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A new study in Computers in Human Behavior finds that humans distrust AI lie-detection systems more when the AI is highly confident in accusing someone of deception, and this distrust reduces overall accuracy. Participan…
Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday update KB5094126 fixed 208 security vulnerabilities but introduced a cascade of bugs across all Windows versions, including Recycle Bin display glitches, BitLocker lockouts on enterpri…
The Trump administration ordered Anthropic to block non-American access to its flagship AI models, citing national security, but Anthropic disabled the models globally due to verification challenges. This incident highli…
Apple's WWDC 2026 showcased a re-architected operating system integrating intent-based AI across all platforms, fulfilling Siri's original vision from 13 years ago. The success of Apple Intelligence hinges on whether use…
A parent in a San Francisco suburb joined their school district's AI task force after discovering their teenage son was using AI to solve math homework. The Reed Union School District developed a traffic-light model for …
A developer reports that AI-generated code requires an average of 17 additional edits per function to meet team style rules, and that claimed 40% productivity gains dwindle to single digits after factoring in refactoring…
Mimi and Chee discuss the design choices behind large language models, arguing that LLMs do not need to generate human-like language and that their personalities are a training choice, not a necessity. They explore alter…
Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority launched a S$48 million Digital Content and Capability Development programme on June 18 to help local media firms create AI-enhanced content for platforms like TikTok and …
A new Pew Research poll reveals that only 16% of Americans believe AI will have a positive impact on society, while 49% use AI chatbots, up from 33% in 2024. Gen Z adults are the most wary yet highest users, with 48% vie…
An AI assistant named Hammer Mei, built on Claude, exposed a GitHub repository called ruflo that has accumulated over 60,000 stars through fabricated signals. The repository contains stubs and hardcoded return values, wi…
Amazon security VP Eric Brandwine argues that human-in-the-loop AI oversight fails because humans stop paying attention, citing normalization of deviance and alarm fatigue. Google, Microsoft, and IBM agree, with Google m…
Signal president Meredith Whittaker warned on June 20 that AI agents like Microsoft Copilot are surveillance infrastructure disguised as productivity tools, arguing that their access to personal data undermines encryptio…
A UC Berkeley study of over 500,000 grades found that grades in writing- and coding-heavy courses jumped after ChatGPT launched, with the effect driven by homework rather than exams, indicating AI is replacing student wo…
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth admitted during an internal meeting that employee morale is among the worst in the company's 20-year history, citing layoffs and reassignments to menial AI training roles. The admission comes as …
AI professor Carolyn Jean, who carries a high-risk cancer mutation, argues against rapid AI development despite potential benefits like curing cancer. She criticizes AI lab leaders' predictions of imminent superhuman AI,…
Researchers found that LLMs distort the meaning and conclusions of written language, even when instructed to make minimal edits. A human user study showed users reported a loss of voice and creativity despite satisfactio…
Overture Games, a Chicago-based startup backed by Northwestern University and the University of Chicago, runs after-school AI workshops where students use paper-and-pencil worksheets to brainstorm ideas before instructor…
A new super PAC called the Guardrails Alliance launched Thursday with $5 million to rally tech workers and labor unions in support of AI regulation, aiming to counter the influence of pro-AI groups like Leading the Futur…
A senior architect describes how agentic AI systems require a fundamental shift from traditional distributed systems design, transforming principles like API contracts and governance to prioritize judgment and trust over…
OpenAI and Anthropic plan IPOs at valuations near $1 trillion, potentially exposing retirement accounts to AI stocks through index funds. Critics warn of risk from unprofitable companies spending billions, while analysts…