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Miami, FL, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNRG, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXXT), a pioneer in AI-driven energy innovation transforming how energy is produced, managed, and delivered (the “Company” or “NextNRG”), today announced that it has terminated it's At the Mar…
DOT top brass says it's protecting trucking from "illegal foreign drivers" reducing pay, but it's also going full throttle with driverless tech, already automating some roles.
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January 11 - January 17, 2026 (9 items)
Wednesday, January 14
Palm Coast, FL, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Coastal® (formerly known as Coastal Cloud), a leading Salesforce, data, and AI consultancy, today announced the completion of its acquisition by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). TCS is a global leader in IT se…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is ratcheting up a campaign against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and data centers, resisting President Donald Trump’s effort to block states from meddling with Big Tech.

Tuesday, January 13
Forbes Agency Council member Scott Keever releases Future-Proof Your SEO, warning businesses to prepare for AI search platforms reshaping online visibility
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Marco Rubio's sweeping influence in Trump's ‌second administration — juggling posts from secretary of state to national security advisor — has sparked a wave of AI-generated memes, including a recent one portraying him in milita…
Carrier Global is set to report its fourth-quarter earnings soon, and analysts are anticipating a double-digit decline in its bottom line.
Executed Agreements Across Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Facilities Demonstrate a Repeatable Infrastructure Model for a Mission-Critical Healthcare Vertical Executed Agreements Across Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Facilities Demonstrate a Repeatable…
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TruGolf Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUG) today announced it will be participating in the 2026 PGA Show in Orlando, Florida from January 20–23, 2026, at booth 784. TruGolf will highlight its latest technology i…
The BBC intends to ask a US federal court in Florida to dismiss a $10-billion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump against the British broadcaster, according to newly-filed court documents.lawyers for the British broadcaster said they will "move to dismi…

Monday, January 12
Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC90427G, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jokent Gaza, Monica J. Roth, Gaetano T. Montelione, Alberto PerezTo cite this article …

January 4 - January 10, 2026 (23 items)
Friday, January 9
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Thursday, January 8
Alphabet’s Google and artificial-intelligence startup Character.AI have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida woman who alleged a Character chatbot led to the suicide of her 14-year-old son, according to a Jan. 7 court filing. The filing said the …
Google and artificial intelligence chatbot maker Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida mother who alleged a chatbot pushed her teenage son to kill himself , per the AP . Attorneys for the two tech companies have also agreed to …
Google and Character.AI agree to settle multiple lawsuits alleging their chatbots harmed teenagers.
Google, chatbot maker Character to settle suit alleging bot pushed teen to suicide Google and Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida mother who claimed a chatbot pushed her son to kill himself TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Google and art…

Wednesday, January 7
A lawsuit alleging an AI chatbot contributed to a teen’s suicide has been settled, closing a closely watched case over AI accountability.
Google and Character.AI have agreed in principle to settle several lawsuits by families alleging AI chatbots harmed children, including a case linked to a teenager’s suicide. The terms remain private and need court approval. The cases intensified global conce…
Google and Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida mother who claimed a chatbot pushed her son to kill himself
The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.
Character.AI has agreed to settle multiple lawsuits alleging the artificial intelligence chatbot maker contributed to mental health crises and suicides among young people, including a case brought by Florida mother Megan Garcia.
Alphabet's Google and AI startup Character.AI have agreed to settle a case by a Florida ⁠mother who alleged the startup's chatbot led to her 14-year-old son taking his own life, representing one of the first US cases targeting AI firms over alleged psychologi…
Alphabet's Google and artificial-intelligence startup Character.AI have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida woman who alleged a Character chatbot led to the suicide of her 14-year-old son, according to a Wednesday court filing.
Donald Trump is all in on the transformative technology. The American people? Not so much.
As if there wasn’t enough news Tuesday, Tony Dokoupil spent a full minute of CBS Evening News that night “saluting” Secretary of State Marco Rubio for being the subject of online memes.“Only in America: the many lives and many jobs of Marco Rubio,” Dokoupil s…
BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vocodia Holdings Corp (OTC: VHAI) (“Vocodia” or the “Company”), a pioneer in AI-driven customer engagement solutions, today announced it has entered into a commitment letter to acquire 51% of Privacy Pal LLC…
BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vocodia Holdings Corp (OTC: VHAI) (“Vocodia” or the “Company”), a pioneer in AI-driven customer engagement solutions, today announced it has entered into a commitment letter to acquire 51% of Privacy Pal LLC…
Two documents outlining government policies for AI: one from President Trump in which the government supports and helps fund the industry; the other from Governor DeSantis in which the government limits and regulates the industry. Which would you support?

