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.
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.
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.
The shift to agentic AI for autonomous business processes is projected to boost revenue by $450-650 billion by 2030. Leading organizations like Cox Automotive are already deploying AI agents in production, transforming customer experiences and streamlining workflows.
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.
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.
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.
Wall Street faces worst day in a month amid concerns of overvalued tech companies. Sell-off of technology stocks intensifies after rally around artificial intelligence hopes.
Dr. Robert Pearl believes AI, along with dedicated clinicians and empowered patients, will enhance healthcare quality. Reinhart's concerns about genAI in healthcare prompt a discussion on balancing risks and benefits in our current system.
AI tool predicts donor viability, cuts organ transplant waste by 60%, addressing global organ shortage. Thousands wait for life-saving organs amid limited availability.
Britain's chip design legacy is top-notch, with potential to supply 5% of global demand. Lord Browne sees UK's AI chip opportunity.
AI-generated songs top Spotify and Billboard charts: Breaking Rust's hits and Dutch anti-refugee anthem gain viral success. We Say No, No, No to an Asylum Center tops global chart, sparking controversy.