In a startling incident highlighting the risk of AI error, a 16-year-old Baltimore student was briefly handcuffed by police after an artificial intelligence system incorrectly identified a bag of chips in his…
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Who wins the battle for AI browser: Perplexity’s Comet vs. OpenAI’s Atlas?
The fight for dominance in artificial intelligence-powered web browsing escalated this week as OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, its answer to Perplexity’s Comet browser, marking a pivotal moment in how users interact with…
Demand for pause on AI superintelligence grows, UK royal lends support
An international movement demanding a temporary stop to AI superintelligence gained considerable momentum this Wednesday. Hundreds of influential voices — spanning Nobel Prize winners to members of the British royal family —…
Salesforce layoffs spark debate: Can AI truly replace people?
Marc Benioff, the chief executive of Salesforce Inc., has offered an assessment of the AI impact on his workforce after Salesforce layoffs. The tech leader confirmed his company is simultaneously cutting thousands…
Corporate world’s new pink slip slogan: Excuse me please, it’s AI
The latest trend in corporate America has a familiar ring: blame the robots. Companies from Silicon Valley to European boardrooms are slashing jobs while pointing fingers at AI. But labor experts say…
Teen reliance on AI chatbots sparks psychiatrist warnings, legal action
A growing chorus of mental health professionals is urging parents to monitor their teenagers’ interactions with AI chatbots closely. The warnings intensify as wrongful death lawsuits place AI companies under scrutiny for…
Europe’s AI ambitions clash with on-the-ground local realities
Europe’s AI ambitions are under strain as the continent’s ambitious push to become a powerhouse in artificial intelligence faces an unexpected obstacle: diminishing water supplies. The European Union announced initiatives this year…
Teen death prompts California AI chatbot regulation mandating safety protocols
In a landmark move for technology regulation, California has established itself as the nation’s pioneer in artificial intelligence oversight. Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 243 into law on Monday, creating the country’s…
NVIDIA DGX Spark packs AI supercomputer power into a $3,999 mini PC
NVIDIA launches its compact DGX Spark mini PC on Wednesday, Oct. 15, bringing data-center-level artificial intelligence capabilities to developers’ desktops. The machine arrives after extensive preorder demand, with distribution through Nvidia.com and…
Senate warns of massive AI job loss in the U.S.
A comprehensive Senate analysis released Monday suggests artificial intelligence and automation technologies may wipe out millions of American positions over the next 10 years. AI job loss could fundamentally transform various sectors…