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OpenAI rushes to rewrite Pentagon contract after Altman admits it was "careless"
Sam Altman admitted that OpenAI's deal with the U.S. Department of Defense looks "opportunistic and careless" and promised to ban the use of the company's technologies for mass surveillance or by intelligence agencies.
Why independent oversight of AI can no longer be delayed
Meta oversight board member Suzanne Nossel sounds the alarm: governments are not keeping up with AI companies, and industry self-regulation is an illusion. 77% of Americans believe AI could threaten humanity.
Data centers versus the power grid: an Australian case with global consequences
Australia has run into uncomfortable questions: who will pay for the energy used by data centers, where will the water to cool them come from, and how will this affect the country's climate goals? The answers concern eve
OpenAI raises a record $110 billion at an $840 billion valuation
The creator of ChatGPT is preparing for a historic funding round. The company's new valuation has reached an astonishing $840 billion amid the AI frenzy.
UK Treasury enlists Tony Blair Institute for AI rollout in public services
The UK finance ministry has invited former prime minister Blair’s think tank and private tech companies to advise the government on AI adoption. Critics compared it to inviting foxes to guard the henhouse.
Meta’s AI floods investigators with 'junk' child sexual abuse reports
U.S. investigators say Meta’s automated moderation generates huge volumes of useless child sexual abuse reports, diverting resources and slowing real investigations.
U.S. data centers face protests, power shortages, and bubble fears
Construction of new data centers across the U.S. is being widely delayed and canceled. Local residents are protesting, power grids are struggling to cope, and investors are increasingly talking about a bubble. The infras
British police admit bias in their AI, but promise to tackle it
The head of the AI unit at the UK's National Crime Agency said it openly: AI used by police will contain bias. But a new £115 million center is supposed to fix that.
Love by algorithm: how AI agents are replacing swipes in dating
Forget swipes: the Fate app uses AI agents to analyze personality and find the ideal match. Technology is turning dating into a precise calculation.
Grindr tests AI matchmaking amid dating-app fatigue
The largest dating app for gay and bisexual men is launching a subscription in Australia with AI matchmaking priced at up to 350 dollars a month. Can AI save online dating culture?
London police use Palantir AI to monitor their own officers
Scotland Yard confirmed the use of Palantir tools to analyze staff behavior — the police federation called it "automated suspicion" and demanded explanations.
Accenture to tie employee promotions to AI use
Consulting giant Accenture has started tracking how often employees use AI tools and made it a condition for promotion to leadership roles. A precedent that could change corporate culture worldwide.
OpenAI: Countries Without AI Risk Being Left Behind
Former UK finance minister George Osborne warns of the consequences of forgoing AI.
Battle for AI: India convenes leaders from Silicon Valley and the Global South
The AI Impact Summit has opened in Delhi. OpenAI and Google leaders are discussing the future of technology with leaders of developing countries under Narendra Modi's leadership.
The Guardian launches major investigation into AI's impact on jobs
The Guardian has announced its yearlong Reworked project. Journalists will examine how algorithms are changing the lives of ordinary workers, not just corporate revenues.
Keir Starmer declares war on AI bots to protect children
The UK prime minister is tightening rules for AI and social media after a scandal involving nudifying bots. The new restrictions could take effect as early as this summer.
Britain imposes tough fines and blocks on dangerous AI services
The British government has declared war on illegal content generated by neural networks. AI developers face huge fines and the blocking of access to their platforms if they endanger children's safety.
Energy at any cost: Elon Musk's xAI accused of violating environmental rules
Thermal-imaging drones recorded unauthorized gas turbines operating at xAI's facility in Mississippi. The company is ignoring EPA requirements by exploiting loopholes in local legislation.
The rise of AI: how new technologies are changing the market and worrying investors
The stock market is in turmoil over new AI tools. Investors fear that the technologies will replace white-collar workers and erode the profits of traditional service companies.
Anthropic raised $30 billion: Claude creator’s valuation jumped to $380 billion
Anthropic closed a record $30 billion funding round. The leading rival to OpenAI doubled its valuation in just five months amid tenfold annual revenue growth.
“The Claude Effect”: how Anthropic’s AI triggered a sell-off in British tech giants
The UK stock market has been hit by the “Claude crash” phenomenon. Investors fear that Anthropic’s new AI tools will destroy the business models of the largest data and analytics providers.
The Great Migration: How AI Is Forcing Office Workers to Change Careers
The labor market is changing: copywriters and journalists are moving into manual trades because of dumping and automation. Find out why AI editing costs less but takes more time.
Artificial intelligence got it wrong: neural network identified the wrong wife
British cartoonist Martin Rawson, known for his satirical view of the world, recently conducted an amusing and at the same time revealing experiment.
American companies accused of "AI laundering" amid layoffs
Recently, American corporations increasingly use artificial intelligence as justification for mass layoffs. Executives claim that AI has increased efficiency, making certain positions redundant.
Uprising Against Machines: How the Community Defeated the Data Center
In December of last year, the city council of Monterey Park, a small city east of Los Angeles, proposed building a massive data center the size of four football fields.
Anthropic hits below the belt: ad-free chatbots against OpenAI
Imagine discussing your company's development strategy or personal financial plan with a chatbot, and in response it casually offers you a discount on competitors' services or a new coffee brand.
Dario Amodei: AI-teenager is about to blow up our cozy world
Dario Amodei seems to have decided that short social media posts are not enough to prepare us for the coming changes.
Nvidia and OpenAI: why the $100 billion deal didn't go according to plan
Imagine you give a friend a hundred rubles so he can buy you a glass of lemonade from him. In your reports — sales growth, your friend has a full glass, and investors are thrilled with your…
Dirty work for 'clean' intelligence: how Indian women pay with their mental health for the safety of your neural networks
Imagine a typical Indian village: the sound of pots and pans, children's cries, the smell of spices. And amid this pastoral scene sits a young woman with a laptop on a clay ledge.
Palantir and Lord Mandelson: why British elites fear the digital sword
Imagine you are building a digital fortress for an entire country, but you entrust the keys to the gates to a man who has spent years masterfully playing political shadows.