Artificial intelligence
Popular 'True Crime' Series Was Actually Created Using AI. None of the Crimes Are True
A viral YouTube channel that claimed to document shocking true crime cases was actually fabricating invented stories using artificial intelligence.
Baidu's Ernie Bot Goes Free As AI Battle Intensifies Against DeepSeek, OpenAI
Baidu also announced that it will launch an advanced search feature, which will be available for free starting April 1. The company said this feature will have better reasoning abilities and tool integration, allowing it to provide more expert-level responses.
Louisiana School District That Turned to AI Tutors Amid Severe Teacher Shortage Promises 'It's Not Going to Take Jobs'
Facing a severe teacher shortage, a Louisiana school district turned to AI to fill the gap in classrooms, and so far, teachers are appreciative of the help.
AI Feud: How Musk And Altman's Partnership Turned Toxic
Musk and Altman were among the 11-person team that founded OpenAI in 2015. Created as a counterweight to Google's dominance in artificial intelligence, the project got its initial funding from Musk, who invested $45 million to get it started.
New York State Bans DeepSeek On Government Devices Over Privacy, Surveillance Concerns
Governor Kathy Hochul orders ban, citing national security concerns.
World Leaders Seek Elusive AI Common Ground At Paris Summit
Hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the gathering comes hours after Elon Musk reportedly put in a bid for star developer OpenAI, underscoring AI's potential to gather power into a single pair of hands.
Government Chiefs And Tech Leaders Gather In Paris For AI Summit
Political and tech industry leaders were set to descend on Paris Monday for a two-day summit on artificial intelligence, hoping to find common ground on a technology with the potential to upset global business and society.
University Students File Lawsuit to Stop DOGE Access to Department of Education Data
University students sue the Education Department, alleging it unlawfully gave DOGE access to sensitive financial aid data in violation of federal privacy laws.
Big Tech's AI Spending Rattles Markets
The mounting expenses of data-intensive artificial intelligence and its infrastructure have cast a shadow over this earnings season, with only Facebook owner Meta winning Wall Street's approval.
Google Pledge Against Using AI For Weapons Vanishes
Revised AI principles were posted just weeks after Google chief executive Sundar Pichai and other tech titans attended the inauguration of US President Donald Trump.
ChatGPT Seemingly Outs Elon Musk's Interest in USAID as Agency Was 'Designed to Ensure' Elections Are 'Free and Fair'
ChatGPT appeared to out Elon Musk's interest in USAID after it told a TikTok user that USAID was "designed to ensure" that elections are "free and fair."
Americans Face Decades in Prison for Downloading DeepSeek Under New Republican Bill
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley introduced a bill that could earn Americans jail time if they were to download Chinese AI models while actively residing in the US.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Woman Discovers Deepfake AI Porn of Herself, Believes It Was Created by Man She Met on Dating App: 'Like, How Dare You?'
A woman who discovered deepfake AI-generated porn of herself believes it was created by a man she met on a dating app.
Lawsuit Filed Before Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Accused Insurance Giant of Using Faulty AI Tool to Deny Claims Approved by Doctors
A lawsuit had been previously filed against UnitedHealthCare, accusing it of using a faulty AI tool to deny claims that had already been approved by doctors.
AI App Predicts Users' Exact Death Date, Offers Tips on Living Longer in Exchange for Fee
Death Clock will tell you the date you can expect to die and tips for deferring it for a small monthly fee of $19.99.
Misinformation Expert Says AI to Blame for the Misinformation He Used in Defense of Anti-Misinformation Law
A misinformation expert accused of using misinformation in his defense of an anti-misinformation law has claimed that AI is to blame for the mistake.