From drones to body cameras, artificial intelligence is changing how police departments are investigating crimes and train officers. While law enforcement leaders call it efficient and lifesaving, questions remain about bias, transparency and how far the technology will go.That shift is already underway in Southwest Florida, where police departments are beginning to rely on artificial intelligence in daily operations.
Gemini overtakes ChatGPT on App Store, as its Nano Banana AI model drives downloads up 45%
Though the month is only half over, Gemini’s app has already gained 12.6 million downloads in September, up from 8.7 million in August.
Gemini tops the App Store thanks to new AI image model, Nano Banana
Though the month is only half over, Gemini’s app has already gained 12.6 million downloads in September, up from 8.7 million in August.
Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. Discovery sue Chinese AI firm as Hollywood's copyright battles spread
Disney, Universal and Warner Bros. Discovery sued China-based AI firm MiniMax for copyright infringement, the second lawsuit that major studios have filed as the entertainment industry grapples with the growth of AI tools.
Waymo’s Tekedra Mawakana on Scaling Self-Driving Beyond the Hype
Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana takes the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (Oct 27–29, SF) to share the realities of scaling autonomous vehicles — from safety to regulation to the road ahead.
Cybersecurity provider Netskope boosts IPO range as it tests tech hotstreak
Netskope named Palo Alto Networks, Cisco and Broadcom among its competitors in its IPO filing.
Social Media Victims Law Center Files Three New Lawsuits on Behalf of Children Who Died of Suicide or Suffered Sex Abuse by Character.AI
SEATTLE, September 16, 2025–The Social Media Victims Law Center, a legal advocacy organization supporting families harmed by predatory tech, and the law firm of McKool Smith, has filed three separate lawsuits today in federal courts in Colorado and New York alleging that Character.AI and its founders, with Google’s help, knowingly designed, deployed, and marketed predatory chatbot technology aimed at children.
Cory Booker erupts at Kash Patel, predicts he's 'not long' for his job
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and FBI Director Kash Patel clashed during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday.
Should You Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as Your Therapist?
As the demand for therapists increases and artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more sophisticated, people are turning to large language models (LLMs) as therapeutic tools. But should you?
Pentagon research official wants to have AI on every desktop in 6 to 9 months
DOD’s under secretary of defense for research and engineering said he’s “excited” for the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s new role driving research across the department.