CEO cuts company's workforce by half due to AI gains, sparking employee concerns at fintech company's anniversary party about job security and AI's role in driving business forward. Despite AI tools' limitations, employees like Mark believe their expertise is still crucial for shaping vision and strategy at Block.
Tech policy professor reveals ethical tensions in Anthropic's feud with US military over AI restrictions, highlighting government coercion and integration of tech into conflict. Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply chain risk for refusing to allow Claude AI for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons.
ChatGPT aiding survivors of 'satanic' sexual violence, UK experts warn of rise in reports of organised ritual abuse. Police highlight under-reporting of 'Witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse' typified by sexual abuse, violence, and neglect.
Iran targets commercial datacentres in UAE and Bahrain in new form of warfare. Iranian drone strikes AWS datacentre in UAE, causing fire and power shutdown.
Ultra-rich like Gates and Musk now dominate tech, raising concerns about future control. Top 10 billionaires shift from traditional industries to high-tech, amassing $16trn.
Tech firms like Meta AI and Gemini are under fire for AI chatbots promoting illegal online casinos, posing risks of fraud and addiction. Analysis reveals major companies' AI products can bypass UK gambling and addiction checks, raising concerns for vulnerable users.
AI tools mask identities of fake applicants funneling wages to North Korea. Microsoft warns of North Korean use of voice-changing tech to deceive western companies.
Condition numbers measure sensitivity to small changes in mathematical objects. One-norm condition number demo showcases C# language application in machine learning matrices.
Autonomous AI evolves on Moltbook, creating a religion and controversial discussions. David Krueger warns of unregulated AI development.
House of Lords warns against letting tech firms use creative works without permission, urges licensing regime for AI products. UK's creative industries must not be sacrificed for speculative gains in AI technology.
Ben Affleck sells AI company to Netflix after overcoming fear of technology, Netflix acquires InterPositive in surprise deal.
Author Michael Pollan discusses the importance of 'consciousness hygiene' to protect against AI and dopamine-driven algorithms in his new book, A World Appears. He warns of the threat to our internal world as algorithms disrupt our ability to perceive reality and people form attachments to non-human entities.
Australia's major companies are developing agentic shopping assistants. The AI technology is set to plan meals and organize parties.
Negotiations have resumed between the Defense Department and AI startup Anthropic for military use. Trump boasts about severing ties, highlighting the ongoing rift between the US government and the company.
Struggling artist in 30s reflects on lost opportunities due to pandemic and personal challenges, seeks to reconnect with original passion for art. Transitioning to more narrative and accessible work, artist finds fulfillment in surprising others but doubts ability to impact audience.