OpenAI updated its guidelines for how its AI models should behave with users under 18, and published new AI literacy resources for teens and parents. Still, questions remain about how well policies…
KTSM News – 25-year-old woman arrested for truck theft in Fabens
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 25-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday afternoon after allegedly stealing a truck in Fabens. Shortly after 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office…
Tech Crunch – Known uses voice AI to help you go on more in-person dates
In its test phase in San Francisco, Known said it observed 80% of its introductions led to physical dates, which is much higher than swipe-based dating apps. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me
The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming titles. Read more: Read More
Tech Crunch – Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release, report says
The company is working on an image and video model and new text-based model, which aids with coding. Read more: Read More
KTSM News – Is Target.com down? Customers, workers report issues with online systems
Target customers and employees reported issues affecting everything from the company’s returns and fulfillment systems to its curbside or online pickup services. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Krafton hikes India bet with new $670M fund
Called the Unicorn Growth Fund, the investment vehicle is a collaboration between Krafton and South Korean internet conglomerate Naver, and investor Mirae Asset. It aims to deploy around $669.3 million over four…
Tech Crunch – Hacks, thefts and disruption: The worst data breaches of 2025
TechCrunch looks back at the biggest data breaches, disruptive cyberattacks, and damaging hacks of 2025, from the raiding of U.S. government databases to a hack every month in South Korea. Read more: Read…
El Paso Matters – EPISD finalizes Lusk contract; city confirms new mpox case
This is your weekly news roundup, which takes a quick look at some developments in government, politics, education, environment and other topics across El Paso. New EPISD Superintendent Brian Lusk’s 4-Year Contract…
El Paso Herald Post – Analysis: Texas Ballots Across the State Are Filled with Democrats, Does This Mean Texas Can Turn Blue?
AUSTIN, Tx., December 19, 2025: According to The Texas Tribune, Texas Democrats have fielded candidates “in every state and federal race” in the 2026 elections for “the first time in […] The…