Tuesday, January 6
Florida's 2026 legislative session starts soon—discover the top 10 issues to watch, including artificial intelligence regulations, a $117B budget, education vouchers, guns, health care changes, and redistricting battles.
A political issue is emerging that could scramble the current alignments:  AI.
Key trends include digitalization and tech integration, driven by AI and contactless tech, and ethical sourcing & sustainability, motivated by ESG goals. Market drivers highlight employee health focus and dietary needs in healthcare. Challenges include intens…
LQpay has announced the launch of Agentic AI API, a proprietary platform providing human-like access to over 125 EMR and Practice Management systems....

Monday, January 5
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Subscribe to the 10 Minute Teacher Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. The conversation about AI and demographic shifts in education highlights the challenges teachers face in personalizing learning. As the F…

December 28 - January 3, 2025 (11 items)
Saturday, January 3
"Fueled partly by American tech companies, governments around the globe are racing to deploy generative A.I. systems and training in schools and universities," reports the NY Times. "In early November, Microsoft said it would supply artificial intelligence to…
The Fox News AI Newsletter gives readers the latest AI technology advancements, covering the challenges and opportunities AI presents.

Friday, January 2
Ultrawealthy tech investors like David Sacks and Peter Thiel are weighing their options ahead of California's proposed billionaire wealth tax.
Miami, FL, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNRG, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXXT), a pioneer in AI-driven energy innovation transforming how energy is produced, managed, and delivered, today announced record preliminary, unaudited operational and financial performance…

Thursday, January 1
Ron DeSantis is spending his final year as Florida governor trying to slam the brakes on artificial intelligence while much of rest of his party steps on the gas. As President Trump and GOP leaders in Washington promote AI as an economic and strategic priorit…
Sen. Bernie Sanders has called for a data center moratoriu, while Gov. Ron DeSantis has pushed back on the AI industry in Florida.

Wednesday, December 31
Miami, FL, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextNRG, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXXT), a pioneer in AI-driven energy innovation transforming how energy is produced, managed, and delivered, today announced plans to launch a shareholder rewards program delivering a tangibl…

Tuesday, December 30
Naoris Protocol was Cited in 2025 U.S. SEC Submission as Reference Model for Quantum-Resilient Blockchain Infrastructure Naoris Protocol was Cited in 2025 U.S. SEC Submission as Reference Model for Quantum-Resilient Blockchain Infrastructure
Power struggle: Gov. DeSantis pushes back on effort to build AI data centers in Floridafloridapolitics.com
BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vocodia Holdings Corp. (OTC: VHAI) (“Vocodia” or the “Company”), a pioneer in AI-driven customer engagement and innovative technology solutions, today announced it is entering the mass tort legal market with…
Duos Edge AI expands Texas footprint to Lubbock and enters Illinois, deploying EDC to serve education, carriers, healthcare, and enterprise customers....

December 21 - December 27, 2025 (3 items)
Friday, December 26
Homa, a tech startup says, at least 10 homes have already closed end-to-end using its AI-powered system, with several more deals currently in escrow.
"Robots have nightmares about cars," Serve Robotics co-founder MJ Burk Chun told Fortune Brainstorm AI. "Cars are also very scary for robots."

