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Google said the fake messages are part of a massive criminal network called "Lighthouse" that has stolen information through phishing and smishing scams.
There are many big names in a group of unlikely allies seeking a ban, for now, on AI "superintelligence" they say could threaten humanity.
Google on Thursday released a new methodology for measuring the environmental impact of AI text prompts.
At Google DeepMind, researchers are chasing what's called artificial general intelligence: a silicon intellect as versatile as a human's, but with superhuman speed and knowledge.
Powered by artificial intelligence, the new tool will assess a person's age based on their activity on the platform — regardless of the birthday listed on their account.
There is a slight catch to keep in mind: These new iOS26 features will be reserved for iPhone 11 and later models.
Google is making more upgrades to its search engine with the addition of the AI Mode feature.
A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.
Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in its app — but only for U.S. users.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Vidhay Reddy said he had used the tool several times before with zero issues, but this time was very different.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
From haunted houses to Spirit Halloween stores and more, how does your state rank in Halloween spirit? Our one-of-a-kind jack-o-lantern scale will tell you!
Data from Google Trends shows the most popular Halloween costumes are influenced by the top-grossing films of 2024.
The Justice Department says it's considering asking a federal judge to force Google to sell parts of its business in order to eliminate its online search monopoly.
Google said it won't phase out third-party cookies in its Chrome browser after all, opting to let people "make an informed choice."
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
The warrants show that Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is still gathering new information in her probe, nine months after she charged the state's fake electors with forgery and other crimes for signing certificates falsely claiming Donald Trump won the state in 2020.
The settlement, valued at $5 billion, stems over allegations that Google collected data about people using its incognito mode.
Google's Project Green Light aims to reduce stop-and-go traffic by up to 30%, cutting down on planet-warming emissions.
The news we followed, the people we wanted to know, the culture we consumed — all this and more comes to light in Google's "Year in Search" data.
To mark the search engine's 25th birthday, Google also released top search data "of all time" across various categories.
Quantum computers could give us answers to impossible problems in physics, chemistry, engineering and medicine.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
A 79-year-old Kalamazoo woman turned $20 worth of Mega Millions tickets into a $3 million payday.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect after a man was fatally shot on Thursday at a Detroit gas station.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
The culinary team at Ford Field has planned a special menu for Thursday's game when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey–based car insurer that entered the Michigan market four years ago and now has over 100,000 customers here, appears on Michigan Matters to discuss insurance rates.
A ground stop for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning has been lifted following a network outage affecting operations, according to airport officials.
The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation is slated to speak as part of the Mobility Global Forum on Jan. 14.
The baby fur seal waddled into the Sprig + Fern The Meadows craft beer bar in Richmond on Sunday.
A ground stop was issued for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning, citing a network outage affecting operations.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office temporarily closes its administration building after preliminary tests detect Legionella bacteria. A man was killed in a shooting at a Detroit gas station, and more on your top headlines.