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ALS took a young mother's voice away. AI helped her regain it

April Kerner was diagnosed with ALS in 2022 and soon lost her voice completely. Now, using an AI tool that sounds like her original voice, she can communicate again.
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April Kerner, from Frederick, Md., was diagnosed with ALS in December 2022. Pictured with her husband, Bill (second from right) and her children (L-R): Ava, Jax and Ryker.
October 17, 2024 at 9:57 PM

Ruby Franke's daughter sends warning on dangers of family vlogging

Shari Franke says her "end goal" is to "ban family vlogging."
October 17, 2024 at 9:57 PM
In this screen grab from a video, Shari Franke testifies at the Utah Legislature on Oct. 16, 2024.
October 17, 2024 at 2:14 PM

Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'

Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.”
October 17, 2024 at 2:14 PM
FILE - Mark Zuckerberg holds a pair of Orion AR glasses during the Meta Connect conferenceSept. 25, 2024, in Menlo Park, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
October 16, 2024 at 10:24 PM

FTC adopts 'click-to-cancel' rule, aiming to help consumers easily end subscriptions

The changes are set to take effect in April 2025. Companies that don’t comply could face civil penalties, according to the agency.
October 16, 2024 at 10:24 PM
October 13, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene's disaster zone

Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power lines and washed out roads all over North Carolina’s mountains, the roar of gas-powered generators is both unpleasant and essential
October 13, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Pam Phillips has been running a resource hub for neighbors out of the Beans Creek Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Bakersville, N.C. on Oct. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Gabriela Aoun Angueria)
October 11, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Tesla unveiling its long-awaited robotaxi amid doubts about the technology it runs on

Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi at a Hollywood studio Thursday night, though fans of the electric vehicle maker will have to wait until at least 2026 before they are available
October 11, 2024 at 2:06 PM
FILE - A Tesla logo is shown on Feb. 27, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
October 11, 2024 at 1:07 AM

Northern lights on display across the eastern US amid 'severe' solar storm

A "severe" solar storm has made the northern lights visible in the U.S. farther south than usual while also posing the potential to disrupt modern technology.
October 11, 2024 at 1:07 AM
An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is seen on Oct. 10, 2024, in Falmouth, Maine.
October 4, 2024 at 8:20 PM

Ubisoft shares jump following reports of Tencent, Guillemot family considering buyout

Shares of Ubisoft surged more than 30% Friday, following reports that Tencent and the Guillemot family are considering a buyout of the video game maker
October 4, 2024 at 8:20 PM
FILE - The logo of French video game publisher Ubisoft is pictured at the Paris games week in Paris, Nov. 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena, File)
September 28, 2024 at 10:11 AM

Expert highlights danger of tech companies' power over society

ABC News sat down with Marietje Schaake to discuss Big Tech's influence on politics and government's responsibility in keeping these companies from harming society.
September 28, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Marietje Schaake, international policy director at Stanford University's Cyber Policy Center, speaks during the AI Safety Summit 2023 at Bletchley Park, Nov. 1, 2023, in Bletchley, U.K.
September 26, 2024 at 8:22 AM

What to know about the viral hoax 'Goodbye Meta AI' posts

Instagram users are sharing copy-and-paste text in their stories related to AI.
September 26, 2024 at 8:22 AM
People are sharing to their Instagram stories text that says "Goodbye Meta AI."
September 25, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Japanese scientists make robot face with living skin that can smile

Scientists in Japan have made a robot face covered in living skin that can smile in a demonstration of a new technique that could pave the way for lifelike robots.
September 25, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Scientists have developed a new technique to anchor living skin to robotic equipment, which they hope will pave the way for further innovation in biohybrid robotics technology.
September 23, 2024 at 7:43 PM

US seeks to ban Chinese software from cars

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said GPS and cameras could pose a "serious risk."
September 23, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said GPS and cameras could pose a "serious risk."
1 month ago

Instagram imposes new restrictions for teens. Will they work?

Accounts designed for teens bolster protections and add limits, company said.
1 month ago
In this photo illustration a a 12-year-old school boy looks at a iPhone screen showing Instagram and Facebook.
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Inside the 'crypto con' costing victims billions in losses: ABC News Investigates

Crypto investment scam losses rose from $3 billion in 2022 to $4.5 billion in 2023, the FBI said.
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Inside the 'Crypto Con' costing victims millions in losses: ABC News Investigates
1 month ago

Cellphone bans in schools take center stage amid mental health crisis

More school districts across the U.S. are implementing student cellphone bans.
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An increasing number of school districts across the U.S. are banning student cell phone use outside of academic use.
2 months ago

