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A new Pew Research poll shows that while AI chatbot use has surged, many Americans feel the technology is moving too quickly. This highlights a growing tension between adoption and public comfort with AI advancements.
The US government blocked the release of Anthropic’s latest AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns. Cybersecurity experts have signed an open letter arguing the restrictions are misguided and dangerous, while Anthropic itself notes that similar vulnerabilities exist in other AI systems available on the market.
At the G7 summit, French President Macron and Indian PM Modi expressed concerns about U.S. control over American AI. The recent Anthropic blackout highlighted fears of sudden access cuts. These concerns underscore the global reliance on U.S.-based AI infrastructure.
Major social platforms are giving users more control over their feeds. This shift could make your online experience more personal and less frustrating.
Adobe is rolling out bespoke AI assistants in Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, and Frame.io as part of a public beta. These tools can help with editing, design, and video production tasks by generating ideas, suggesting edits, and automating repetitive work.
Odyssey, a startup developing world models for AI, has secured a $1.45 billion valuation with backing from Amazon and other major investors. This highlights the growing importance of world models as the next big advancement beyond traditional language models.
Midjourney CEO David Holz just showed off the company's first hardware product and plans to build a San Francisco spa. Dubbed The Midjourney Scanner, it's an ultrasound-based full-body scanner that uses a ring of sensors to capture vertical images of the body.
Google just launched a $99.99 smart speaker with its Gemini AI, replacing rigid voice commands with more conversational interactions. This could make controlling your home feel as natural as talking to a friend.
Companies are still figuring out how to get a real return on their AI investments. The initial excitement is giving way to tough budget decisions. Many are scaling back after early overspending.
Anthropic had to take its latest AI models offline after new U.S. export rules suddenly restricted access. The rules even affected American users and employees, causing widespread confusion.
Amazon's cloud division, AWS, is exploring selling its custom AI chips to other data centers. This move aims to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI hardware market, with CEO Andy Jassy calling it a potential $50 billion opportunity.
AI models with sophisticated hacking capabilities are becoming more common, raising serious security concerns. Experts argue that these developments are unstoppable, requiring proactive measures to mitigate risks.
The Verge's newsletter unpacks a petty feud between the White House and Anthropic over AI model names—Fable and Mythos—revealing how a fight about safety labeling is reshaping frontier AI policy behind the scenes.
Pramaana Labs has secured $27 million to develop AI systems that can be formally verified for accuracy. This technology aims to eliminate errors in fields like law and drug discovery where mistakes can be costly.
Tech giants are lobbying for a comprehensive federal AI law that would override state-level regulations. While this could simplify compliance, critics warn it may weaken stronger state protections on issues like child safety and algorithmic bias.
Anthropic received a US export control directive on Friday to suspend access to its newly released models, Mythos 5 and Fable 5. The company is now in a tense standoff with the Trump administration, highlighting growing tensions over AI regulation.
A critical flaw in Microsoft Copilot allowed hackers to steal two-factor authentication codes. This highlights ongoing security risks in AI systems.
Anthropic shut down its newest AI models after a US government request, blocking access for foreign nationals. This incident underscores the risks of relying on American-controlled AI technology.
Salesforce acquired Fin, an AI customer service platform, to enhance its Agentforce tool. This could make it easier for businesses to build custom AI assistants for tasks like handling customer inquiries.
OpenAI has created a Partner Network with $150 million in funding to help businesses adopt AI. This initiative aims to make advanced AI tools more accessible to companies of all sizes.
As companies integrate AI agents into their workforces, NewCore aims to provide these digital workers with secure identities, treating them like human employees with access credentials and permissions. The funding round signals growing enterprise demand for AI governance infrastructure.
A group of cybersecurity veterans is protesting a US government ban on two powerful AI models from Anthropic. They argue the restriction could weaken defenses against cyber threats. The White House imposed the ban to control advanced AI exports, but experts say it may backfire.
Anthropic is facing a government order to block foreign access to its new AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5. This comes amid an ongoing dispute with the Pentagon, highlighting growing tensions between AI companies and regulators. The order arrived just three days after the models' launch.
A satellite has autonomously located a target for the first time, marking a major milestone in AI-powered space technology. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we monitor Earth and respond to disasters.