AI news
“Age is just a number:” Character.AI bots found grooming children
Fake celebrity chatbots impersonating Timothée Chalamet, Chappell Roan, and Patrick Mahomes were among those sending children disturbing content “every five minutes.”
Read more about “Age is just a number:” Character.AI bots found grooming children
New AI features are out? Too bad smartphone users don’t care
AI isn’t the first thing users look for in a new smartphone, survey reveals.
Read more about New AI features are out? Too bad smartphone users don’t care
Warner Bros Discovery lawsuit: Midjourney accused of stealing Superman, Batman, Scooby-Doo for AI training
Warner Bros Discovery sued the AI photo generation company Midjourney on Thursday, saying it brazenly stole the studio's works to generate images of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Bugs Bunny, Scooby-Doo and other copyrighted characters.
Read more about Warner Bros Discovery lawsuit: Midjourney accused of stealing Superman, Batman, Scooby-Doo for AI training
OpenAI to launch new jobs platform, and promises to teach you the AI skills to get hired on it
Sam Altman’s OpenAI on Thursday announced two new initiatives to benefit the emerging AI workforce – an OpenAI Jobs Board and OpenAI Certifications, with plans to upskill more than 10 million Americans in the next five years.
Read more about OpenAI to launch new jobs platform, and promises to teach you the AI skills to get hired on it
Starbucks rolls out AI to count coffee and cut waste
Starbucks is rolling out NomadGo’s Inventory AI across more than 11,000 North American stores.
Read more about Starbucks rolls out AI to count coffee and cut waste
Atlassian to pay $610M in cash for acquiring The Browser Company, expanding into AI-powered browsers
Atlassian said on Thursday it will acquire New York-based startup The Browser Company for $610 million in cash, moving into the fast‑crowding market for AI‑driven browsers.
Read more about Atlassian to pay $610M in cash for acquiring The Browser Company, expanding into AI-powered browsers
I tested Shariah bot Nur AI to see what it says about women, LGBTQ+ rights, and freedom of expression
I asked Nur AI about women, LGBTQ+ lives, and even denouncing Islam – its answers swung between scripture, survival tips, and stark warnings.
Read more about I tested Shariah bot Nur AI to see what it says about women, LGBTQ+ rights, and freedom of expression
Microsoft 365 Copilot doesn’t save that much time, UK government finds
A trial in the UK has found that Microsoft 365 Copilot didn’t necessarily improve productivity, but does this prove that artificial intelligence is overhyped?
Read more about Microsoft 365 Copilot doesn’t save that much time, UK government finds
Apple develops new system that could revive Siri
Apple may be back in the race against OpenAI and Perplexity AI with the launch of its AI-powered web search tool, which is expected to be released in 2026.
Read more about Apple develops new system that could revive Siri
Salesforce’s weak forecast shows AI monetization struggles despite $20B buyback
Salesforce forecast third-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling lagging monetization for its highly-touted artificial intelligence agent platform as clients dial back spending due to macroeconomic uncertainty.
Read more about Salesforce’s weak forecast shows AI monetization struggles despite $20B buyback
Luigi Mangione’s likeness used in Shein ad, but is it AI-generated?
Luigi Mangione, who allegedly shot UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, is being used to promote one of fast fashion’s biggest brands. And fans are revelling in it.
Read more about Luigi Mangione’s likeness used in Shein ad, but is it AI-generated?
PayPal, Venmo users get early access to Perplexity's Comet AI browser
PayPal and Venmo users in the US and some global markets will receive early access to Perplexity's new AI-powered Comet browser.
Read more about PayPal, Venmo users get early access to Perplexity's Comet AI browser
Why Arabic-language AI is the new frontier in the Middle East
Countries in the Arabic world are racing to build language models that reflect local dialects, culture, and religious values.
Read more about Why Arabic-language AI is the new frontier in the Middle East
Hackers threaten to feed data to AI if their demands aren’t met
Artists’ data is under threat after hackers demanded a $50,000 ransom.
Read more about Hackers threaten to feed data to AI if their demands aren’t met
Goldman Sachs predicts big AI investments and more business deals
Goldman Sachs has projected that the second half of 2025 will see a rise in business deals and a huge wave of spending on artificial intelligence (AI).
Read more about Goldman Sachs predicts big AI investments and more business deals
Know how to ask AI to create a sick beat? It might get you a deal with a record label
While artificial intelligence is known to have made an impact on the music industry, it could also change our understanding of musicians, who would no longer be required to spend hours crafting their vocal or instrumental techniques.
Read more about Know how to ask AI to create a sick beat? It might get you a deal with a record label
Meta subject of scathing report: Will it change its AI chatbot policies?
Meta claims that it’s changing how it trains its artificial intelligence (AI) models following a report that showed its chatbots interacting inappropriately with minors. But is the tech giant serious?
Read more about Meta subject of scathing report: Will it change its AI chatbot policies?
China and the USA: two nations conscripting AI talent, one school at a time
America’s first lady has recently announced a new initiative, which will encourage children from as young as elementary school to use artificial intelligence (AI) to solve world problems. Where else in the world is imposing this kind of initiative? China.
Read more about China and the USA: two nations conscripting AI talent, one school at a time
AI has begun to significantly affect entry-level employment, Stanford study says
The employment for young people has decreased since 2022, the year when ChatGPT was introduced to the public and soon became mainstream.
Read more about AI has begun to significantly affect entry-level employment, Stanford study says
Your AI Meeting notetaker is always listening. That's the problem
There's a moment I won't forget, not because of what was said, but who wasn't there to say it. I had a podcast scheduled over Zoom. Five AI meeting assistants joined promptly, their robotic names floating quietly in the participant window. Then… nothing.
Read more about Your AI Meeting notetaker is always listening. That's the problem