Tuesday, December 23
Lawton Chiles Middle School in Oviedo, Florida, briefly went into a "Code Red" lockdown after an AI-powered weapon detection system… The post Brickbat: the Music Man appeared first on Reason.com.

December 14 - December 20, 2025 (11 items)
Saturday, December 20
Bond sales by US utilities grew 19% this year to a record $158 billion, funding rampant growth in power demand driven by the artificial-intelligence boom. A...
Several key Republicans, including Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Josh Hawley, have been outspoken against federal AI preemption.

Friday, December 19
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Dec 11, 2025 Sidus Space has completed bus-level commissioning of its LizzieSat-3 spacecraft, confirming that the satellite's core systems are operational in orbit and ready to support customer missions. LS-3 is part of the company's…

Thursday, December 18
Scientific Reports - A validated framework for responsible AI in healthcare autonomous systems
Miami, FL, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ONAR Holding Corporation (OTCQB: ONAR) (“ONAR” or the “Company”), an AI-powered marketing platform and network of specialist agencies, today announced that it has retired approximately $311,000 of outstanding debt …

Wednesday, December 17
"A student was walking in the hallway, holding a musical instrument as if it were a weapon, which triggered the Code Red to activate." The post AI Sends School Into Lockdown After It Mistook a Student’s Clarinet for a Gun appeared first on Futurism.

Tuesday, December 16
The UWF AI mapping systems can help first responders handle fast-moving wildfires and assist in the recovery process.
re:agent™ recognized for transforming compliance and risk workflows with embedded AI, accelerating financial product approvals from years to weeks. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Rational Exponent, the AI-native fintech company redefining how banks manage compliance…
With near-zero late pickups, Volusia County residents can count on VoAccess paratransit service to get to medical and work appointments and other important needs on time VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Spare, the provider of proven, AI-native transit operations…
Tech Entrepreneur & Best-Selling Author Fred Voccola Hosts Event to Prep Leaders for AI Era MIAMI — The world’s most influential technology investors, alongside CEOs and founders of leading global companies, policymakers and educators, are convening in Miami …

Monday, December 15
Andrew Atterbury / Politico: ‘We have a right to do this’: DeSantis wants Florida to move ahead with AI policies … “Even reading it very broadly, I think the stuff we're doing is going to be very consistent,” DeSantis said Monday during an AI event at Florida…

December 7 - December 13, 2025 (14 items)
Saturday, December 13
Mark Haranas / CRN: Indian IT giant TCS agrees to acquire Coastal Cloud, a Florida-based Salesforce consulting partner, for $700M, in a bid to boost its AI and US customer business  —  Tata Consultancy Services is buying U.S.-based Salesforce Summit Partner C…

Friday, December 12
Artificial intelligence has been positioned as a potential solution to many of the world’s problems, and some schools have adopted A.I.-powered security systems that are designed to detect weapons. That includes a middle school in Florida that was recently pl…
Candidate for governor explains deleterious effect of visa programs, hedge funds, AI expansion
Issued on behalf of VentriPoint Diagnostics Ltd. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equity-Insider.com News Commentary – Healthcare organizations are setting the pace for enterprise AI adoption as operational automation moves from e…
The Trump administration opposes patchwork state regulations of the sort the Governor advocates.

Thursday, December 11
From Russell v. Mells, decided yesterday by Florida Court of Appeal (Second District) Chief Judge Matthew Lucas, joined by Judges Robert Morris and Susan H. Rothstein-Youakim.
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A battle could be brewing over a-I development in the u.S.As governor ron desantis pushes an "A-I bill of rights" for florida residents... Pr
A Florida House subcommittee this week approved a bill that would mandate human involvement in property insurance claims denials, a sign of the times as insurers employ more artificial intelligence on multiple fronts. House Bill 527 is sponsored by state …
From Russell v. Mells, decided yesterday by Florida Court of Appeal (Second District) Chief Judge Matthew Lucas, joined by Judges...

