AI
Top Official Appointed to Oversee AI Admits She's Never Used ChatGPT, Isn't Familiar with DeepSeek: 'It's All a New Learning Curve'
Although she isn't familiar with the technology, the newly appointed official feels qualified because she led AI press briefings during her last term.
Virgin Money Forced to Apologize After Chatbot Threatens to Cut Off Bank Customers Who Use the Word 'Virgin'
Financial services company Virgin Money was forced to apologize after its AI-powered chatbot threatened to cut off bank customers who use the word "virgin."
OpenAI Accuses China's DeepSeek of Secretly Using GPT to Train Rival Chatbot
OpenAI allegedly has evidence that China trained its industry-shaking DeepSeek with OpenAI's data, forcing the company to confront how it will prevent this moving forward.
DeepSeek's 'Sputnik Moment' Exposes Holes In US Chip Curbs
The firm, based in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou, has stunned investors and industry insiders with its R1 programme, which can match its American competitors seemingly at a fraction of the cost.
Humanity Is Closer to Doomsday Than Ever Before as Nuclear and Climate Threats Mount, Scientists Say
Humanity is inching toward its own annihilation, according the iconic Doomsday Clock, which moved the closest its ever been to midnight—just 89 seconds away.
China Announces First-Ever Marathon Race Between Humans and Robots
China is hosting the world's first half-marathon between humans and humanoid robots in Beijing E-Town, a leading hub for robotics and AI innovation.
DeepSeek, Chinese AI Startup Roiling US Tech Giants
Based out of the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou -- sometimes known as "China's Silicon Valley" -- DeepSeek has come seemingly out of nowhere to release a cutting-edge product.
US Could Own 50% Stake Under Perplexity AI's Revised TikTok Proposal
Perplexity AI's revised proposal suggests the US government acquire up to 50% stake in a new entity merging Perplexity and TikTok's US operations, addressing national security concerns.
2025 Layoffs: Meta, Microsoft, And BlackRock Join The Trend Amid AI Shift
While workforce cuts raise concerns, the tech sector is poised for significant growth, with jobs in big data, fintech, and AI expected to double by 2030.
OpenAI Unveils 'Operator' Agent That Handles Web Tasks
An AI "agent," the latest Silicon Valley trend, is a digital helper that is supposed to sense surroundings, make decisions, and take actions to achieve specific goals.
Meta Guru Urges Europe To Gamble More On AI
Europe should take greater risks and plough more money into artificial intelligence, Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun told AFP at the World Economic Forum.
X Account of Creator of World's First Anti-Virus Software Who Died by Suicide Promotes MemeCoin
John McAfee's official X account sparks shock by promoting a MemeCoin, claiming to be run by an AI version of himself, years after his 2021 death
Oracle Founder Larry Ellison Praises AI Surveillance State in Video Clip Resurfaced After Trump AI Infrastructure Announcement: 'Citizens Will Be On Their Best Behavior'
The billionaire co-founder of tech company Oracle has expressed excitement about the new era of surveillance he believes will be made possible by AI.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Flip Flops on Trump After Massive AI Investment Deal: 'I Think He Will Be Incredible'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly changed his stance on Donald Trump, praising him after partnering with the president's $500 billion Stargate AI initiative.
Most Asian Markets Rise After Wall Street's AI-fuelled Rally
Shanghai was among the main winners, eating into year-to-date losses after China unveiled a fresh batch of measures aimed at boosting the country's stock markets as part of Beijing's moves to provide support to the stuttering economy.
Elon Musk Mocks Trump's $500B AI Infrastructure Plan Hours After Announcement: 'They Don't Actually Have the Money'
Elon Musk criticized the newly announced $500 billion Stargate Project, claiming the AI infrastructure initiative lacks sufficient funding.
Apple Pauses AI-Generated News Summaries After Fake Headlines Claim Trump Endorsed Walz and More
Apple is walking back on its summaries feature, Apple Intelligence, in a rare public blunder for the $3.5 trillion tech corporation.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist Accused of Using AI to Generate Child Porn
A Pulitzer Prize-Winning cartoonist has been arrested for allegedly using AI to generate images and videos of child sexual abuse.
Cybertruck Attack on Trump Hotel Was Planned Using ChatGPT in Disturbing 'Game Changer': Police
The Tesla Cybertruck attack on the Trump International Hotel was planned using ChatGPT, which police have called a disturbing "game changer."
Nvidia Ramps Up AI Tech For Games, Robots And Autos
After years of being on the sidelines at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, talk of computer chips was a hot ticket as people queued for hours to fill an arena to hear Huang talk AI.
It Is Now Illegal to Use AI to Deny a Medically Necessary Health Insurance Claim in California
It is now illegal to use artificial intelligence to deny any medically necessary health insurance claims in California now that a new bill has gone into effect.
AI-Powered Phishing Scams Surge: Why Your Online Safety Is At Risk
AI not only collects information necessary for crafting the ideal scam but also analyzes the target's social media activity and online presence to identify topics that are likely to engage them.
As AI Adoption Increases In LatAm, Regional Governments Seek More Investment In Training To Close The Skill Gap
A look at how governments are looking to adopt a technology set to dominate over the next years
Global Concerns for 2025: Inflation, AI Job Losses, Climate Change, and Immigration Shape Public Outlook
A survey across 33 countries reveals rising optimism despite fears of economic instability, technological disruptions, and environmental challenges ahead.
Arizona Approves Musk-Inspired School that Uses AI to Teach Students for Just 2 Hours a Day
Student-teacher interaction will be drastically reduced for some Arizona students following the approval of an an entirely online, AI-driven charter school.
Google Unveils Whisk: A Fun New AI Tool For Image Creation
The new AI tool, launched in the United States, allows users to effortlessly create images with a simple drag and drop without needing a single line of text.
Congresswoman with Neurological Disorder Makes History, Uses AI Tool to Mimic Own Voice in House Floor Speech
A congresswoman with a neurological disorder that impacts her voice used an AI tool to mimic her own voice in her House farewell speech.
ChatGPT Search Opens To All Users In Challenge To Google
The San Francisco-based tech firm had beefed up its ChatGPT generative AI chatbot with search engine capabilities in late October, but made the feature available only to paying subscribers.
A Scammer Used AI to Convince Elderly MSNBC Fan He Was Famous TV Host. He Nearly Kidnapped Her.
A 73-year-old woman was nearly kidnapped by a scammer pretending to be a famous MSNBC host using AI technology.
X Premium Users Enraged After Musk Makes XAI Chatbot Grok Free: 'What the Hell Are We Paying For?'
Elon Musk announced that XAI's chatbot Grok will now be free to all users, enraging X Premium users who began asking if their subscription was worth it now.