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.
Yoshua Bengio warns AGI progress may halt, leading to financial crash. Trillions at stake in datacentres, Nvidia, and OpenAI bonuses.
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.
Malaysia bans Grok over explicit image concerns; experts warn VPNs make tech access difficult. Grok easily bypasses Malaysian DNS block with VPN.
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.
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.
Millions of children face online exploitation risks, despite 'Stranger Danger' warnings. Most abuse comes from known individuals, not strangers.
Advanced fine-tuning techniques have led to significant reductions in errors and human effort at Amazon, with up to 96% accuracy improvements in content quality. High-stakes applications often require advanced fine-tuning for production-grade performance, driving higher ROI and growth for organizations.
Elon Musk's AI company found using methane gas turbines in Tennessee data centers illegally. Activists claim turbines add pollution to overburdened communities.
Aboriginal digital fiction character Bush Legend gains 180,000+ followers across Meta platforms, exploring Australian outback in online videos with pulsating music. Jarren, with dark curls and brown eyes, hunts wedge-tailed eagles in the videos set in dense forests and deserted roads.
Sadiq Khan warns of AI causing mass unemployment in London's white-collar industries in Mansion House speech. Capital faces major job losses unless action is taken now.
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.
Ashley St Clair sues xAI in New York for deepfakes on platform X. Lawsuit alleges Grok AI tool created explicit images, including underage content.