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In brief Claude Opus models are now able to permanently end chats if users get abusive or keep pushing illegal requests. Anthropic frames it as “AI welfare,” citing tests where Claude showed “apparent distress” under hostile prompts. Some researchers applaud the feature. Others on social media mocked it. Claude just gained the power to slam…
In brief While AI speeds up coding and playtesting, devs worry about privacy, cost, and creative control. Small studios see AI as a chance to compete, while larger publishers struggle to adapt. From smarter NPCs to new jobs, developers say AI is remaking game development. Nearly nine in 10 game developers say they’ve already built…
In brief Internal concepts include a swiveling screen nicknamed the “Pixar Lamp” that tracks user movement. A home display could launch in 2026, while the robot device may arrive in 2027. While rumors persist, Apple has not officially commented on developing humanoid robots. Apple is once again exploring robotics behind closed doors, as the company…
In brief Search.com has topped Perplexity with a $35 billion offer to buy Google Chrome, backed by JPMorgan Chase. The deal would give Search.com control of the world’s most-used browser and its search traffic. Both bids arrive as regulators eye Google, and AI players race to reshape the future of browsing. Search.com has entered the…
In brief OpenAI’s update now lets paid users switch GPT-5 between speed-first, deep-think, or auto-select modes. Previously retired GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, o3 and others return to the roster, alongside the Pro-only GPT-4.5. The new setup turns ChatGPT into a model-and-mode buffet, letting users match AI brains to the job at hand. When GPT-5 launched last week,…
In brief CoreWeave’s revenue has tripled while its order backlog grew, but losses persisted and operating margins compressed to just 2% from 20% a year ago. Shares fell by 10% after-hours as thinner margins and a bigger loss rattled investors. Observers flagged how depreciation of CoreWeave’s current hardware may mask losses, and rivals catching up…
In brief AI companions via Replika and ChatGPT-4o are fueling a billion-dollar intimacy industry. Studies show AI partners can ease loneliness, but experts warn of social and emotional costs. Experts say the trend raises questions about love, connection, and the role of technology in relationships. When Reddit user Leuvaade_n announced she’d accepted her boyfriend’s marriage…
In brief Elon Musk accused Apple of excluding Grok and X from its “Must Have” section while promoting OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Legal experts say the case could test the line between curation rights and anti-competitive conduct. The dispute comes amid ongoing antitrust probes into Apple’s App Store dominance. Billionaire Elon Musk has escalated his dispute with…
In brief GPT-5 is fast, accurate, and cost-effective at code generation, beating most rivals in logic and technical tasks. However, with its relatively small context window, it’s weak in creative and right-brain output. It’s still a work in progress and will likely get better as OpenAI iterates with updates. OpenAI finally dropped GPT-5 last week,…
In brief Grok is Elon Musk’s irreverent answer to ChatGPT—designed to be edgy, real-time, and politically incorrect. Built into X, Grok has rapidly evolved through multiple versions, with Grok 4 powered by xAI’s Colossus supercomputer. Despite its growth, Grok has faced backlash for offensive responses and accuracy issues. Created to be a more irreverent, politically…