An inside look at how the century old trucking industry is changing

They’re the biggest players on the transportation landscape: tankers, flatbeds, big rigs and box trucks. But even the century-old trucking industry is facing changes.
2 months ago
Big rig driver Ernest Duran speaks over his truck's radio during an early morning of work, July 27, 2024, near Dallas.
2 months ago

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov indicted for allegedly allowing criminal activity on app

The Russian tech CEO is among the wealthiest people in the world, with an estimated net worth of $15.5 billion, according to Forbes.
2 months ago
 Pavel Durov, chief executive officer of Telegram, speaks during a keynote session at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Feb. 23, 2016.
2 months ago

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in Paris amid investigation into illegal activity

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is being held in custody after being arrested at an airport near Paris over the weekend.
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Founder and CEO of Telegram Pavel Durov delivers a keynote speech during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 23, 2016.
2 months ago

Artificial intelligence has 'revolutionized' modern firefighting: Here's how

This year alone, California has battled over 5,500 wildfires, according to Cal Fire.
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Firefighters work to keep a spot fire from growing as the Park Fire burns along State Route 172 in the Mill Creek community of Tehama County, Calif., Aug. 7, 2024.
2 months ago

Why some homeowners are blurring their house on Google Maps

“Would-be thieves certainly want to scout their locations," an expert said about why some people are blurring their homes on Google maps.
2 months ago
The Google Maps logo is being displayed on a smartphone.
2 months ago

New York AG warns tech giants against allowing election-related misinformation

New York AG Letitia James is asking nearly a dozen tech companies to protect voters from election-related misinformation, according to a letter obtained by ABC News.
2 months ago
Letitia James, New York's attorney general, speaks during a news conference in New York, Feb. 16, 2024.
2 months ago

New Instagram filter will keep nature visitors from getting too close to wildlife

A new Instagram filter will allow Jackson Hole, Wyoming, visitors to interact with nature while keeping a safe distance from wildlife.
2 months ago
A new Instagram filter will allow Jackson Hole, Wyoming, visitors to interact with nature while keeping a safe distance from wildlife.
2 months ago

Silicon Valley leaders get behind Kamala Harris

After several of its brightest stars declared support for former President Donald Trump, Silicon Valley has now come out in force for Vice President Kamala Harris.
2 months ago
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers an address on Artificial Intelligence policy at the U.S. embassy, Nov. 1, 2023, in London.
3 months ago

How Apple's Vision Pro is helping this ALS patient to perform simple tasks

Mark, 64, from Pennsylvania, who has ALS, has become the first patient in the world to use an Apple Vision Pro to help him communicate.
3 months ago
Mark received the brain-computer interface implant in 2023 and began working with the Apple Vision Pro in 2024.
3 months ago

Senate passes landmark legislation to protect kids online

The Senate passed bipartisan legislation to protect the privacy and security of children under 17. Sen. Amy Klobuchar talks about why it took over 20 years to pass such legislation.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Senate passes landmark legislation to protect kids online
3 months ago

Senate approves package of bills aimed at protecting kids and teens online

The Senate passed two key pieces of legislation aimed at keeping children safe on the internet Tuesday afternoon.
3 months ago
Teens use phone in this undated stock photo.
3 months ago

Kids safety online

The Senate has advanced legislation to protect children’s privacy on social media platforms.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Kids safety online
3 months ago

Travel disruptions linger following global IT outage

The outage caused nearly 13,000 flights to be delayed and more than 3,400 canceled on Friday in the U.S. alone.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Travel disruptions linger following global IT outage
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Global IT outage: 24 hours later and impacts are still being seen across the world

Just 24 hours after the CrowdStrike outage sparked global chaos, many businesses appear to have recovered, but the issue has not been fully resolved.
3 months ago
Travelers wait in a long line to speak with a Delta representative at the help desk in the McNamara terminal at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on July 20, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan.
3 months ago

Cyber outage sparks worldwide chaos

ABC News contributor Elizabeth Neumann, who is also a former top official with the Department of Homeland Security, talks about the major disturbances.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Cyber outage sparks worldwide chaos
3 months ago

World recovering from global internet outages

Security software company takes blame for massive problems across the world.
3 months ago
VIDEO: World recovering from global internet outages
3 months ago

The software update that crashed computers around the world

ABC News’ Trevor Ault speaks with cybersecurity expert Beau Woods who explains how CrowdStrike’s firewall software works and answers whether hackers could cause a similar crash.
3 months ago
VIDEO: The software update that crashed computers around the world
3 months ago

Better 'Plan B's' needed for tech companies

Alex Hamerstone, advisory solutions director at the cybersecurity firm TrustedSec, says the manual fix may not be easily implemented by those who work from home without IT support staff.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Better 'Plan B's' needed for tech companies
3 months ago

