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AI-Generated School Photo Draws a Parent’s Objection
A mother is pushing back after her 6-year-old brought home an AI-generated photograph from school.
Appeals Court Criticizes AI Errors in Mississippi DEI Ruling
An appeals court sharply criticized a federal judge over AI-related errors in a ruling involving Mississippi’s DEI law.
Long-Known Internet Security Threat Escalates With AI
A security vulnerability known for 22 years reportedly became a much more urgent problem within two days as AI amplified the threat.
American Express Plans Workforce Reduction as It Prepares for AI
American Express is cutting 5% of its workforce as the company says it is preparing for the growing role of artificial intelligence.
Signal Conversations Lead to OpenAI Researcher Firings
Private conversations conducted over Signal reportedly resulted in researchers losing their jobs at OpenAI.
Wall Street Looks Beyond the AI Spending Boom
Wall Street is beginning to consider what could follow the current period of intense investment and enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence.
Meta’s Muse Gains Momentum as Questions Turn to Returns
Meta’s Muse is seeing strong uptake, while questions are emerging about when that success will translate into a financial payoff.
OpenAI Lowers Its Valuation Target to $1.25 Trillion
OpenAI has reduced its valuation target to $1.25 trillion after previously seeking a higher price.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Heads to Kazakhstan
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is making his first trip to Kazakhstan as the country attracts broader interest and ambitious plans.
Sam Altman Questions Whether AI Problems Can Simply Be Patched
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he no longer believes all of the bugs associated with AI can simply be fixed through continued patching.
Strategist Warns an AI Crash Would Bring an Inevitable Downturn
Strategist Dario Perkins argues that a cyclical downturn would be unavoidable if the artificial intelligence boom turns into a crash.
AI Becomes a Confidant for Personal Conversations
A New York Times opinion piece examines the practice of people discussing their personal lives with artificial intelligence systems.
Experts Question Anthropic’s Findings on AI and Work
Experts are challenging an Anthropic report describing how artificial intelligence has changed work within the company.
Anthropic Moves Into European Consulting
Anthropic has struck a deal to establish a consultancy in Europe, expanding the AI company’s presence in the region.
AI Spending Concerns Send the Nasdaq Sharply Lower
The Nasdaq fell more than 750 points as investors worried that the enormous sums being spent on artificial intelligence may not deliver sufficient returns.
Texas Longhorns Bring AI Into the Sports Playbook
The University of Texas Longhorns used artificial intelligence against Florida in what is being described as a new direction for the school’s sports programs.
AI-Powered Cameras Watch Border Communities as Deepfake Politics Draw Scrutiny
AI-powered cameras monitoring border towns and controversy surrounding a midterm election attack ad highlight the technology’s growing role in surveillance and political communication.
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