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May 22 2026CRIME

AI Deepfake Cases Show New Law’s Reach

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two men for producing AI‑generated nude images of female celebrities. The defendants, Cornelius Shannon, 51, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, were apprehended on Tuesday after their content attracted millions of online views. Their actions fall under the Take

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May 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT Gets Inside Your Wallet – A Big Deal

OpenAI’s new feature lets ChatGPT peek at bank accounts, credit cards and investments through a service called Plaid. It is only for paid users in the United States right now, but it can reach more than 12, 000 banks and financial firms. The idea is that the AI will give you advice about spending, s

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May 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT gets personal with your money—should you trust it?

OpenAI just gave ChatGPT a new trick: letting users link their bank accounts, credit cards, and investments to the chatbot. The goal? To turn vague money questions into precise answers based on real financial data. Launched on May 15 for US Pro subscribers, it’s like plugging your money into a super

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May 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT Gets Your Money, But Is It Safe?

OpenAI has rolled out a new feature that lets ChatGPT peek at your bank balances, credit card debt, and even your stock portfolio. The service is currently in preview for paid Pro users in the United States, costing $200 a month. After testing with this small group, OpenAI plans to open it up to the

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May 08 2026TECHNOLOGY

Voice Tech Gets a Boost: New AI Tools Let Apps Talk, Translate and Listen

OpenAI has added several new voice‑powered tools to its developer kit, aiming to make apps that can actually speak and understand people in real time. The latest model, GPT‑Realtime‑2, offers a more natural talking voice and smarter logic than its earlier version. It can handle tougher questions an

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May 07 2026POLITICS

What’s happening with Virginia’s top Democrat?

Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c

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May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

ChatGPT Gets a Smart Upgrade

OpenAI has rolled out a new version of ChatGPT’s core engine, called GPT‑5. 5 Instant. The change is meant to make the AI more precise and reduce the number of “hallucinations” it produces, especially when users ask about complex topics like medicine, law or finance. The upgrade also improves the

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Rewrites Finance Work With a New Partner

OpenAI is teaming up with PwC LLP to create AI tools that can handle financial tasks on their own. The plan is to let these systems work alongside the company’s internal finance team, showing how they can change a key part of business operations. The goal is to make revenue tracking and the final ac

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

New AI model boosts coding and research with fewer questions

OpenAI just released a fresh update to its AI tools, called ChatGPT 5. 5, built for people who need help with tough tasks like coding and research. Seven weeks after its last version, this new model is here to make everyday digital work easier. The team behind it says it can figure out confusing pro

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

US Moves Closer to Easing Marijuana Rules

Federal officials are preparing for a major shift in how marijuana is treated under U. S. law, with changes expected as soon as this week. If approved, this would be the biggest update to marijuana policy in years, making it easier for scientists to study the drug's possible benefits. The push for

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