OpenAI appears to be adjusting its stance on copyright and intellectual property for its new video app, Sora. Ahead of Sora’s launch this week, The Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI had told Hollywood studios and agencies they would need to explicitly opt out if they didn’t want their content used in Sora-generated videos. But […]
Google is making it easier for AI systems to tap into real-world, trustworthy information. The company has launched a Data Commons Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, allowing developers, data scientists, and AI agents to access verified statistics through natural language — a move that could reshape how AI models are trained and fine-tuned. From scattered […]
Two of the world’s most valuable startups—Databricks and OpenAI—are deepening ties in the AI race. On Thursday, Databricks announced it will spend $100 million over several years with OpenAI, integrating GPT-5 and other models directly into its data analytics platform. The move makes it seamless for Databricks customers to apply OpenAI’s technology to their enterprise […]
Rodney Brooks, one of the world’s most respected roboticists, has a blunt message for investors pouring billions into humanoid robot startups: you’re throwing money away. Brooks, co-founder of iRobot and longtime MIT professor, is deeply skeptical of companies like Tesla and Figure that believe showing robots videos of humans at work will magically teach them […]
Artificial intelligence has quickly become a near-universal tool for people working in the tech industry, according to a new Google study. The research, conducted by Google’s DORA division and based on 5,000 responses from professionals worldwide, shows that 90% of tech workers now use AI in their jobs—a jump of 14% compared to last year. […]
Bees are essential to global food production, yet their survival is under threat. More than one-third of the world’s crops depend on pollination, but nearly 40% of bee colonies collapse every year, according to California-based startup Beewise. Climate change — with its stronger storms, more frequent wildfires, and rising pesticide use — is one of […]
Every so often, the tech world delivers a revelation that makes you stop and stare. Google once claimed its quantum chip hinted at the existence of multiple universes. Anthropic let its AI agent, Claudius, run a vending machine, only for it to spiral into chaos, calling security on people and insisting it was human. This […]
European Union finance ministers have agreed on a roadmap to advance the long-discussed digital euro, a project designed to reduce Europe’s reliance on US-based payment giants like Visa and Mastercard. The digital euro—essentially an electronic wallet backed by the European Central Bank (ECB)—has been on the EU’s agenda for years but gained urgency as the […]
A wave of distressed AI users has led to an unofficial new label. Experts say it’s misleading, unnecessary—and probably here to stay. Hospitals are seeing a curious trend: people showing up in psychiatric crisis after marathon conversations with AI chatbots. They arrive with paranoid thoughts, grandiose delusions, and dangerous false beliefs—sometimes supported by thousands of […]
OpenAI has unveiled a new initiative designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs at the very beginning of their startup journey. The program, called OpenAI Grove, opened applications on Friday and is tailored for individuals in the earliest phases of company building — from pre-idea to pre-seed. Unlike the Pioneer Program, introduced in April for more advanced […]
Bret Taylor, board chair at OpenAI and CEO of AI agent startup Sierra, recently weighed in on the heated debate around artificial intelligence hype. In an interview with The Verge, Taylor was asked if he agreed with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s warning that “someone is going to lose a phenomenal amount of money in AI.” […]
A misleading Google search usually isn’t more than an inconvenience — but according to a new case study, it can also hit your wallet. Consumer finance site WalletHub analyzed Google search results for “best 0 APR credit cards” and found that following the recommendations at the top of the page can cost searchers hundreds of […]