gunman charged with a fatal shooting at Florida State University last year. Attorney General James Uthmeier says prosecutors reviewed chat logs between ChatGPT and the gunman, Phoenix Ikner. They aim to determine if the app aided or abetted the crime. Florida's Office of Statewide Prosecution has subpoenaed OpenAI for records. Ikner faces charges of murder and attempted murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty. An OpenAI spokeswoman called the FSU shooting a tragedy but said the company had no responsibility.
New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, seeking to halt unlicensed prediction market businesses
NEW YORK (AP) — New York is suing Coinbase and Gemini over unregulated and unlicensed prediction market platforms that the state contends are illegal gambling operations. Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit was filed Tuesday in state court in Manhattan. James is seeking to bar the companies’ platforms from operating in the state unless and until they obtain licenses from the state Gaming Commission. Messages seeking comment were left for Coinbase and Gemini. Both companies began as cryptocurrency trading platforms before branching into the prediction space, which has been dominated by Kalshi and Polymarket.
Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The head of the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre warns that hostile nations like Russia, Iran and China are behind the most serious cyberattacks in the U.K. In a speech Wednesday, Richard Horne will emphasize that British businesses need to prepare for large-scale cyberattacks, especially if the U.K. becomes involved in international conflicts. Recently, countries like Sweden and Poland have reported Russian-linked attacks on critical infrastructure. Horne will highlight that while ransomware is common, state-sponsored cyberattacks pose the greatest threat. He urges companies to understand these risks and improve defenses before it's too late.
Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down some of the Trump administration’s orders slowing down the development of clean energy. That includes a requirement that all solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. Chief Judge Denise J. Casper on Tuesday ruled that a coalition of plaintiffs representing wind and solar developers were likely to succeed on the merits of their claims. Casper issued a preliminary injunction to stop the administration from implementing the policies. The Interior Department in July said all solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Burgum, oversight it said was needed to end preferential treatment for these technologies.
Apple's new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years
LONDON (AP) — Apple has announced that John Ternus will become the next CEO, taking over from Tim Cook on September 1. Ternus is a company veteran who has been with Apple for 25 years, most recently overseeing hardware engineering for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Despite his significant role, Ternus has kept a low profile outside the company. His appointment comes at a pivotal time for Apple, which has fallen behind in the artificial intelligence race. Analysts say Ternus faces the challenge of advancing Apple's AI capabilities. Ternus expressed humility and commitment to Apple's values in his new role.
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity. The 65-year-old Cook will hand the CEO duties to Apple’s head of hardware products, John Ternus, on Sept. 1 while remaining involved with the Cupertino, California, company as executive chairman. Although he never shook the perception that he lacked Jobs’ vision, Cook leveraged the popularity of the iPhone and other breakthroughs orchestrated by his predecessor to lift Apple to heights that seemed unfathomable when it was on the brink of bankruptcy during the mid-1990s.
Supreme Court seems wary of limiting federal regulators' power in a data privacy case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seems wary of limiting the power of federal regulators in a case over multimillion-dollar penalties levied against telecommunications giants Verizon and AT&T. The cellular companies appealed to the justices after the Federal Communications Commission found they sold customers’ location data without proper safeguards. They slapped the companies with penalties totaling more than $100 million. The telecom companies challenged the process as unconstitutional because it gives them little opportunity to tell their side of the story in court. Key justices seemed skeptical, however, as the high court heard arguments in the case on Tuesday.
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X
PARIS (AP) — Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct on the social media platform X. French authorities are looking into the spread of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content. Musk and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino have been invited for voluntary interviews. It's unclear if they will attend. The investigation is still ongoing after a search at X's French premises in February. French prosecutors have alerted U.S. authorities, but the Justice Department reportedly declined to assist. Reporters Without Borders has also filed a complaint against X for allowing disinformation.
Google testimony challenges key claim in Indonesian corruption trial
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Former Google executives have testified that Google’s investment in Indonesia's GoTo was not linked to the Education Ministry’s Chromebook procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic. This testimony challenges allegations against Nadiem Anwar Makarim, the former education minister and Gojek co-founder. Makarim was arrested in September, accused of causing $125 million in state losses through the procurement. Prosecutors claim he pushed Google to invest in Gojek's parent company, PT AKAB, and favored Chromebooks despite their ineffectiveness in areas without internet. Makarim denies wrongdoing, and the verdict could be announced soon.
Trump media company replaces CEO, ex-congressman Nunes after stock plunge that wiped out billions
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as leader of the social media platform after a stock collapse in the past year. Devin Nunes, a former California congressmen in Donald Trump’s first term, is being replaced temporarily by digital media executive Kevin McGurn as chief executive officer. The company, Trump Media & Technology, didn’t give a reason for Nunes leaving. After soaring following Trump’s re-election in November 2024, stock in the company plunged 67%, wiping out more than $6 billion in investor wealth.
