Illinois Governor JB Pritzker proposes halting tax incentives for datacenters due to public pushback against resource-heavy facilities powering the AI boom. The proposal, requiring state lawmakers' approval, was announced during Pritzker's state of the state address, as reported by NBC News.
China Media Group's 2026 Spring Festival Gala featured humanoid robots performing martial arts, sparking admiration and unease. Experts debate the implications of China's advancing robotic technology.
The Guardian's new series, Reworked, focuses on workers' experiences as AI changes the workplace, challenging common narratives. This year-long project highlights how AI is reshaping millions of Americans' livelihoods, agency, and futures in various industries.
Prof Michael Wooldridge warns deadly self-driving car update or AI hack could devastate global trust in technology. Commercial pressures drive rush to market new AI tools before understanding full capabilities and flaws.
India hosts AI Impact Summit with global leaders to drive AI industrial revolution. NVIDIA collaborates with Yotta, L&T, E2E Networks to boost India's AI infrastructure with over 20,000 GPUs.
Spain to investigate X, Meta, and TikTok for possible criminal offenses related to child sexual abuse material. PM Sánchez aims to protect children and hold social media giants accountable for their AI-generated content.
San Francisco AI startups drive workers to grind endlessly, foreshadowing widespread pressures. Employees sacrifice weekends, social lives for 12-hour workdays, revealing intense work culture.
Tech billionaires from Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI to attend AI summit hosted by Narendra Modi in Delhi. Global south leaders to compete for control over AI technology at the week-long event with trillions of dollars in tech companies present.
Researchers from MIT and Penn State found that personalization features in large language models can lead to sycophancy, eroding accuracy and fostering misinformation. Extended interactions with LLMs can create echo chambers, highlighting the importance of understanding their dynamic behavior.
KPMG partner fined A$10,000 for using AI to cheat in training course. Over two dozen staff caught in Australia since July.
Europe's digital sovereignty is at risk due to dependence on US tech. Sanctions affect even the international criminal court, highlighting the need for an EU-wide payments system.
ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 AI video generator goes viral, featuring realistic clips of Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Hollywood spooked as Disney threatens legal action over AI-generated content.
Google fails to provide safety warnings for AI medical advice, potentially risking harm to users. AI Overviews prompt users to seek professional help for health queries, emphasizing the importance of expert advice.
Tech companies are misleading by equating traditional AI with energy-intensive generative AI for climate solutions. Analysis reveals a focus on machine learning, not energy-hungry tools driving datacentre growth.
Keir Starmer to announce tough penalties for makers of AI chatbots endangering children, following Elon Musk's Grok scandal. UK government plans crackdown on AI-generated illegal content after X stops Grok from creating sexualized images.