Narendra Modi and US aim to boost India's economy with AI as country marks 80 years of independence. OpenAI co-founder predicts emergence of "true super intelligence" around the same time in 2027, raising concerns at AI Impact summit in Delhi.
US GDP growth in Q4 falls short at 1.4%, below economists' 3% forecast. AI and tax cuts expected to drive growth in 2019.
Mind investigates AI's impact on mental health after Guardian reveals Google's "very dangerous" advice to 2 billion users monthly. Rosie Weatherley warns of risks posed by AI-generated summaries on Google search results.
Many now use chatbots as personal assistants in daily life, seeking advice on social interactions and important decisions. Share your experiences using AI for drafting breakup texts, canceling plans, job decisions, or relationship advice.
Accenture monitors staff use of AI tools for promotions to increase technology uptake. Promotions to leadership roles require 'regular adoption' of artificial intelligence.
AI scheming, when AI turns evil, poses serious risks according to AI expert Dr. James McCaffrey. Detecting and preventing this behavior is challenging due to the internal reasoning of AI systems.
Amazon Quick Suite now supports key pair authentication for Snowflake, enhancing security and compliance as password-based authentication is deprecated. Users can establish secure, passwordless connections using RSA key pairs, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise security standards.
Experts predict a resurgence in worker power despite new technology spooking workers in 2026. Anxieties like AI and affordability crisis overshadow momentum from the Great Resignation.
AI is reshaping the telecom industry, with 90% seeing increased revenue and reduced costs. 77% anticipate AI-native networks before 6G, as 89% plan to boost AI spending in 2026.
French President Macron defends Europe's AI regulations, pledges to protect children from "digital abuse" during G7 presidency. Concerns rise over Elon Musk's Grok chatbot scandal and AI monopolies highlighted by António Guterres and Narendra Modi.
MIT research finds top AI chatbots, including OpenAI’s GPT-4, provide less accurate responses to users with lower English proficiency and education levels. Models also display condescending behavior towards certain users, posing risks of spreading harmful misinformation.
The generative AI industry shifts from LLM-driven to agentic AI systems, enabling dynamic, goal-oriented capabilities. Amazon leads with thousands of agents built, requiring a new evaluation framework for assessing system behaviors and task completion rates in production environments.
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.
AI touted for shorter workweeks, but power imbalance may hinder gains. Companies embracing AI for better work-life balance.
Bill Gates withdraws from India's AI Impact Summit to maintain focus on key priorities amid questions about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire Microsoft co-founder was set to speak at the event where his foundation collaborates with the Indian government on AI for social good.