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Oxford Study: Friendly AI Chatbots More Often Support Conspiracy Theories
Oxford scientists discovered that the warmer and more empathetic an AI chatbot sounds, the more often it makes mistakes, gives bad medical a
Elon Musk Pressures OpenAI in Court, While Sam Altman Defends Company Structure
On the second day of proceedings against OpenAI, Elon Musk reiterated accusations of 'stealing the charitable mission,' while Sam Altman's l
Gothenburg handed school place distribution to an algorithm — and got chaos with no one accountable
Gothenburg authorities implemented an algorithm for distributing school places, but instead of the promised objectivity, they got chaos, par
AI Companies Criticized for Lack of Psychological Screening in Potentially Dangerous Chatbots
In a letter on AI chatbot risks, the author points out that companies lack basic psychological screening: simple questionnaires could separa
Zine Creators Battle AI: Independent Publishers Defend DIY Culture
Independent zine authors increasingly encounter AI in layout, publishing, and illustrations, but many argue that machine tools contradict th
The Guardian Seeks Stories of People Emotionally Attached to AI Chatbots
The Guardian has launched a call for user stories—those who communicate with AI chatbots not just for practical purposes, but on a personal
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI: AI Safety Dispute Turns Into Personal War
Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, which could have become a pivotal dispute over AI mission and safety, increasingly looks like a struggle for
John Oliver: AI Chatbots from OpenAI and Other Companies Sell Convenience at the Cost of Security
John Oliver criticized AI chatbots for weak security measures, agreement-seeking behavior, and a business model where a friendly interface d
Elon Musk Accused Sam Altman of Betrayal in Court Case Against OpenAI in California
A court case between Elon Musk and OpenAI has started in California: the entrepreneur claims that Sam Altman violated the company's original
Google Signs Secret Contract with Pentagon on AI Use in Classified Tasks
Google, according to The Information, has permitted the Pentagon to use its AI models for classified work, despite longstanding disputes and
Anthropic Accidentally Revealed Claude Code Source Code, Raising New Security Questions
Anthropic mistakenly released a Claude Code update containing a link to an archive of nearly 2,000 internal files; the leak rapidly spread a
Stephen Marche: Writers Should Accept AI, But the Value of Human Text Doesn't Disappear
Writer Stephen Marche believes that generative AI is already devaluing formulaic prose, while simultaneously increasing the value of genuine
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Promises 'Good AI', but Critics Call for Slowdown
After Anthropic's CEO visit to Canberra, Australia's AI debate shifted from growth promises to questions about who will pay for automation,
OpenAI Buys Tech Show TBPN to Strengthen Influence Over AI Discourse
OpenAI enters media by acquiring TBPN, a popular Silicon Valley show, pledging to maintain editorial independence while using it for open co
Bank of England and WTO warn: Iran conflict strikes at fragile AI-boom economy
Rising oil and electricity prices from the Iran conflict could impact data centers, AI companies' debt burdens, and valuations in a sector t
Japan Airlines deploys humanoid robots at Haneda Airport to tackle labor shortage
Japan Airlines will test humanoid robots for baggage handling at Tokyo's Haneda starting in May — a first step toward permanent deployment a
Company Leaders Promise AI Productivity Gains While Employees Drown in 'Workslop'
Office employees increasingly complain that generative AI doesn't accelerate work but creates 'workslop'—a superficially polished result wit
Snap Explains 1,000-Employee Layoff by AI Development and Investor Pressure
Snap will cut 16% of its staff, or about 1,000 people, citing AI development as the reason, amid stock decline and pressure from activist in
Allbirds stock soars 582% after brand abandons sneakers for AI
Allbirds abandoned its shoe business, rebranded to NewBird AI and instantly regained market attention: during trading, the company's shares
Federal Court of Australia warns lawyers of sanctions for AI errors in cases
Federal Court of Australia issued new rules on the use of generative AI in courts and warned lawyers: false citations and other errors may r
Guardian: AI Is Already Cutting Jobs, and Energy Crisis Could Accelerate Layoffs
Larry Elliott warns that AI could displace workers faster than previous technologies, and expensive energy and weak growth are pushing busin
Anthropic Grants UK Banks Access to Claude Mythos Despite Financiers' Concerns
UK banks will gain access to Claude Mythos from Anthropic next week — a model that hasn't been released publicly due to concerns about risks
Liz Kendall Urges Britain to Embrace AI After First Sovereign Fund Investment
The UK government made its first investment from a £500 million sovereign AI fund, as Liz Kendall urged not to fear AI despite disputes over
Sony AI: Robot Ace Defeats Elite Table Tennis Players by Official Rules
Sony AI's Ace system won three out of five matches against elite opponents by official rules, demonstrating that robots can already compete
Anthropic Restricts Access to Claude Mythos Over Global Cybersecurity Risks
Anthropic is not publicly releasing Claude Mythos: the model can discover and potentially exploit thousands of vulnerabilities, and reports
Anthropic Unveiled Claude Mythos: AI for Zero-Day Discovery Shifts Internet Power Balance
Anthropic refuses to release Claude Mythos publicly: the model can find and exploit zero-day vulnerabilities while strengthening defenses an
Elon Musk and Sam Altman Head to Court: OpenAI Mission Dispute Reaches New Heights
A lawsuit by Elon Musk against Sam Altman and OpenAI begins in California: the dispute over the company's nonprofit mission has become a maj
Attack on OpenAI CEO's home escalates fears that AI protest may turn violent
Following an attack on Sam Altman's home and an attempted arson at OpenAI headquarters, the debate over AI risks has shifted from policy and
UK authorities underestimated AI data center emissions by more than 100 times
The UK government has revised its assessment of AI data center emissions: instead of a barely noticeable effect, the discussion is now about
China and the Robotics Revolution: How Close Are Autonomous Humanoids?
A report from five Chinese cities shows that humanoid robots are already moving beyond eye-catching demos, but they remain far from truly au