Microsoft president Brad Smith says AI needs urgent regulation. He points out that everyday goods such as milk and washing machines are subject to more oversight than the companies developing AI. On a recent BBC podcast, Smith described AI as both a “weapon and a tool” and warned that it puts global cybersecurity at risk. […]

Billie Doe discovers she’s a witch only after her newly unleashed magical abilities send her from suburbia into Hexe, a vast witch realm filled with magical creatures and powerful beings. Disney’s first full trailer for Hexed frames the journey as a consequence of adults keeping important information from their children, even when they mean well. […]

Last Thursday, Shane Mac, a tech founder and investor, found himself in an embarrassing situation when an AI agent posted his personal bank balances in a company Slack channel. This incident underscores the risks associated with linking sensitive financial information to AI tools. Mac shared on social media that the AI agent, part of his […]

Researchers have developed an AI tool that analyzes brain scans to predict and recreate what you’re seeing. This technology marks a notable advancement in brain research, using high-resolution fMRI scans to generate impressively accurate images of your thoughts. It raises important questions about mental privacy and the ethical implications of such capabilities. Michal Irani and […]

Parallel Systems has raised $100 million in a Series C round led by AVP, with participation from Hillspire, Agility Global, Cobalt Capital, Anthos Capital, Congruent Ventures, Riot Capital, and Collaborative Fund. The money will scale manufacturing of its Panther rail vehicle, which can transport freight up to 500 miles without an operator. Founded in 2020 […]