Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into Meta and Character.AI, aiming to determine if they are engaging in deceptive trade practices by marketing their AI technology as mental health tools. This inquiry highlights concerns over child safety, data privacy, and targeted advertising practices related to AI chatbots. Paxton’s press release emphasized the […]
OpenAI has recently unveiled an update for its latest model, GPT-5, aimed at making it "warmer and friendlier." This announcement comes in the wake of a somewhat turbulent rollout of the model, as acknowledged by CEO Sam Altman, who referred to it as “a little more bumpy than we’d hoped for.” Many users expressed a […]
AI-powered stuffed animals are making their way into children’s lives, presenting themselves as potential alternatives to screen time. These cuddly companions, like Grem and Grok from the startup Curio, are marketed as engaging, interactive toys that can bond with kids using AI chatbots. However, Amanda Hess from The New York Times expresses skepticism about these […]
While artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly pervasive, its capabilities are largely restricted to a small subset of the world’s approximately 7,000 languages, which leaves many communities without adequate support. In response, NVIDIA has taken a significant step to address this issue, particularly in Europe. The company recently launched an open-source initiative that enables developers […]
The U.S. government is reportedly considering taking a stake in Intel to bolster its U.S. manufacturing capabilities, especially in light of the company’s delayed Ohio chip factory. This development comes as Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan faces pressure from the Trump administration, which recently suggested that Tan resign due to alleged conflicts of interest, particularly concerning […]
Igor Babuschkin, a co-founder of Elon Musk’s xAI, announced his departure from the company in a post on X. He led engineering at the startup, helping establish xAI as a significant player in AI model development shortly after its inception in 2023. In his announcement, Babuschkin recalled his first meeting with Musk, during which they […]
Demand for AI companion applications is on the rise, with the industry projected to generate $120 million by the end of 2025. Data from app intelligence firm Appfigures reveals that there are currently 337 active AI companion apps, with 128 launched in just the first half of 2025. These apps, distinct from general-purpose chatbots, enable […]
Seoul-based Datumo has successfully raised $15.5 million to enhance its capabilities in AI safety and evaluation, reaching a total of approximately $28 million in funding. Investors in this round include Salesforce Ventures, KB Investment, ACVC Partners, and SBI Investment. Founded in 2018 by David Kim and five KAIST alumni, Datumo started as an AI data […]
Nvidia and AMD are navigating a new landscape in the AI chip market, altering their previous narrative centered around U.S. national security. According to a report by the Financial Times, the two companies have agreed to hand over 15% of their revenue from sales of high-end AI chips to China to the U.S. government. This […]
The deployment of artificial intelligence is racing ahead, but Suvianna Grecu, founder of the AI for Change Foundation, cautions that prioritizing speed over safety could lead to a "trust crisis." She emphasizes the necessity of immediate and robust governance to avoid "automating harm at scale." Grecu highlights that the real ethical danger lies not in […]