Technology Justice Department is being urged to protect researchers testing AI platforms Cybersecurity experts want more federal protections for good faith security researchers, or "good "hackers, arguing the government shouldn't prosecute good faith efforts to find vulnerabilities. Jenna McLaughlin
Business TikTok ban expected to become law, but it's not so simple. What's next? The Senate is poised to pass the bill the House advanced over the weekend. President Biden is set to sign it. From there, TikTok says the battle will move to the courts. Bobby Allyn
Business A TikTok ban in the United States took a step closer to becoming a reality The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Saturday that could lead to the company being banned in the U.S., and it's on a fast track to President Biden's desk. Michel Martin Bobby Allyn
National Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by $2,000 in the U.S. Huo Jingnan
Technology A.I. and the movies A look at some of the news and controversies surrounding several uses of generative AI in the movie industry this week, including a trailer for a nonexistent James Bond film starring Margot Robbie. Chloe Veltman
Business House approves sell-or-be-banned TikTok measure, attaching it to foreign aid bill The bill, now advancing to the Senate, represents the most serious threat yet to the video app used by half of Americans. Bobby Allyn
National Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs, despite efforts to change STEM careers are still lagging when it comes to hiring women of color. Marisa Peñaloza
Business Google worker says the company is 'silencing our voices' after dozens are fired The tech giant fired 28 employees who took part in a protest over the company's Project Nimbus contract with the Israeli government. One fired worker tells her story. Dara Kerr
Technology Annoyed by crowded hikes and campgrounds in Washington state? There are apps for that The population boom in Western Washington has brought crowds to some of the region’s most iconic trails and campgrounds. KUOW looked at three apps or websites that aim to make your quest for the perfect hike or camping spot more successful. Joshua McNichols
Technology Electronic warfare is interfering with GPS in areas of Gaza Electronic warfare connected to the conflict in Gaza is interfering with the global positioning system in a large part of the region. Jane Arraf