A popular open-source AI agent, OpenClaw, contains significant security weaknesses that could let attackers steal sensitive data or take control of systems, according to a warning from China's...
As artificial intelligence moves from labs into the mainstream, two recent figures suggest the road ahead may be uneven. A significant majority of Americans, between 60 and 77 percent, report feeling...
Meta is reportedly evaluating a significant reduction in its workforce, with internal discussions suggesting cuts could reach 20% or more of its employees. According to a Reuters report, such a move...
As we move deeper into 2026, a dominant theory in artificial intelligence is hardening into conventional wisdom. It’s a theory built on three pillars: Alignment, Control, and Power. I believe this...
A $2 billion undersea cable, central to Meta's plan to connect billions of new users, is paralyzed by a problem engineering cannot solve: war. The 2Africa Pearls cable, a 45,000-kilometer ring...
In a field often defined by soaring predictions, John Carmack’s latest statement is a sobering counterweight. The programming pioneer, who now leads AI startup Keen Technologies, posted a simple,...
In 2026, ChatGPT is no longer just a chatbot. It’s evolving into a central hub for daily tasks, thanks to direct integrations with a growing list of popular apps. By linking your accounts, you can...
In a Hollywood increasingly defined by its relationship with artificial intelligence, Steven Spielberg offers a perspective that cuts through the noise. His concern isn't with the machines...
As of today, every paying Claude user can now ask the AI to process a staggering one million tokens in a single conversation. Anthropic has moved the feature, once a technical preview, into full...
Elon Musk has initiated a fresh wave of layoffs at his artificial intelligence company, xAI, following internal dissatisfaction with its coding assistant's performance. The move, confirmed by sources...
The long-held belief that Macs are immune to serious malware has officially collapsed. In 2026, cybersecurity teams are grappling with a sustained surge in sophisticated 'infostealers' built for...
The American public's brief honeymoon with artificial intelligence is over. According to a new Pew Research Center poll, 53% of U.S. adults now hold an unfavorable view of AI, with only 17% viewing...
Google's Gemini AI is everywhere—built into Android phones, Gmail, and Docs. The company's vision is ambitious: an AI that acts, managing schedules and completing tasks across the web. Yet, for most...
A major study in Communications of the ACM reveals a subtle force shaping AI interactions: systematic communication bias. Researchers Aniket Kesari, Nitya Nadgir, and Curtis Northcutt detail how...
In a landmark transaction that has reset the scale for venture-backed exits, Google has completed its $32 billion purchase of cybersecurity firm Wiz. The deal, which faced intense antitrust scrutiny...
Google Fiber, the ambitious project that once promised to reshape America's internet, is changing hands. Alphabet has agreed to sell the division to Bain Capital, which will merge it with its...
Spotify is testing a feature that allows users to directly edit the AI-generated profile that dictates their music recommendations. Co-CEO Gustav Söderström revealed the new tool at South by...
In a significant shift for one of AI's most-watched startups, xAI has lost two of its original architects. Co-founders Guodong Zhang and Zihang Dai, both former Google researchers instrumental in...
A developer merges a pull request after a standard review. The code looks fine. But what runs is something else entirely. This is the reality of a new class of software supply chain attacks...
Matthew Bergman, a product liability lawyer who spent years taking on asbestos manufacturers, now sees a different kind of threat. His focus has shifted to companies building AI chatbots, and he is...