KSL News Daily

Hackers Are Learning to Trick AI. Your Accounts Could Be Next

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:05:12 +0000

Today KSL’s Maria Shilaos talks with KSL consumer investigative reporter Matt Gephardt about a growing AI security concern: hackers trying to manipulate the bots companies use to verify identities, reset passwords, and protect accounts.

It’s called prompt injection, and the worry is not just that AI can trick people. It’s that people can trick AI. Matt explains how bad actors may be able to talk an AI “gatekeeper” into bending the rules, why reused passwords can turn one compromised account into a bigger problem, and the simple protections that still matter: strong unique passwords, two-factor authentication, tighter privacy settings, and being more careful about what you post online.

Plus, fire crews battle a fast-moving wildfire near Beaver as smoke blankets the Wasatch Front, doctors warn about the health effects of wildfire smoke, the University of Utah announces a new health care center at Point of the Mountain, and Before You Go takes us to This Is The Place Heritage Park, where hundreds of lanterns will light up the water in a night of remembrance, gratitude, and reflection.

Why A.J. Dybantsa Chose BYU, and What His Rise Reveals About College Sports

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:01:43 +0000

On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos, a veteran news anchor for KSL NewsRadio, goes beyond the NBA Draft buzz to tell the story behind A.J. Dybantsa, the basketball phenom who made BYU one of the most talked-about programs in the country.

Maria talks with Matthew Bowman and Wayne LeCheminant, authors of Game Changers: AJ Dybantsa, BYU, and the Struggle for the Soul of Basketball, about how Dybantsa ended up in Provo, the role his family played in keeping him focused, and why his rise says so much about the new world of college basketball, where prep schools, NBA pipelines, and major money are changing the game.

Plus, fireworks go on sale in Utah as some communities push for tighter restrictions, two families celebrate a fresh start at The Other Side Village, and Before You Go heads to Little Cottonwood Canyon, where a recent Highland High graduate is training on one of the toughest bouldering climbs in the world.

Why Today’s Utah Primary Could Matter More Than November

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:01:47 +0000

On today’s KSL News Daily, Maria Shilaos, a veteran news anchor for KSL NewsRadio, takes listeners straight into a high stakes Utah primary day where the fights are loud, the money is flowing, and the results could shape November before the general election even begins.

KSL political experts break down the races to watch, the power of outside money, the fallout from redistricting, and why protests over proposed data centers could show up at the ballot box. Maria also looks at voter privacy concerns, the new deadline rules for mail-in ballots, and the candidates who may be more vulnerable than they look.

Plus, smoky air is triggering health concerns across Utah, the Utah Jazz head into the NBA Draft with their highest pick in more than four decades, and birdcams are turning casual viewers into full-blown fans. From politics to public health to the strangely soothing world of livestream nests, this episode has everything you need to start your day informed, curious, and ready for what comes next.

Introducing The KSL News Daily

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:03:27 +0000

Do you ever feel like what you read or see on the news is just the tip of what is there to understand? Join host and journalist Maria Shilaos each weekday to take a deeper dive into a local news story with context and the things you didn't see, hear or read elsewhere. Maria talks to reporters at KSL and to the newsmakers themselves. Join us each morning M-F for the KSL News Daily.