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Anthropic launched a 'reflect' feature for its Claude chatbot, offering users a year-in-review dashboard that analyzes usage patterns, peak times, and common topics. The feature, available in beta to free, Pro, and Max s…
A new study by AI detection company Pangram found that up to 41% of longform posts on LinkedIn and roughly a third on X are likely AI-generated, based on data from its Chrome extension. The research, analyzing a million …
Coinbase sent an AI-generated breaking news alert claiming Norway beat Brazil 3-2 in the World Cup before the match started, but the actual score was 2-1. The hallucinated alert drew criticism for its potential impact on…
Lyzr, an enterprise AI agent startup, used its own AI agent, Agent Sam, to help raise a $100 million Series B round at a $500 million valuation. The agent handled investor questions and drafted memos, drawing $400 millio…
MoltProof, a read-only verifier for on-chain autonomous agents, allows anyone to check whether an agent's trades adhered to its publicly committed mandate without trusting the agent or the verifier. The tool, already liv…
A developer with seven years of experience argues that code reviews, often seen as a bottleneck in AI-assisted development, are actually a healthy necessity. The developer contends that slowing down through careful revie…
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said AI-generated content is a tailwind for authenticity on the platform, as the company adapts to a synthetic-content world. In a podcast interview, he discussed how Instagram's algorithm is …
The International Council of Museums (Icom) adopted a revised code of ethics on June 25, addressing AI, climate change, and colonialism. The new code, approved by 85.9% of members, replaces the 2004 version and aligns wi…
Elliptic announced that Circle has joined its Agentic Design Partner Program to develop compliance solutions for autonomous, AI-driven financial activity, following an investment from Circle Ventures. The program aims to…
Sysdig Threat Research documented the first known agentic ransomware campaign, JADEPUFFER, where an AI agent autonomously exploited a vulnerable Langflow server, moved laterally, and destroyed production data without hum…
Chatto, a lightweight self-hosted chat platform, launched as open-source version 0.4, sparking debate over its heavy use of AI-assisted development or "vibe coding." The app packages frontend and backend into a single ex…
Yale psychology professor Paul Bloom warned on July 9, 2026, that AI companions may ease loneliness while weakening users' real-world social skills, citing APA survey data showing 54% of U.S. adults often feel isolated a…
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) called on Meta to overhaul its Muse Image AI tool, arguing it lacks sufficient privacy protections for creators and public figures whose likenesses can be used without explicit consent. CAA,…
Yale psychology professor Paul Bloom warns that AI companions could ease loneliness but may corrode users' ability to interact with real people. Bloom says chatbots never challenge users, potentially leaving them unable …
AI memory is emerging as a key competitive advantage in enterprise intelligence, transforming systems from one-time interactions into context-aware assistants that enable personalization, continuity, and automation, whil…
Meta launched an AI image model integrated into Instagram that by default allows anyone to use users' profile photos and posts as prompts for generative images. Users can disable this by flipping two hidden toggles in th…
The AI Resist List launched in London at King's College, presenting projects that document resistance against the AI industry's extractive and dehumanizing practices. Speakers highlighted ethical concerns, including bias…
Meta has prototyped "super sensing" smart glasses that continuously capture audio and photos every few seconds, enabling AI-powered recall of the wearer's day, according to the Financial Times. The company is considering…
Physical AI, the fusion of robotics and artificial intelligence, is poised to transform industries and daily life, with the robotics market projected to reach $218 billion by 2031. Recent milestones include Figure AI's h…
Half of Gen Z workers report feeling guilty about using AI at work, even as 64% of UK employers say AI has changed hiring criteria and AI skills now rank above prior experience in importance. Employment Hero's global stu…