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Microsoft takes step back from OpenAI with new “in-house” AI models
Microsoft seems to be gaining independence from OpenAI’s influence by unveiling its two in-house artificial intelligence (AI) models, MAI-Voice 1 and MAI-1-preview.
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WhatsApp rolls out AI writing assistant for texts
Why think of what you want to say in a text message, when Meta AI can do it for you?
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South Korea plans steepest budget increase in 4 years, prioritizing AI investment
South Korea's government plans to raise budget spending for next year by the steepest pace in four years as the country's new president seeks to spur economic growth through a policy of boosting investment in artificial intelligence.
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Volkswagen extends Amazon Web Services partnership to drive AI-powered savings
Volkswagen has extended its 'factory cloud' partnership with Amazon Web Services by another five years, the German carmaker said on Thursday, as it rolls out the use of artificial intelligence to improve production and reduce costs.
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Only 3% of U.S. Students Learn in Tech-Ready Schools – Over 47 Million Lack Preparation for AI Age
More than 47 million students are navigating an education system ill-prepared for the realities of the AI age.
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Not every AI lesson works: survey finds nearly half of UK teachers feel they’re cheating
Teachers are torn between the obvious benefits of using AI in the classroom, especially on tasks like lesson planning and admin work, and the ethical baggage that it inevitably brings. Why do so many teachers feel like they’re cheating by using AI in their work while others thrive?
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ChatGPT updates mental distress responses following teen’s death lawsuit against Sam Altman
ChatGPT has announced plans to update its popular chatbot to better recognize and respond to users who are showing mental distress. These plans come after the company’s CEO, Sam Altman, was sued over the suicide of a teen who followed directions from ChatGPT.
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I put GNOMI AI to the test to find news – does it work?
AI news aggregator GNOMI promises personalized multilingual updates – but does it actually deliver?
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Claude launches Chrome extension allowing AI to control your browser
Anthropic is testing a Chrome extension that lets its AI assistant Claude browse the web like a human.
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I tested Google's "nano banana" AI image generator after massive upgrade
Google’s AI assistant has undergone a massive upgrade, introducing Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, otherwise known as “nano-banana.”
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Meta creates California super PAC to support AI-friendly politicians
Meta said on Tuesday it will launch a California-focused political action committee to back state-level candidates favoring lighter regulation of technology, particularly artificial intelligence.
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OpenAI, Altman sued over ChatGPT's role in California teen's suicide
The parents of a teen who died by suicide after ChatGPT coached him on methods of self-harm sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Tuesday.
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Thought vibe coding was safe? It’s already being exploited by hackers
Vibe coding is lowering the bar for cybercriminals to create phishing websites.
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I delegated 5 annoying work tasks to Sintra AI. Was it worth it?
If you’re what they call a “knowledge worker” like me, you probably know the unofficial anthem of 2026: too much...
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From résumés to raises: AI tools for every career stage
In a world where AI is becoming more popular every day, the idea of using it to boost your career...
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ChatGPT leak reveals people will share everything with AI
We keep on feeding AI chatbots details of our private lives, which might end up not only in the hands of big tech but also simply on Google.
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If you know AI, it won’t take your job – why it’s time to upskill
You’ve seen the headlines: AI job replacement is everywhere. It's all happening too fast, and people are genuinely scared for...
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Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over AI competition, App Store rankings
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI sued Apple and ChatGPT maker OpenAI in US federal court in Texas on Monday, accusing them of illegally conspiring to thwart competition for artificial intelligence.
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Elon Musk launches “Macrohard,” an AI venture set to rival Microsoft
Elon Musk announced on X that he’s creating a new AI company called Macrohard. The aim is to unleash legions of AI agents and dominate the AI software market.
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Grindr’s CEO leans hard on AI: “There’s a bit of a hardcore nature to how I expect people to work”
“Not quite as hardcore as Elon Musk,” George Arison says.
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