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In brief Hacker News users railed against forced AI integrations that bloat tools and disrupt workflows. Research links overexposure to AI with fatigue, stress, and “cognitive overload” in both consumers and employees. Analysts warn that user burnout, not regulation, may be the real brake on the AI gold rush. If you’ve ever grumbled at an…
In brief Bitcoin miner TeraWulf said Tuesday that it is expanding its partnership with Fluidstack. The company in August announced Google-backed plans to expand into the world of AI. TeraWulf’s stock climbed nearly 17% on Tuesday. On a largely bleak Tuesday for Bitcoin mining stocks, TeraWulf’s share price soared nearly 17% after the Nasdaq-listed firm…
In brief Rivals like xAI and OpenAI are exploring flirty or adult AI, but Microsoft is drawing a hard line. The global sex-tech market is projected to exceed $100 billion by 2030. Mustafa Suleyman says AI should “serve humanity,” not simulate romance or desire. As rival AI firms chase intimacy and realism, Microsoft is swearing…
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…
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 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…
In brief Social media platform Reddit has sued Perplexity AI, accusing the firm of an “industrial-scale” scheme to scrape its user-generated content. Reddit alleges billions of search pages were scraped through tools that bypassed its and Google’s protections. The lawsuit names Perplexity, SerpApi, Oxylabs, and AWM Proxy as defendants. Social media platform Reddit has sued…
