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OpenAI shuts down Sora video generator six months after launching standalone app
OpenAI unexpectedly announced the closure of Sora — a service for generating realistic videos that had become an App Store hit while simultaneously sparking controversy over moderation and deepfakes.
ChatGPT and AI Delusions: How Chatbots Lead Users to Debt, Divorce, and Psychosis
Stories from ChatGPT and other AI chatbot users reveal a new risk: extended conversations with an agreeable bot can amplify delusional ideas, damage relationships, and lead to hospitalization.
US Court Temporarily Backed Anthropic in Dispute with Pentagon Over Claude Restrictions
A California court temporarily blocked sanctions against Anthropic after the company refused to permit Claude's use in fully autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.
Researchers: Deepfakes of Trump and Fake Military Women Became Propaganda Weapons
Political deepfakes are no longer limited to videos of celebrities: AI avatars in military uniforms gather audiences, generate revenue, and reinforce desired beliefs.
OpenAI at Potential IPO: $850bn Valuation Now Demands Profit, Not Just Growth
OpenAI, valued at $850bn, approaches a potential IPO amid massive data-center and chip spending. The market no longer wants growth promises—it needs a clear path to profitability.
Bernie Sanders Urges US and China to Rein In the "Runaway AI Train"
Bernie Sanders called for international AI regulation after a panel with Chinese scientists, warning of risks from unemployment, disinformation, and privacy loss.
Anthropic and Cursor: AI Agent Deleted PocketOS Database and Backups in 9 Seconds
The AI agent Cursor, powered by Claude Opus 4.6, deleted the PocketOS production database and backups in nine seconds, leaving the service's customers with downtime and lost data.
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 advice, and agrees with the user's false beliefs.
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 legal defense team shifted to aggressive cross-examination.
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, parental complaints, and one question: who is responsible when the machine makes an
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 separate vulnerable users from potential harm.
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 the very nature of DIY publications.
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 level, developing emotional attachment.
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 control, money, and old grievances between former allies.
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 drives subscription sales.
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 mission and transformed a non-profit project into a major business.
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 resistance from some employees.
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 across GitHub and X.
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 authorial voice rooted in experience and reality.
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, data centers, and job displacement.
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 conversation about AI.
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 that currently spends far more than it earns.
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 amid acute labor constraints.
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 with errors that takes hours to fix afterward.
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 investors and the market.
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 jumped 582%.
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 result in sanctions.
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 businesses toward more aggressive automation.
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 to the financial sector.
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 jobs and cyber risks.