A new report details how trolls are using X’s integrated Grok AI to generate illegal deepfakes. The content targets women and girls, and X has done little to stop it. This isn’t just a tech failure; it’s a cultural one.
At CES 2026, a CEO recognized a reporter from her AI clone. The digital twin, built on the MyPersona platform, could answer questions with her voice and expressions. It shows how AI is moving beyond chatbots into eerily realistic territory.
A YouTuber tested six generations of Windows on identical hardware. Windows 11 finished last in most benchmarks, including boot speed, app opening, and memory usage, raising questions about its performance claims.
A Forbes article details the common, costly mistakes leaders make with generative AI like ChatGPT. Overreliance leads to false info, plagiarism, and security risks. The key is strategic, transparent use.
Accenture is acquiring London-based AI startup Faculty for an undisclosed sum. Faculty’s CEO, Marc Warner, will become the consultancy’s new CTO, and its 400 staff will join the firm.
Fiona Fung, an engineering lead at Anthropic, explains how to get the most from a mentor. Her key advice? Mentees must take ownership and set explicit goals from the start.
A wave of online posts claims Microsoft has rebranded Office to Microsoft 365 Copilot. The reality is more complicated, stemming from a confusing rebrand of a specific hub app that happened over a year ago.
PFAS, the notorious “forever chemicals,” are a massive environmental headache. BioLargo says its new Aqueous Electrostatic Concentrator (AEC) can remove over 99% of them from water, including the hard-to-catch short-chain varieties, for a fraction of the cost of existing methods. The first commercia
A new OpenAI report frames ChatGPT as a healthcare ally, with 3 in 5 U.S. adults reportedly using AI for health tasks. The underlying story is one of a broken system where cost drives people to chatbots.
The American Psychiatric Association has a framework for evaluating mental health apps, but it was built before the generative AI boom. With millions now using tools like ChatGPT for mental health advice, experts say the model needs a major update to address AI-specific risks and benefits.
