Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

(WXYZ) — In this week's edition of 7 Smart Shopper, I want to shine a light on two people who are using technology to help them save time and money. And one of them ...

Several Houston restaurants have cracked the code on efficiency, using artificial intelligence to streamline small tasks and free up staff to focus on hospitality. ChatGPT and other AI tools have ...

The nonprofit Every Cure is using AI to look for opportunities to repurpose medications already on the market to treat rare illnesses. President and co-founder Dr. David Fajgenbaum explains his ...

Retail media and first-party data help the independent grocer connect with shoppers and compete better The tools are effective in cutting through the proverbial noise in today’s ultra-competitive ...

There’s no shortage of stories on how AI is coming for your job. Artificial intelligence is the topic we love to hate, yet people, not to mention the media (guilty as charged), can’t stop talking ...

Here's how to use artificial intelligence as a search tool to find grocery deals -- just make sure you double check that the info is up to date. Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She ...

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — The Scottsdale Fire Department has started using e-bikes to help save hikers on the trails this summer. After responding to several hiker rescues this summer, Scottsdale ...

Hernando County Fire Rescue and Sheriff’s Office use drones almost daily. The technology is helping with everything from fires to searches after storms. Both agencies hope to expand their drone fleets ...

AI has made it somewhat easier for non-developers to create apps but using ChatGPT with Unity in macOS, but it won't turn you into John Carmack overnight. The growth of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT has ...

Parents who care about their children consider not only how they’re doing in the present moment, but they also keep their future in mind. Preparing kids to be responsible adults is one of a parent's ...

BBVA is expanding its AI offerings to its employees after the bank determined employees who used artificial intelligence saved hours of time on their work. The Spanish bank announced a partnership ...