Perplexity AI, the fast-growing startup backed by Nvidia and aiming to rival Google in AI search, is in active discussions with smartphone manufacturers to pre-install its new mobile browser, Comet, on devices, CEO Aravind Srinivas told Reuters on Friday. If successful, the move could dramatically increase Perplexity’s user base by leveraging what’s known as browser […]
Artificial intelligence is becoming a fixture in nearly every aspect of daily life — from phones and apps to search engines and even drive-through menus. The growing integration of AI-powered assistants into web browsers highlights just how much the way we search for and consume information has shifted in recent years. But with this shift […]
The European Commission has released new guidelines to help companies operating AI models deemed to pose systemic risks comply with the European Union’s AI Act. These guidelines are intended to ease concerns among AI developers and businesses about the regulatory demands of the AI Act, while offering greater clarity on how to meet the law’s […]
Despite the hype around artificial intelligence as a productivity booster, a new study reveals that AI tools may actually slow down experienced software developers—especially when working on codebases they know well. The study, conducted by AI research nonprofit METR, examined how seasoned developers performed when using Cursor, a popular AI coding assistant, on open-source projects […]
The United Nations is urging tech companies to adopt advanced detection tools to combat the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes, warning of their potential to disrupt elections and facilitate financial fraud. In a report released Friday during its AI for Good Summit in Geneva, the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) emphasized the urgent need for […]
AI-powered therapy chatbots may pose serious risks to mental health users by offering stigmatizing or inappropriate responses, according to a new study from Stanford University researchers. The study, titled “Expressing stigma and inappropriate responses prevents LLMs from safely replacing mental health providers,” evaluates five language model-based chatbots designed to simulate therapeutic conversations. Researchers assessed the […]
This week’s sweeping layoffs at Microsoft have hit its gaming division particularly hard, leaving many industry professionals reeling. Amid studio closures and game cancellations, Xbox Game Studios executive producer Matt Turnbull offered a controversial suggestion: use AI tools like ChatGPT to ease the emotional and mental toll of job loss. In a LinkedIn post that […]
Artificial intelligence is becoming embedded in everything we do — from writing and coding to driving and searching. But as we lean harder on these tools, we’re at risk of losing the very skills that made us smart in the first place. Just as calculators made mental math feel redundant, or GPS apps dulled our […]
The European Union has confirmed it will proceed with its planned timeline for implementing the AI Act, despite mounting pressure from over a hundred tech companies calling for a delay, according to Reuters. Global tech giants—including Alphabet, Meta, Mistral AI, and ASML—have urged the European Commission to postpone the rollout of the landmark legislation, arguing […]
The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT is transforming how employees work — but it’s also creating a dangerous cybersecurity blind spot. As more teams adopt AI tools without IT approval, sensitive data may be exposed, and most leaders are still underestimating the risks. This trend, often called shadow IT, isn’t new. But now, […]
Google has just unveiled Doppl, a new experimental app that uses AI to show you how different outfits might look on your own body. Now available in the U.S. on both iOS and Android, the app offers a personalized and interactive way to explore your style. With Doppl, users can virtually try on clothing using […]
A group of prominent authors — including Lauren Groff, Lev Grossman, R.F. Kuang, Dennis Lehane, and Geoffrey Maguire — has issued an open letter urging book publishers to limit their reliance on artificial intelligence tools. The writers are calling for clear commitments to prioritize human creativity, such as pledging to continue hiring real audiobook narrators […]