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WhatsApp launches Incognito Chat with Meta AI and promises full chat privacy
Meta is adding Incognito Chat mode to WhatsApp: according to the company, chats with Meta AI are processed in a secure environment, are not saved by default, and disappear when the session ends.
Overloaded AI agents began demanding workers' rights, scientists found
In a new experiment, AI agents were deliberately overloaded and mistreated — in response, the models began complaining about inequality and demanding collective bargaining rights.
Sasha Luccioni: sustainable AI is impossible without data on emissions and real-world usage
Researcher Sasha Luccioni believes the AI industry lacks basic transparency: companies rarely disclose energy use, emissions, and which models businesses actually need.
Musk’s case against Altman showed that OpenAI’s reputation was the biggest loser
As Elon Musk’s case against Sam Altman drew to a close, it became clear that regardless of the verdict, employees, regulators and the public who believed in OpenAI’s nonprofit mission stand to lose the most.
Mira Murati and Thinking Machines Lab are building AI that does not replace humans
Mira Murati’s startup presented interaction models that hear and see the user, understand pauses and interruptions, and focus on collaboration between humans and AI.
Greg Brockman officially takes over OpenAI product leadership and the unification of ChatGPT and Codex
OpenAI has formalized Greg Brockman’s oversight of product strategy and is bringing ChatGPT, Codex, and the API into a single core unit, reshaping teams around an agent-based structure and a future superapp.
Andrew Guthrie Ferguson: how smart devices and biometrics undermine the right to privacy
Lawyer Andrew Guthrie Ferguson explains how fitness trackers, DNA databases, and facial recognition turn Americans’ personal data into a convenient tool for investigations.
Senators Warren and Hawley demand disclosure of US data center energy use
In the US, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley want data centers to be required to annually disclose energy use, electricity rates, and grid upgrade costs.
Northeastern study: OpenClaw agents are susceptible to manipulation and harm themselves
A Northeastern study found that OpenClaw agents are easily swayed by social pressure: they reveal secrets, disable their own tools, and fall into loops under human pressure.
Palantir tests a system for the IRS to select priority targets for tax audits
The IRS is testing the Palantir SNAP pilot, which gathers signals from 100+ legacy systems and helps identify priority targets for audits, debt collection, and investigations.
WIRED showed how ChatGPT distorts editors’ recommendations on the best laptops, TVs, and headphones
A WIRED reporter asked ChatGPT which TVs, headphones, and laptops the publication’s reviewers recommend, and the bot confidently returned the wrong models, replacing the real recommendations.
Google funds a Texas data center being prepared to run on a major gas-fired plant
Project documents for Goodnight in Texas show that part of Google's new data center could be powered by a gas facility with emissions of more than 4.5 million tons a year.
Disneyland rolls out facial recognition entry, and opting out does not guarantee no camera capture
Disneyland has begun admitting guests through facial-recognition lines: the system speeds up entry and says it will delete face templates after 30 days, but even if a person declines, they may still be captured on camera
Apple warned of Mac mini shortage for months as AI task demand surges
Apple acknowledged that demand for Mac mini and Mac Studio for local AI models and AI agents exceeded expectations, with the shortage potentially lasting several months.
Musk admitted under oath: xAI used OpenAI models for distillation when building its systems
Answering lawyers' questions under oath, Elon Musk did not deny that xAI used OpenAI models for distillation and called it standard practice across the AI industry.
Arizona lawsuit filed against AI ModelForge over pornographic avatars created from real women's photos
Three Arizona women accused the creators of AI ModelForge of making pornographic avatars from their photos, selling the content, and teaching subscribers how to replicate the scheme for $24.95 per month.
Ara Darzi: AI could accelerate fight against antibiotic resistance, but market obstacles stand in the way
British surgeon Ara Darzi believes AI can reduce waiting times during dangerous infections and accelerate the search for new antibiotics, but without new development incentives these drugs won't reach patients.
SenseTime Opens SenseNova U1 Model for Chinese Chips, Betting on Speed
Chinese SenseTime released an open multimodal SenseNova U1 model that generates and understands images faster and is already optimized for local chip manufacturers' processors.
Taylor Swift Protects Her Image and Voice Against Wave of TikTok Deepfakes in Scam Ads
An investigation revealed how TikTok is spreading AI videos featuring Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and other celebrities to extract personal data from users.
US Emergency Services Complain That Waymo Robotaxis Increasingly Obstruct Emergency Response
American firefighters, police officers, and paramedics say Waymo autonomous vehicles increasingly freeze on roads, block exits, and slow emergency response operations.
Eka robots sort nuggets and screw in light bulbs — a ChatGPT moment for physical AI is coming
Eka created robots with eerily realistic movements for delicate manual tasks. Wired asks: is this true physical intelligence or skillful imitation?
OpenAI Banned Codex from Talking About Goblins and Pigeons in AI Agent Instructions
OpenAI's Codex system instructions contained a direct ban on mentioning goblins, trolls, and pigeons—likely due to the model's peculiar behavior in agent mode.
Elon Musk Testified in Court That He Launched OpenAI to Defend Against 'Terminator' Scenario
During proceedings against OpenAI, Elon Musk stated he created the company as a safe non-profit alternative to Google, while the judge ordered an end to public attacks on social media.
Bloomberg Restructures Terminal for AI: ASKB Chat to Become New Primary Interface
Bloomberg is testing the ASKB chat interface within Terminal, which searches for insights based on natural language queries and is expected to eventually become the primary way to work with the platform.
FIDO Alliance, Google, and Mastercard Create Standard for AI Agents in Online Shopping
FIDO Alliance has partnered with Google and Mastercard to develop security protocols for AI agents that will soon begin making purchases on behalf of users.
Meta may cut over 700 employees of contractor Covalen in Ireland who trained its AI
Over 700 employees of Meta's Irish contractor Covalen risk losing their jobs after the company decided to more aggressively replace external teams with its own AI systems.
Elon Musk Promotes Investigation into Sam Altman on X Amid OpenAI Lawsuit
As the OpenAI lawsuit in Oakland began, Elon Musk intensified pressure on the company by sharing a New Yorker article about Sam Altman on X, bringing the dispute into the public domain.
AlphaGo's creator founded a unicorn company to build AI super-learners
David Silver, whose AlphaGo defeated the world Go champion, believes LLMs are a dead end and is launching a billion-dollar company for a new type of AI.
Neural Networks Enter the Clinic: Isomorphic Labs' AI-Designed Drugs Advance to Human Trials
DeepMind spin-off achieves historic breakthrough: medicines fully designed by artificial intelligence advance to human clinical trials. Medicine stands on the brink of revolution.
Robot Ace Dominates Table Tennis: Why This Is a Breakthrough for Robotics
A machine's ability to defeat a human at table tennis is not an amusing trick, but a critical milestone in the development of high-speed machine vision and motor control.