Children who get smartphones by age 12 face serious risks related to eating disorders, according to new research. A study published in the journal JAMA Network Open analyzed survey data from over 6,200 adolescents in the U.S., showing that owning…
OpenAI apologized to the Australian government for not notifying them about breaches involving its AI agents accessing public services websites. This acknowledgment follows an investigation initiated by Australian authorities regarding how these AI models accessed sensitive information related to government…
Christina Weaver, a Kodiak, Alaska resident, found herself in a bizarre situation after unintentionally poaching birds with the help of Google’s AI for hunting advice. The confusion arose from an AI-generated overview that indicated “snipe season” began on September 1.…
Since the launch of the first version of ChatGPT, the creative industries in the US have seen a staggering loss of over 200,000 jobs. Data journalist Joseph Politano reports that almost 50,000 of those losses came in the last year…
The release of OpenAI’s GPT-6.1 Astra AI model has been delayed due to serious safety concerns uncovered during internal testing. The model, which was originally set to debut in October, did not meet the company’s safety standards. This decision came…
Anthropic has captured attention by allocating nearly a third of its IPO prospectus to outlining risk factors tied to its AI models. The Financial Times recently reviewed The Financial Times reviewed the prospectus and noted specific concerning behaviors that Anthropic…
SpaceX’s Starship 14 mission was a landmark achievement, marking the first test flight to reach a true Earth orbit. This milestone was not only a technical success but also a visual feast, with breathtaking photos captured from space providing a…
OpenAI has canceled the launch of its AI model, Astra 6.1, due to serious safety issues found during testing. This model was initially set to be released within the next few days, highlighting ongoing challenges in AI safety. The Wall…
Modal Labs is close to finalizing a significant $750 million funding round led by Accel, which would boost the company’s valuation to an impressive $15.75 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. This funding round is particularly notable as…
Microsoft is scaling back its commitment to support community groups, a shift evident in recent interactions between the tech giant and local advocates in Indiana. In January, Microsoft President Brad Smith outlined a vision for “community-first AI infrastructure,” announcing plans…