Wednesday, December 10
The Responsible Artificial Intelligence Safety and Education (RAISE) Act would require large AI developers to create and publicize safety plans and make tech-sharing impossible.
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. on Wednesday announced it will acquire US Salesforce consulting firm Coastal Cloud Holdings, LLC for $700 million or around Rs 6,300 crore. TCS said it will benefit from getting access to mid-market customer segment and synergie…

Tuesday, December 9
White House science and technology advisor Michael Kratsios urges G7 nations to clear AI regulatory obstacles, warning that sweeping rulebooks could slow needed innovation.

November 30 - December 6, 2025 (15 items)
Friday, December 5
This week in Other Barks & Bites: The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced it has updated the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure to reflect recent eligibility guidance; The New York Times has sued Perplexity AI for copyright and trademark infringement…
See the rest of the story here. thefly.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fly's real-time, streaming news feed keeps individual investors, professional money managers, active traders, and corpor…
See the rest of the story here. thefly.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fly's real-time, streaming news feed keeps individual investors, professional money managers, active traders, and corpor…
Ron DeSantis proposed a citizen bill of rights for AI, explaining that he does not subscribe to the "AI exceptionalist" viewpoint. The post Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes ‘Citizen Bill of Rights for AI’: I’m a ‘Human Exceptionalist’ appeared first on Brei…
Best-in-Class SaaS Sales Partner Brings SemiCab Access to Dozens of Fortune 500 Clients Fort Lauderdale, FL, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...

Thursday, December 4
An ex-middle school teacher in Florida got a massive prison sentence for creating disturbing images of students, and some of himself sexually abusing his family's pet. The post VIDEO: Florida Ex-Teacher Gets 135-Year Sentence for ‘Sick’ AI-Generated Child Por…
Ukrainian negotiators were set to meet with European officials in Brussels, and later US officials in Florida, days after a five-hour Kremlin meeting with a visiting White House delegation where President Vladimir Putin doubled down on his hard-line condition…

Wednesday, December 3
Great Lakes Cheese recalls hundreds of thousands of shredded cheese over metal risk, sold at Walmart, Publix, Aldi and more. See if you're affected.
My cohost Jane Bambauer and I are joined by Prof. Lyrissa Lidsky (Florida), who is also a co-reporter for the American Law Institute's Restatement (Third) of Torts: Defamation and Privacy.
AI Marketing with Kourtney Launches Human-Centered AI Content and Automation Agency for Overwhelmed Small Business Owners New Boutique Agency Blends Mindset Coaching with AI Marketing and Automation.newschannelnebraska.com
Simplifai, a provider of agentic artificial intelligence for property-casualty insurance claims, with offices in Miami, Florida, and Oslo, Norway, has named new members to its board of directors. Noel Hamill and Nils Thomas Lien, both of whom have built and …

Tuesday, December 2
SolStaking today announced the launch of an upgraded daily yield program designed to give digital-asset holders a more stable and predictable earning structure—timed perfectly as major crypto communities, including XRP holders, await the asset’s next potentia…
Floridian gave cops AI image of purported home invader DECEMBER 2--The Florida Woman who gave police an AI-generated photo of a homeless man who purportedly barged into her residence and raped her has been convicted o…
The VIP Reception will take place on Thursday 4th December at 7pm at Club M2 in Miami The VIP Reception will take place on Thursday 4th December at 7pm at Club M2 in Miami
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology business solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise…

November 23 - November 29, 2025 (3 items)
Saturday, November 29
The skills that students will need in an age of automation are precisely those that are eroded by inserting AI into the educational process.

Friday, November 28
In Florida, new homeowners have become the first in the United States to complete a property purchase using an AI-powered platform in place of a traditional buyer's agent.

Wednesday, November 26
In this post, we explore how Myriad Genetics partnered with the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center to transform their healthcare document processing pipeline using Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Nova foundation models, achieving 98% classification accuracy while …

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