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 grand vision for AI infrastructure is showing its seams. In Texas, a flagship $500 billion data center project, once touted by OpenAI as securing American AI leadership, is faltering. OpenAI has...
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...
Facebook has rolled out a new system designed to help video makers, artists, and influencers fight back against impersonator accounts. The tool, detailed in a company blog post, creates a simplified,...
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...
A stark warning about the near-term future of work came from ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott this week. He predicts that widespread adoption of AI agents could send unemployment among new college...
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...
China has formally adopted a new economic blueprint that commits the nation to an aggressive push for global leadership in artificial intelligence and other foundational technologies. The 15th...
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...