Ed Zitron's blunt skepticism has made him a cult figure in the tech world, challenging AI boosterism. With a popular newsletter and podcast, he's become a leading voice for AI skeptics.
AI-created song "I Know, You’re Not Mine" by singer Jacub ruled ineligible for Swedish chart after AI elements revealed. The hit topped Spotify rankings in Sweden.
OpenAI's flagship AI product, ChatGPT, will now feature ads alongside answers for US users to generate additional revenue. The San Francisco firm is testing this new cashflow model amid growing speculation about diversifying its income beyond subscriptions.
Yoshua Bengio warns AGI progress may halt, leading to financial crash. Trillions at stake in datacentres, Nvidia, and OpenAI bonuses.
Millions of children face online exploitation risks, despite 'Stranger Danger' warnings. Most abuse comes from known individuals, not strangers.
Tech giants like Amazon, Meta, and X hold daily meetings with government officials, overshadowing child safety and copyright advocates. Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Elon Musk's X, including controversial Grok AI, enjoy extensive political access, raising concerns among campaigners.
Malaysia bans Grok over explicit image concerns; experts warn VPNs make tech access difficult. Grok easily bypasses Malaysian DNS block with VPN.
UK science minister Patrick Vallance believes AI and robotics will reshape jobs, starting with warehouses and factories. Sadiq Khan warns of potential mass unemployment due to technological advancements.
AI chatbots are increasingly used for personal guidance, but come with risks. OpenAI's ChatGPT findings reveal its popularity for resolutions.
Ashley St Clair sues xAI in New York for deepfakes on platform X. Lawsuit alleges Grok AI tool created explicit images, including underage content.
@Grok X to ban sexualized images of real people; Grok AI tool under scrutiny after backlash and investigation by Ofcom.
Gaming companies struggle with managing vast video ad libraries for user acquisition. Amazon Nova Multimodal Embeddings offers a groundbreaking solution for semantic video search, achieving high recall rates and cross-language capabilities.
Model Context Protocol (MCP) standardizes AI resource access. Potential for curated MCP server marketplace.
Trump imposes 25% tariff on AI chips like Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X under national security order, aiming to boost US semiconductor production. Exemptions for datacenters and consumers included in effort to reduce reliance on foreign chip manufacturers.
Matthew McConaughey trademarks his image and catchphrase to prevent unauthorized AI use. Eight applications approved by USPTO.