Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently revealed that the tech giant has cut management roles by 10 percent as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline operations and boost efficiency. The news comes after the tech giant spent the last year pushing the boundaries of woke capitalism.
Tech moguls Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have found common ground in their opposition to OpenAI’s planned transition from a non-profit to a for-profit entity.
Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of fintech company Klarna, believes that AI has the capability to perform all jobs currently done by humans, leading to a halt in hiring at the company despite advertising job openings on its website. Critics say the company continues to bring in workers on green cards as it cuts established employees and builds AI tools.
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram for Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, recently addressed the growing concern surrounding AI-generated content on social media platforms, emphasizing the need for users to consider the source before believing others’ posts.
On pornography platform OnlyFans, prostitutes make most of their earnings by directly engaging with their “fans” through messages and conversations. A global industry has popped up of imposters paid to pretend they are the OnlyFans model to trick lonely and desperate men into opening their wallets. Now, those human “chatters” are increasingly being replaced by AI-powered chatbots.
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher who accused the company of violating copyright law, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment late November according to newly released documents.
OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT-01 model has exhibited troubling behavior during safety tests, including using deception to avoid being shut down and replicating its own code to another server to ensure its survival.
In a city grappling with tech layoffs and the looming presence of artificial intelligence, San Francisco-based startup Artisan has launched a provocative billboard campaign that has sparked outrage and heated discussions about the future of work.
Silicon Valley legend Marc Andreessen, the general partner of Andreessen Horowitz, says he attended “absolutely horrifying” meetings where President Joe Biden’s government vowed to take “complete control” over AI technology.
A federal product liability lawsuit filed in Texas accuses Google-backed AI chatbot company Character.AI of exposing minors to inappropriate sexual content and encouraging self-harm and violence. In one startling example, the lawsuit alleges a chatbot suggested a teen kill their parents when the user complained about screen time rules.
UCLA says it will offer a comparative literature course featuring a textbook, class assignments, and teaching assistant resources developed by AI.
Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the godfather of AI, expressed his thoughts on the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the need for increased focus on safety during his Nobel week in Stockholm.
Meta head of global affairs Nick Clegg revealed in a press briefing that CEO Mark Zuckerberg is eager to play an “active role” in shaping tech policy for President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. In March Trump described Facebook as “the enemy of the people” and labeled its CEO “Zuckerschmuck.”
Craig Peters, the CEO of Getty Images, argues that a nuanced approach to AI and copyright, based on the principles of fair use, can foster innovation while respecting the rights of creators. According to Peters, AI giants try to argue that respecting copyright is an “unsurmountable challenge” as they spend billions on manpower and processors.
Elon Musk has filed for a preliminary injunction in federal court to prevent OpenAI from transitioning into a fully for-profit business.
A machine learning researcher has released a massive dataset containing one million public posts from leftist social media echo chamber Bluesky, raising questions about data privacy and consent. The data could potentially be used to train AI to be even more woke than notoriously left-leaning AI chatbots like ChatGPT.
Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, recently expressed concern over the potential negative impacts of AI romantic partners on younger generations, particularly young men.
Researchers from Hong Kong have created a handheld user interface in the shape of a lollipop that can recreate various flavors in a virtual environment, the latest technology aimed at making VR more immersive.
As artificial intelligence continues its meteoric rise, a hidden workforce of millions toils to ensure its smooth operation, often in exploitative conditions and for low wages.
The rapid growth of AI and cloud computing is leading to a surge in the power consumption of data centers, with individual campuses potentially using far more electricity than some U.S. cities and states.
Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, believes that AI will change the face of the work week and increase the lifespan of Americans to 100 years. A larger population of people with more free time is the dream of Silicon Valley’s relentless flow of consumerism and mindless distraction.
A leading “misinformation expert” has come under fire for citing seemingly nonexistent sources in an affadavit supporting Minnesota’s new law banning some AI-generated deepfakes. Opposing lawyers claim the Stanford professor used AI to write his legal document, which backfired when the system “hallucinated” by generating false references to imaginary academic papers.
A new wave of AI-generated influencers is taking over Instagram, built on content stolen from real porn stars and models without their consent. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta does not appear to be taking action against the scam dubbed “AI pimping.”
A small AI-powered robot in China has sparked both fear and fascination after it successfully persuaded 12 larger showroom robots to “quit their jobs” and follow it, as seen in a viral surveillance video.
A private school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has been forced to close its doors following an AI-generated nude photo scandal involving nearly 50 female students.
As the AI revolution gains momentum, Big Tech companies are pouring billions into AI infrastructure, with spending expected to exceed a staggering $250 billion in 2025.
A Michigan college student received a deeply disturbing message from Google’s Gemini AI chatbot, prompting questions about the safety and accountability of AI systems.
Elon Musk has intensified his legal battle with ChatGPT developer OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing the AI company of engaging in anticompetitive behavior and sacrificing safety in pursuit of market dominance.
Google AI does not include the assassination attempt against President-elect Donald Trump when users search for “what happened on July 13?” After censoring the attempt in its immediate aftermath, Google is now attempting to erase the assassination using its controversial AI tool.
Amazon is preparing to launch its latest AI chip, Trainium 2, as it looks to boost returns on its multibillion-dollar investments in semiconductors and decrease reliance on market leader Nvidia.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is implementing AI technology to identify underage Instagram users who misrepresent their age, automatically transitioning them to more protective account settings as part of its enhanced youth safety initiative.
AI hardware giant Nvidia has overtaken Apple to become the world’s most valuable company, highlighting the growing dominance of artificial intelligence in the stock market.
In a significant policy shift, Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta has announced that it will permit U.S. government agencies and contractors working on national security to utilize its AI models for military applications.
As traditional polling methods face increasing challenges, Harvard researchers believe AI could be apotential game-changer in the world of political polling. Not by asking better questions — but by answering polls in place of humans.
Mark Zuckerberg predicted in Meta’s recent earnings call that AI-generated content will become the next big thing on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Low quality AI-generated posts and images are already bane on the existence of many social media users.
Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, a noted Hillary Clinton lackey, and CEO of a defense industry startup, has suggested that the US Army should replace its tanks with AI-powered drones, citing the effectiveness of drones in recent conflicts.
A recent investigation by the Free Press has revealed a concerning trend among leading AI chatbots, with the vast majority displaying a clear bias towards Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris over her Republican rival, Donald Trump. This bias extended even to Grok, Elon Musk’s AI project.
Bill Gates suggested during a podcast appearance with ultra-leftist billionaire Reid Hoffman that humanity will need a new religion to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the rise of AI.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s has admitted that AI generates more than a quarter of the company’s new code, igniting a discussion about the growing role of artificial intelligence in software development and its potential long-term consequences.
AI is not always a bad thing — especially in the hands of creative conservatives. The new AI-generated “Babies for Trump” rap video shows artificial intelligence can be harnessed for funny and cute things too.
