Latest Artificial Intelligence Updates and Stories
Google is rolling out an update for Gemini Live that introduces a floating button, allowing users to control the AI chat seamlessly while multitasking in other applications.
Tests reveal that OpenAI's latest ChatGPT model is citing Elon Musk's AI-generated encyclopedia, Grokipedia, as a source, leading to concerns about the spread of misinformation and biased narratives.
OpenAI's move to allow erotic content on ChatGPT is raising alarms among critics, who warn the feature could intensify emotional reliance for vulnerable users and create new safety challenges.
In his debut at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Elon Musk forecasted a future where robots are more numerous than humans and provided updates on Tesla's Optimus robot and autonomous driving plans.
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2, the latest iteration of its powerful language model, which is being rolled out to paid ChatGPT users with promises of improved accuracy and fewer hallucinations.
Boston Dynamics and Google DeepMind have announced a major partnership to integrate advanced AI foundation models, including Gemini, into the next-generation Atlas humanoid robot for industrial applications.
Texas's new Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA) is now in effect, introducing stern provisions to prevent the manipulation of human behavior by AI systems, with significant penalties for violations.
Activist investor Dan Loeb's Third Point LLC has significantly increased its stakes in Microsoft and Meta, signaling strong confidence in the future of artificial intelligence. The move comes despite recent volatility in the tech market.
Experts are raising concerns that Google's AI Overviews can provide 'completely wrong' medical advice, putting public health at risk. A new study found that YouTube is cited more often than any medical website, creating an 'unregulated medical authority'.
2025 was a transformative year for artificial intelligence, with the technology moving from research labs to everyday life. Key developments included the democratization of AI tools, the rise of sovereign AI, and significant advancements in model architectures.
A new analysis from TechCrunch examines the business models and monetization strategies of leading AI labs, including Humans&, Thinking Machines Lab, World Labs, and Safe Superintelligence. The report introduces a five-level scale to measure commercial ambition.
Pope Leo XIV has issued a warning about the potential for humans to form unhealthy emotional attachments to AI chatbots. He called for regulation to prevent manipulation and protect human dignity.
The rapid growth of AI is causing a shortage of memory chips, which is expected to drive up the prices of PCs and smartphones by 10-20% in 2026. The supply constraints could last until 2027 or longer.
A growing number of workers are expressing anxiety about the impact of AI on their jobs. Therapists report an increase in patients worried about becoming obsolete, while experts like Mike Rowe warn that white-collar jobs are most at risk.
Meta has launched a new top-level initiative called 'Meta Compute' to accelerate the development of its AI infrastructure. The company plans to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in data centers and custom chips to build 'superintelligence'.
