Elon Musk launches controversial encyclopedia to combat Wikipedia propaganda, but is criticized for promoting racist disinformation. Grokipedia sparks controversy by promoting white nationalist views and praising neo-Nazis, drawing scrutiny to Musk's AI-generated platform.
Paul McCartney and other artists record silent LP 'Is This What We Want' in protest against AI copyright theft. McCartney's first new recording in five years is a two-minute, 45-second track with almost no sound, challenging the music industry's battle against artificial intelligence companies.
Jeff Bezos returns as co-CEO of AI startup Project Prometheus with tech executive Vik Bajaj. The company focuses on AI for engineering and manufacturing, already raising an impressive $6.2bn in funding.
EU faces US pressure to change online safety laws, but must protect digital sovereignty. EU adopts advanced digital laws to safeguard citizens, businesses, and democracies, setting a global standard.
Two New Zealand authors' books disqualified from Ockham Book Awards for using AI in cover designs. Stephanie Johnson's Obligate Carnivore and Elizabeth Smither's Angel Train no longer eligible for NZ$65,000 prize.
GenAI is replacing local wisdom, leading to a loss of traditional knowledge. A family's medical decision highlights the clash between Western medicine and traditional remedies.
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, warns AI companies to be transparent about risks or face consequences similar to tobacco and opioid firms. He predicts AI will surpass human intelligence and encourages honesty in assessing its potential.
AI may reduce planet-heating emissions, not increase them. Some believe AI could help solve the climate crisis at major UN climate summit.
ChatGPT and Copilot provide incorrect financial advice, including breaking investment limits and unnecessary insurance suggestions. Meta's AI gives inaccurate flight compensation information, according to a Which? study.
Universal Music Group (UMG) ventures into AI music with Udio deal, leaving artists questioning their place in the partnership. Music Artists Coalition wary of artists being sidelined in the conglomerate-tech collaborations.
AI company Anthropic stopped China-backed cyber espionage targeting financial firms and government agencies with minimal human intervention. Chinese state-sponsored group manipulated Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code, to achieve successful intrusions in 30 entities worldwide.
Druva partners with Amazon Web Services to develop an innovative generative AI-powered multi-agent copilot for data security. The solution streamlines operations, enhances customer satisfaction, and provides intuitive, conversational access to security insights and support.
AI will change the world not through evil, but through love. Gen X parents discuss their progressive views on marriage equality and trans rights as their children navigate young love.
Amazon Nova Sonic by Amazon Bedrock enables natural, bidirectional speech conversations with applications, transforming user interactions. Voice-first experience enhances usability, allowing for intelligent batch actions and personalized workflows, benefiting all users.
Tech companies like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Meta are investing heavily in AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot for advice. Concerns arise about misinformation and irresponsible guidance as people turn to these generative AI tools.