News reporting focused on AI and machine learning, covering the companies behind these technologies, their real-world applications, and the ethical concerns they raise. This includes areas like generative AI (large language models, text-to-image and video), speech tech, and predictive analytics.
As artificial intelligence pushes semiconductors and data centers to new physical limits, advances in materials science are becoming essential to sustaining the pace of innovation. This article explores how advanced materials enable greater performance, reliability, and efficiency in AI hardware, and how companies like Syensqo are developing new materials and using AI tools to accelerate discovery.
A consultant reports that AI hype is distorting corporate strategy, with executives who have never used ChatGPT crafting AI-centered plans for billion-dollar firms. Anonymous sources reveal a culture where absurd productivity claims go unchallenged for fear of losing contracts, and engineers feel pressured to use AI tools just to keep their jobs.
Kaiser Permanente nurses who handle advice and triage calls report that workplace surveillance, including AI tools that monitor call length and empathy, is undermining patient care. Nurses say pressure to keep calls under 15 minutes leads to rushed interactions and fear of discipline. The California Nurses Association is negotiating a new contract with AI as a key issue.
Linux creator Linus Torvalds has publicly endorsed AI tools in kernel development, writing on the mailing list that 'Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects.' The debate was sparked by Sashiko, an AI-powered code review system from the Linux Foundation that automatically analyzes proposed kernel code changes. Torvalds stressed that decisions in the kernel project are based on technical merit, 'not fear of new tools.'
Google has rebranded its AI note-taking tool NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, integrating it more deeply into its ecosystem. The company also announced that Google Search will now allow third-party app integrations, starting with Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music in the US. The updates aim to expand the reach of Google's AI tools.
A look inside the growing industry of selling AI tools to police departments. From report-writing software to real-time crime centers, companies are pitching automation as a solution to data overload. Critics warn that these black-box algorithms could erode transparency and accountability in law enforcement.
Meta's decision to enable AI image generation from public Instagram accounts by default sparked widespread backlash, with creators and privacy experts calling for opt-in defaults. The feature was rolled back after three days. The incident highlights growing frustration with companies automatically enrolling users in generative AI tools, and the need for stronger privacy regulations.
A WIRED investigation discovered dozens of nonconsensual explicit deepfakes of celebrities and a US politician still hosted on Grok's website, months after xAI promised to add restrictions. The findings come as SpaceX prepares for a major IPO. Experts say Grok's safeguards remain insufficient compared to other AI tools.
Anthropic, the AI safety company, has banned the use of AI tools during live job interviews, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. Candidates must go through up to five rounds including a 'culture interview' that probes values and ethical dilemmas. Salaries can reach $850,000 plus equity, and some applicants spend $4,600 on prep coaching run by current Anthropic and OpenAI employees.
Valentina Palmiotti, known as Chompie, won top prizes at the Pwn2Own hacking competition in Berlin but says AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos are so powerful that even champion ethical hackers will soon struggle to compete. She predicts the window for human bug bounty hunters is closing, though some peers remain optimistic about human creativity.
Derrick Downey Jr., known for viral squirrel videos, created DualShot Recorder using AI tools. The iPhone camera app hit number one on the App Store's top paid apps list in just 12 hours. It records vertical and horizontal footage simultaneously without resolution loss, priced at $9.99 with no subscriptions or data collection.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences updated its rules to state that only human acting and writing qualify for Oscar nominations. This change addresses growing AI use in films, amid examples like AI recreations of deceased actors and concerns from past strikes. While AI tools remain allowed elsewhere, awards focus on human creative work.