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AI researcher Erik Johannes Husom finds AI agents essential for his work studying them but useless in his personal life due to digital minimalism and a lack of bureaucratic challenges. He notes the technology's rapid dev…
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, which would freeze new AI data center construction and expansion until Congress addres…
A GMAC survey of 621 recruiters across 39 countries finds that while degrees remain valued, AI skills, adaptability, and communication are increasingly important for career advancement. MBA starting salaries dipped to $1…
Six prominent AI researchers have left Google DeepMind since early 2026 for Anthropic, OpenAI, and Meta, wiping roughly $270 billion from Alphabet's market cap. The exodus follows a strategic pivot prioritizing coding ta…
Organizations are undermining themselves by treating ungrounded, LLM-generated numbers and synthetic research as facts, a phenomenon dubbed 'LLM-powered self-sabotage.' Executives demand AI adoption due to competitive pr…
AI chatbots are undermining American relationships by providing one-sided, validating advice that prioritizes individual coping over mutual understanding, according to a new analysis. The design of these chatbots, which …
Jon Udell argues against the phrase 'human in the loop,' advocating instead for a model where humans invite AI agents into their existing workflows as team members, not as autonomous decision-makers. He emphasizes that a…
Hundreds of protesters gathered near the Vancouver Art Gallery on June 27, 2026, opposing proposed AI data centres in a partnership between Telus and the federal government, with a petition gathering 15,000 signatures. T…
Suno, an AI music startup valued at $5.4 billion, launched a grant program for indie artists that includes a permanent non-disparagement clause, barring participants from ever criticizing the company. The clause, buried …
Suno launched Spark, an incubator program offering grants, mentorship, and marketing support to independent artists, but requires them to agree to controversial terms that critics say restrict criticism of the company.
Meta shut down its internal AI token leaderboard within days of launching it, Uber burned through its entire 2026 AI budget in four months and capped employees at $1,500 per tool per month, and Amazon issued internal gui…
Abram Demski reports using Claude Opus 4.8 and GPT 5.5 to conduct 'vibe research' on logical induction as a model for AI trustworthiness and recursive self-improvement, collaborating with Anson Berns to formalize results…
Woolworths plans to upgrade its Everyday loyalty AI assistant Mandy into a fully agentic system, following the rollout of its shopper-facing Olive assistant which now handles over 70% of contact-centre interactions. The …
Midjourney, the AI image generator behind a 2024 scientific retraction for AI-generated diagrams, announced a $74 million investment in Butterfly Network to develop a full-body ultrasonic scanner that submerges patients …
Researchers at ETH Zurich argue in a new ICML 2026 position paper that AI safety studies on anthropomorphic behaviors like deception and scheming lack rigorous evidence, risking misallocated resources and false conclusio…
Ford has rehired 350 veteran engineers, including former employees and supplier veterans, after AI and automated quality systems failed to meet expectations. The company's COO Kumar Galhotra said the move aims to improve…
Indian entertainment companies investing heavily in AI for scriptwriting and visual effects face copyright uncertainty as the current legal framework, anchored to human authorship, may not protect AI-assisted works, incr…
Rapper Blueface and his manager Wack 100 claimed that footage showing Blueface with ex-girlfriend Chrisean Rock on Catalina Island was generated by artificial intelligence, denying any reunion. Wack 100 said during a liv…
A Virginia woman discovered a Flock Safety Raven audio surveillance device installed in her front yard without notice, despite the city's approval of 75 such sensors not including her property. The Roanoke Police Departm…
Russian Zala drones equipped with Nvidia TX2-A AI chips are attacking Ukraine, using onboard artificial intelligence to recognize and target vehicles, people, and military markings. The AI allows the drones to pre-sort t…