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Development delays dog plans for Apple, Vinfast in Triangle

State Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley said he remains confident that Apple and Vinfast will develop workplaces in North Carolina as planned.

TIME Magazine's 2025 Person of the Year announced

The Architects of A.I. beat out other contenders such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

Flying car takes to the skies in Northampton County

A flying car demonstration wowed spectators in Northampton County on Wednesday in another breakthrough for flight in North Carolina.

Talent in every ZIP code: Congressman wants to tap HBCUs for tech workers

North Carolina Central University and other HBCUs are training graduates for jobs in tech and AI but need help with networking to break into a field that often lacks in diversity, the U.S. Congressman for Silicon Valley said in a Durham stop.

Attorneys caught citing fake cases generated by AI

Two Minnesota attorneys admitted to using AI to help draft legal briefs but did not check if the cases the program cites were real. Artificial intelligence has been known to generate made-up information that looks convincing to the user, which is known as an "AI hallucination."

American Underground returns to American Tobacco Campus

American Underground, a hub for startups and entrepreneurs, is set to make a grand return to the American Tobacco Campus in 2026. This move signals a new era of innovation and collaboration, promising exciting opportunities for local businesses and the tech community.

How to spot AI-generated content

AI generated content is everywhere and it's never been easier for anyone to use it. Open AI launched Sora, an app similar to TikTok. It allows people to make and share AI created content--most of it more realistic than its competitors. Ivan Rodriguez explains why it's raising concerns and how you can spot the fake videos.

Let the tape run: How to uncover authentic thought leadership

Discover the power of patience in conversation as business leaders reveal their true stories beyond the jargon. Learn how letting the tape run can uncover authentic insights, turning generic dialogues into compelling narratives of generosity, urgency, and unexpected depth.

U.S. takes stake in RTP-based maker of rare-earth magnets as part of $1.4B deal

The U.S. Department of Commerce would receive a $50 million equity stake in RTP-based Vulcan Elements, which would produce up to 10,000 metric tons of the material in the next several years.

WRAL News staff

Tom Snyder: To win the AI race, US must look to efficiency, not energy use

I worry that the U.S. is falling behind China in the quest for AI dominance. And in the quest for quantum superiority. And in many other strategic areas of scientific discovery. But these gaps won't be solved by tech companies asking the government to build more power plants.

Gas prices are down, food is up: What it means for your wallet

The problem today is we don't know whether to smile or frown. The reason is gas and food prices have been moving in opposite directions.

Donald Thompson: The humanities are a CEO's edge

The humanities don't slow business down. Critical thinking and broad contextual habits actually make the work world smarter, fairer and faster.

Guest column: Dysfunctional government stalls innovation

Explore the impact of governmental dysfunction on innovation as guest columnist David Gardner delves into how political gridlock and government shutdowns hinder technological progress and economic growth.

Grace Ueng: The leadership metronome

🎵 It turns out that the hardest part of music -- and leadership -- isn't playing the notes. It's keeping the pulse steady when things speed up.

Qualcomm Unveils New Line of Chips to Join the AI Boom

SAN FRANCISCO -- Qualcomm, a longtime kingpin in chips for smartphones, has largely missed out as demand has surged for chips used in data centers for artificial intelligence. Now it may finally be joining the party.

Don Clark, New York Times

Vision Restored Using Prosthetic Retinal Implant

For the first time, researchers have restored some vision to people with a common type of eye disease by using a prosthetic retinal implant. If approved for broader use in the future, the treatment could improve the lives of an estimated 1 million, mostly older, people in the United States who lose their vision to the condition.

Gina Kolata, New York Times

Software merger makes it easier to make beer in NC

Next Glass, a leading global provider of software, data, eCommerce and marketing solutions to the beverage alcohol industry, on Monday announced it had bought Charlotte-based Ekos, the leading supply chain management software platform for craft beverage producers.

The Fed can't help America's young tech workers who are struggling to find a job

Washington (CNN) -- Hundreds of thousands of young Americans fresh out of college with a computer science degree have struggled to find a job over the past year. And their luck may not change anytime soon.

By Bryan Mena, CNN

Jes Averhart: A 3-step digital detox

Every open tab, unread notification and buried document is low-key background noise in your brain. And that noise is exhausting.

Guest column: H-1B changes threaten the Triangle's tech future

Last month, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that radically reshapes the H-1B visa system. For the Triangle -- home to startups, tech giants, research universities and a thriving innovation ecosystem -- the impact could be profound.

Worried about the robot workforce future? You can AI-proof your job

Amazon says its new robot workforce is the future -- but human workers won't be left behind. NBC's Vicky Nguyen explains how employees can AI proof their job.

Tom Snyder: Raleigh's RIoT demo night draws record crowd, showcases cutting-edge startups

Raleigh's RIoT demo night set a new attendance record, spotlighting innovative startups and groundbreaking tech solutions. From AI-driven apps to sustainable energy breakthroughs, the event highlighted the region's booming tech scene.

Fintech firm SoFi plans 225-job North Carolina expansion

The expansion is expected to create high-paying roles in global operations, risk management and mortgage home-equity management. State officials approved an incentives package worth up to

Jack Hagel, WRAL News

Donald Thompson: Grant Hill's formula for winning at sports and life

NBA legend Grant Hill has crafted a blueprint for success both on and off the court. He will share what he has learned as the keynote speaker at a benefit for NCCU men's basketball on Oct. 30.

A New Pulse for Factory Towns in Making the Weaponry of the Future

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The factory in Auburn Hills, Michigan, had stood vacant for months, surrounded by unoccupied warehouses that had once been used by car companies in the heartland of America’s auto industry.

Sheera Frenkel, New York Times