AI companions raise concerns for kids' mental health, experts say
Families are grappling with so many issues related to technology, and AI is developing so quickly that it can be hard to keep up.
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Families are grappling with so many issues related to technology, and AI is developing so quickly that it can be hard to keep up.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
At Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, researchers are hard at work developing robot "dogs" designed to assist in situations too dangerous for humans to help.
Butler County 911 officials say new technology is helping first responders get to emergencies faster.
Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its artificial intelligence data centers.
Springdale Borough council has approved plans for a high-tech artificial data center after months of debate and public pushback.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
The founder of Mothers Against Media Addiction says AI has immense potential, but it's already harming kids.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
A lawmaker in Pennsylvania wants to introduce legislation on the energy needs of data centers.
Zediker Station is a 1,500 acre site in South Strabane Township, around 20 miles southwest of Pittsburgh in Washington County.
Proposed data centers are getting pushback over environments impacts and energy costs.
Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
Neighbors in Springdale packed the borough building as the debate raged on over a proposed high-tech AI data center.
The Springdale Borough Planning Board, for a second time in as many weeks, delayed a vote.
"I am very happy doing what I am doing," says one young electrician who pursued a skilled trade as AI disrupts the job market for college grads.
The Springdale community once again heard plans for a large data center at the former site of the Cheswick Generating Station.
Beginning this year, all Ohio State University freshmen are required to take a course in generative AI and multiple workshops aimed at real-world applications to help them master the technology.
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
According to a poll, about one-third of Americans say they would be comfortable using an AI chatbot as a therapist, and more than half of young people agree. But is that actually a good idea?
AI has already become a disruptor in the labor market, as job postings declined over the past year by 6.7%, with entry-level positions especially hard-hit. But not all industries are affected by the push for AI.
Stanford University research offers insights for students and young workers as artificial intelligence begins to reshape the labor market.
AI can be a useful tool to help parents save time and money when they're doing back-to-school shopping. Here are some tips.
AHN has begun rolling out AI-powered clinical documentation technologies.
Ni'Dreyah Marshall died Monday after she was shot inside an apartment in Wilkins Township.
The school board voted 7-2 to move forward with the plan for synthetic turf fields.
An image the FBI released of the suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door, without a backpack, was captured by her Nest doorbell camera prior to the night of her abduction.
A man is set to face charges after two dogs were tied to the front door of the Washington Area Humane Society.
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala sent a letter to local police chiefs alerting them about a change to the law.
Ni'Dreyah Marshall died Monday after she was shot inside an apartment in Wilkins Township.
The school board voted 7-2 to move forward with the plan for synthetic turf fields.
An image the FBI released of the suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door, without a backpack, was captured by her Nest doorbell camera prior to the night of her abduction.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A man is set to face charges after two dogs were tied to the front door of the Washington Area Humane Society.
A federal judge on Monday permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing former special counsel Jack Smith's report on the classified documents investigation.
An armed man was shot and killed early Sunday morning after "unauthorized entry" into the secure perimeter at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, the U.S. Secret Service said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its tariff decision, saying he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who ruled against him.
Primanti Bros. is opening its doors early on Sunday as Team USA faces Team Canada in the gold medal game in men's hockey.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a rate settlement for Pittsburgh Water - here's what it means for your bills.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
Big rumors, real loss and very real parenting are just a few of the things that we’re getting caught up with in today’s Pop Talk Live with Melanie from 100.7 STAR.
It’s time to take a bite out of a local diner spot that came highly recommended to us from all of you in Butler County: Family Tradition Restaurant.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino is back to answer life’s most pressing question: Is there a proper way to eat diner food, and have we been doing it wrong this whole time?
Next up on our tour of PTL Diner Week, it’s off to Beaver County, where a drive-in diner is getting a lot of buzz. Daisy popped the top on her Mustang and took a trip up to Bridgewater to check it out.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
Almost suddenly, Allegheny County has seen a dramatic drop in the number of people dying.
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
The school board voted 7-2 to move forward with the plan for synthetic turf fields.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Fans across the country and in western Pennsylvania erupted as the Americans defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime.
Through a sudden death overtime goal, the U.S. men's hockey team is golden over Canada.
The Greensburg native won the bronze in the two-woman bobsled race.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
The school board voted 7-2 in favor of the proposed plan.
Town council in McCandless passed a resolution on Monday banning the municipality from working with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A new initiative called Variety of Firsts is kicking off across our area.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
