We’re just hours away from the first presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. And we look back on the legendary career of actor James Earl Jones. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Trump, Harris prep for first presidential debate tonight Vice President Kamala Harris and…

The father of the 14-year-old suspect in the shooting at a Georgia high school has been arrested and charged in connection to the deadly incident. And in a surprise move, Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty in his federal tax case. What’s next for the president’s son. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Father…

After suing the city of Huntington Beach earlier this year over its voter ID requirement beginning in 2026 for municipal elections, the state of California may be stepping up its efforts to fight the Huntington Beach mandate. State lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday, Aug. 27, that would ban all voter ID requirements in the…

Amazon’s Alexa is getting an upgrade as reported on Friday, Aug. 30, by Reuters. With the artificial intelligence race still in full swing, the latest move may be a signal that the online retailer is willing to collaborate more to win the competition. The new Alexa will be released in October and will largely be…

California lawmakers passed a landmark artificial intelligence safety bill, potentially establishing the most comprehensive AI regulation in the U.S. In a 41-9 vote, the California State Assembly passed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, also known as SB 1047, moving it to the state Senate for final approval before sending…

California launched a $250 million partnership between tech giants and local news, marking a significant shift in the media landscape. This first-of-its-kind initiative aims to revitalize local newsrooms and advance AI research, combining taxpayer funds with contributions from Google and OpenAI. Google will contribute $110 million, including $50 million for existing journalism programs and at…

A U.S. appeals court has reinstated a class action lawsuit against Google, alleging the tech giant collected data from Chrome users without their permission. The case challenges Google’s privacy practices and could affect millions of users since 2016. The lawsuit accuses Google of violating user privacy and breaking the law by gathering personal information. That…

Chick-fil-A is looking to elevate its business model by elevating its kitchen when it opens its first elevated drive-thru-only restaurant on Thursday, Aug. 22, just outside Atlanta. The location will feature four drive-thru lanes with the capacity to support up to 75 cars all under a second-floor kitchen twice the size of a typical Chick-fil-A…

OpenAI has announced its latest agreement with a media outlet — a multi-year partnership with Conde Nast. In a blog post Tuesday, Aug. 20, OpenAI said the partnership will enable the company to display content within its products using information from Conde Nast’s brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, Conde Nast Traveler, GQ, Architectural Digest,…

The first artificial intelligence-aided political candidate, Victor Miller, lost his race in Cheyenne, Wyoming’s mayoral election on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The vote was a landslide for the incumbent mayoral candidate. Of the more than 11,000 votes cast, Miller, who dubbed himself the “Meat Avatar” and ran alongside his AI bot he named “VIC,” wrangled in…