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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KPMG partner fined A$10,000 for using AI to cheat in training course. Over two dozen staff caught in Australia since July.
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.
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.
AgentCore Browser introduces new capabilities: proxy configuration, browser profiles, and browser extensions. These features allow AI agents to maintain session state, route traffic through proxies, and customize browser behavior for enterprise environments. Persistent browser profiles ensure smooth operation for e-commerce testing and authenticated workflows, while proxy support provides IP st...
Cash-hungry Silicon Valley firms are urged to be regulated before AI technology becomes too big to fail, as safety researchers warn of risky products and profit-driven decisions. The expanding role of AI in daily life and government requires accountability to prevent "enshittification" in pursuit of short-term revenue.
NAACP accuses xAI of Clean Air Act violations, polluting Black communities in Mississippi with methane gas generators. Elon Musk's AI company faces lawsuit for emitting toxic pollutants from datacenters, running Grok chatbot.
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.
xAI defies EPA regulations by using unpermitted gas turbines in Mississippi datacenters, as revealed by Floodlight. Despite EPA ruling, state regulators claim turbines on trailers do not need permits. EPA insists on permits under Clean Air Act.
Agentic AI apps use interviews to match personalities for potential love interests, challenging traditional dating apps. Tech entrepreneurs in London explore the possibility of AI assisting in finding true love.