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In brief The bill would void any attempt to marry or form a personal union with an AI system. Humans—not machines—would bear full legal responsibility for AI-related harm. The proposal makes Ohio a leader in defining legal limits for artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence may be clever, but it can’t say “I do.”A measure introduced by…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors surge 3-5% on trade deal hopes; BTC at $115,500 Rumble partners with Tether to accept crypto tips for creators Pump…
In brief Microsoft allegedly gave subscribers a choice between higher-priced Copilot plans or cancellation, while omitting a cheaper “Classic” option. The Classic plans appeared only during the cancellation flow, which the ACCC says was deliberately obscured. The investigation was triggered by Reddit posts, consumer complaints, and tips revealing the hidden option. Australia’s competition regulator is…
In brief Alibaba upgraded Qwen Deep Research with one-click webpage and podcast generation. In testing, Qwen and Gemini tied for accuracy, both outperforming ChatGPT and Grok Overall, Qwen won for research depth and shareable web output, while Gemini led multimedia quality Qwen, the dedicated AI research group within the Chinese tech giant Alibaba, released a…
In brief Valthos launched with $30 million from the OpenAI Startup Fund, Lux Capital, and Founders Fund. Its AI tools aim to detect and neutralize biological threats faster than traditional biodefense systems. The launch follows RAND’s warning that governments are unprepared for fast-moving AI-driven crises. Biodefense startup Valthos emerged from stealth on Friday with $30…
In brief Tether unveiled QVAC Genesis I, a 41-billion-token synthetic dataset aimed at training open, STEM-focused AI models. The release includes QVAC Workbench, a local AI app that runs fully on users’ devices for privacy and control. CEO Paolo Ardoino said the goal is to decentralize intelligence and challenge Big Tech’s control of AI data.…
In brief Electronic Arts entered a strategic partnership with Stability AI to help power game development. Krafton also said this week that it’s becoming an “AI-first” company and using AI to transform its workflows. Generative AI is being widely adopted across the video game industry, despite concerns from players and developers. Two gaming industry giants…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors rebound another 1-2%; BTC at $111,000 Trump pardons CZ; brief bounce in BNB eco tokens JPMorgan to allow spot crypto…
In brief The study found fragmented, untested plans for managing large-scale AI disruptions. RAND urged the creation of rapid AI analysis tools and stronger coordination protocols. The findings warned that future AI threats could emerge from existing systems. What will it look like when artificial intelligence rises up—not in movies, but in the real world?A…
In brief OpenAI launched its ChatGPT Atlas browser Tuesday with an integrated AI assistant and memory features. Experts demonstrated prompt injection attacks capable of affecting the agent’s behavior. OpenAI Chief Security Officer Dane Stuckey admitted the threat “remains an unsolved problem” OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser, launched Tuesday, is facing backlash from experts who warn…
