A recent paper published in the journal JMIR Mental Health reveals a concerning connection between heavy use of AI chatbots and serious negative mental health outcomes. Conducted by UK-based researchers at Northeastern University London and King’s College London, the study…
After Matt Hardy, a machine learning engineer and co-founder of Proof of Human, shared a witty remark about Delta Airlines’ unreliable WiFi, Elon Musk jumped into the conversation. Hardy joked, “we should just sandbox the [AI] agents by giving them…
A recent investigation highlights serious concerns about how personal data may be mishandled through popular mobile games. Researchers from Proton analyzed the 100 most downloaded free Android games on the Google Play Store, which collectively amassed nearly 20 billion downloads…
Disrupt 2026 is happening from October 13 to 15. This year, the event focuses on guiding founders through the challenges of building lasting companies in the AI era. The programming and speaker lineup reflect this goal, drawing on community feedback…
Meta’s Muse AI personal assistant topped the free iOS app charts in the US, surpassing 3.4 million downloads shortly after its launch. However, whether it can maintain this impressive momentum is anything but guaranteed, considering the sheer amount of changes…
On January 3, 2026, the U.S. invaded Venezuela and captured its president, Nicolás Maduro. This military action followed a secret meeting between President Trump and Elon Musk in December 2025, where they discussed the political situation in Venezuela. Reports indicate…
Ye Lin faces up to three years in a Singaporean prison after sharing an AI-generated image of a saltwater crocodile, claiming it was lurking in the Pandan Reservoir, which led to the shutdown of the city-state’s largest reservoir for several…
OpenAI has unveiled two new shopping features for ChatGPT, including a way for users to virtually try on clothing and accessories. This announcement came on Thursday, marking a significant advancement in how AI can improve online shopping experiences. The virtual…
Google recently made strides in space technology by launching its prototype orbital compute satellite aboard a SpaceX rocket. This event marks the first time Google has sent one of its advanced chips into orbit, featuring a Google Tensor Processing Unit…
Sony has made a notable upgrade by extending its AI-powered upscaling technology, Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), to the standard PS5. Previously exclusive to the PS5 Pro, this feature now allows base console owners to enhance their gaming experience with…