A major new study suggests that many of the tests used to evaluate artificial intelligence are unreliable and frequently exaggerate what AI systems can actually do. Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute, working with more than thirty collaborators from other institutions, analyzed 445 widely used AI benchmarks. These benchmarks are the primary tools developers use […]
Corporate real estate companies are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence, but only a small fraction are reaching the outcomes they hoped for. A new survey from Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), which gathered responses from more than 1,000 real estate leaders across 16 global markets, reveals a striking contrast between enthusiasm and real impact. JLL’s 2025 global […]
The global race to build the infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence is accelerating fast. Google, part of Alphabet, announced a 40 billion dollar investment to build three new data centers in Texas over the next two years. The move reflects a broader trend across the tech sector, as companies rapidly scale up computing and energy […]
A senior researcher at the Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek warns that, despite its short-term benefits, AI could have a major negative impact on humanity in the long run. At the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, researcher Chen Deli emphasized that in the next 5–10 years, AI technologies could lead to massive job […]
Artificial intelligence–powered web browsers are the latest sensation in Silicon Valley — and also the newest cybersecurity headache. This month, both OpenAI and Perplexity AI unveiled their AI browsers, pitching them as the next big leap for everyday internet use. These new tools let users navigate the web with a built-in “agent” capable of summarizing […]
Like many students, 15-year-old Neil Kumar used to misplace water bottles and jackets at school or the gym — small inconveniences that add up to a massive problem nationwide. Each year, millions of forgotten items pile up in lost-and-found boxes or end up in landfills. Now, the Bellevue High School freshman has come up with […]
When Deirdre Hall had her routine mammogram last summer, everything seemed perfectly normal. Her radiologist saw no signs of cancer — no shadows, lumps, or irregular patches. But then, artificial intelligence intervened. The screening software had circled a small area in the upper part of Hall’s left breast that it found suspicious. Because of that […]
Meta is expanding its AI-powered photo editing capabilities inside Facebook. A new feature — now rolling out to all users in the U.S. and Canada — allows Meta AI to scan the photos stored on your phone’s camera roll and suggest creative edits, even before you share them online. Users who opt in will receive […]
The European Commission has unveiled a €1 billion ($1.1 billion) initiative aimed at boosting the adoption of artificial intelligence across critical industries, part of a broader effort to reduce the bloc’s dependence on U.S. and Chinese technologies. The new “Apply AI” strategy builds on an action plan introduced in April that sought to ease the […]
Global financial regulators are stepping up efforts to monitor the growing risks linked to the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across the banking and financial sectors. Authorities are increasingly concerned that institutions rely too heavily on the same AI models and specialized hardware, creating potential “herd effects” that could amplify systemic risks. “This heavy reliance […]
A new study reveals a growing paradox among Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): while many are rushing to adopt artificial intelligence, they’re neglecting the fundamental digital tools that form the foundation of true digital transformation. According to research by French fintech company Qonto, 46% of European SMEs now use AI tools such as ChatGPT […]
Meta is expanding how it personalizes your experience across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp — and now, that includes your conversations with its AI assistant. Beginning December 16, Meta will start using topics from your text and voice chats with Meta AI to tailor the ads, suggested posts, Reels, and Facebook groups you see. For example, […]