Google's rollout of AI Mode as the default search experience, powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash, has cut publisher click-through rates by up to 58%, according to an Ahrefs study, with users clicking a tradi…
A new wave of public backlash against the AI industry is intensifying, with 40% of US adults predicting AI will have a negative impact on society, according to Pew Research, and 75% opposing hyperscal…
Meta attempted to impose a $20 monthly paywall on Conversation Focus, an on-device accessibility feature for its smart glasses that requires no internet connection, limiting free use to three hours pe…
A quiet shift is unfolding in American homes as AI evolves from an on-demand assistant into an always-on presence that remembers, anticipates, and increasingly acts like a family member, according to …
A new YPulse survey finds that 37% of U.S. teens aged 13-17 cringe at AI-generated content, and over half worry about misinformation and deepfakes. A Pew Research report shows that while many teens us…
Israel is spending $50 million on an AI-powered campaign to improve U.S. public opinion, with texts written by artificial intelligence and pushed by a longtime Trump adviser's firm, according to the W…
China enacted new legislation making virtual relationships with chatbots illegal for minors, requiring AI companies to alert a minor's emergency contact if an emotional crisis is detected, and banning…
Google's AI Overview, a Gemini-generated answer block placed above traditional search results, now appears on close to one in five searches, according to Ahrefs' analysis of roughly 100,000 keywords. …
A new class divide is emerging around artificial intelligence, splitting society into power users who leverage AI for transformative gains and average Americans who view it as a minor tech upgrade. Wi…
A US heatwave is straining the power grid and water supplies, intensifying concerns over the rapid expansion of AI data centers that consume vast amounts of electricity and water. Lawmakers across the…
A recent Pew Research report found that 40% of Americans expect AI to negatively impact society, with 63% saying AI is advancing too quickly, fueling a tech-lash that includes resistance to data cente…
Two-thirds of planned U.S. data centers are moving to rural areas, driven by AI compute demand and proximity to high-voltage power lines, but local opposition has blocked or delayed $64 billion in pro…
A new Northwestern Mutual study finds 42% of U.S. adults rely on parents for financial support, with parents contributing an average of $7,000 annually, causing financial and emotional strain. Financi…
More than half of Americans are actively trying to circumvent AI customer service chatbots, with 43.9% yelling 'human' or 'person' to escape, according to a Parloa study. The survey of 1,001 US adults…
The Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 3% this week amid investor concerns that massive AI infrastructure spending may not yield sufficient returns. Goldman Sachs estimates technology companies will spend $…
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) denied using AI to write a defense bill after a screenshot showed the words 'Claude responded' in legislative text. Luna initially admitted staff used AI to 'correct' tex…
A Pew Research survey of 5,119 US adults found that 49% have used an AI chatbot, up from 33% in 2024, with ChatGPT leading at 44% adoption. However, 71% believe AI threatens data privacy, and two-thir…
A controlled study from IIT Delhi and Princeton found that citing sources, adding statistics, and quoting experts boosts AI search visibility by up to 40%, while keyword stuffing reduces it by 10%. Pe…
A new Pew Research study found that only 16% of Americans believe AI will have a positive impact on society, revealing a significant trust gap between Wall Street optimism and public skepticism. For s…
A new study reveals that 45% of consumers now use AI assistants to find local services, yet ChatGPT recommends only 1.2% of all local business locations. This shift is causing a dramatic decline in cl…