Starbucks shares update on mobile ordering, system issues due to CrowdStrike outage

Starbucks is one of many businesses impacted by the global IT issues from CrowdStrike outage and the coffee chain alerted customers the app orders are still down.
3 months ago
In this April 23, 2018, file photo, an employee passes a drink order to a customer at the drive-thru of a Starbucks coffee shop in Rodeo, Calif.
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Flying amid CrowdStrike outage: What to expect next and tips to navigate travel chaos

Travel experts share insights to navigate air travel delays and best next steps following the CrowdStrike IT outage.
3 months ago
Thomas and Narissa Rahn and their children Jaidon, left, and Jaxon, of El Paso, Texas, wait in line at the Delta terminal after their flight was cancelled, July 19, 2024, at Logan International Airport in Boston.
3 months ago

Samsung launches Galaxy Ring with custom biometric health monitoring

What to know about the new Samsung Galaxy Ring, Samsung's new wearable technology device with 24/7 health monitoring capabilities.
3 months ago
An attendee films Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Smart Ring during its unveiling ceremony, July 8, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea.
4 months ago

Supreme Court sidesteps ruling on Florida, Texas social media laws and 1st Amendment

The Supreme Court sidesteps ruling whether state laws regulating social media companies violate the 1st Amendment, sending the issue back to the lower courts.
4 months ago
The U.S. Supreme Court Building is seen, April 23, 2024, in Washington.
4 months ago

By the Numbers: What your behavior on Zoom tells your boss

Are you back in the office or working from home? And are you keeping your camera on during virtual meetings? What bosses see and how it could affect your pay.
4 months ago
VIDEO: By the Numbers: What your behavior on Zoom tells your boss
4 months ago

How robot pets are helping seniors face loneliness

The New York State Office for Aging has given away approximately 31,500 animatronic pets.
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The New York State Office for Aging has given away approximately 31,500 animatronic pets.
4 months ago

Oklahoma girl becomes 1st child to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation

Karleigh Fry, 8, became the first pediatric patient in the world to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation to treat a neurological condition.
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Karleigh Fry, 8, is the first pediatric patient to undergo robotic deep brain stimulation. Pictured: Karleigh (left) with her mother, Trisha Fry.
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Oklahoma child becomes 1st in world to have robot perform deep brain stimulation 

Using a tablet, the 8-year-old girl’s family can better tune the device. 
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Oklahoma child becomes 1st in world to have robot perform deep brain stimulation 
4 months ago

Retail giant TJX to use body cameras to fight shoplifting

The company, which operates TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Home Goods, said the cameras are being used to deter crime and ensure the safety of employees and customers.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Retail giant TJX to use body cameras to fight shoplifting
4 months ago

Boy ingeniously uses electric skateboard to take out the garbage

Watch how this clever boy turns chores into fun.
4 months ago
Watch how this clever boy turns chores into fun.
5 months ago

Body camera video shows moments after deadly Ohio building explosion

New body camera footage captures the aftermath of a deadly explosion in Youngstown, Ohio, on Tuesday.
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VIDEO: Body camera video shows moments after deadly Ohio building explosion
5 months ago

Massachusetts is making big investments in green tech 

Innovation meets capital in Massachusetts, allowing climate solutions to thrive.
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 Innovation meets capital in Massachusetts, allowing climate solutions to thrive.
5 months ago

'Generation Swipe': What a new era of social media regulation means for young people

As states work to regulate social media for kids, ABC News Live dives into this new era of platform regulation and what the future of social media could look like.
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Shiba Inu that inspired 'Doge' meme dies: 'Kabosu crossed the rainbow bridge'

Kabosu, the viral dog behind the "Doge" meme and DogeCoin, has died, according to her owner.
5 months ago
Representation of Dogecoin cryptocurrency is seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on Jan. 29, 2023.
5 months ago

The emojis that people might misuse in their everyday conversations

A look behind the number of emojis that are misused by most users, including how users perceive the nail and smoke emojis out of the hundreds in the emoji catalog.
5 months ago
VIDEO: The emojis that people might misuse in their everyday conversations
5 months ago

Neuralink's first brain implant patient feared device would have to be removed

Noland Arbaugh, who is paralyzed from the shoulders down, became the first human patient to receive the Neuralink device in January.
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Noland Arbaugh, who became the first human to receive a Neuralink brain implant chip, talks to Will Reeve in an interview that aired on "Good Morning America" on May 17, 2024.
5 months ago

New York-Dublin livestream video portal shut down by lewd acts

The art installation in Manhattan, called "the portal", allowed visitors In New York and Ireland to interact with each other until inappropriate behavior led to a shut down. The panels discusses.
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VIDEO: New York-Dublin livestream video portal shut down by lewd acts