TechThe explosive growth demonstrates how rapidly the technology is spreading across the country. In just six months, the number of users has increased by 266 million.
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Vogue faces backlash over use of AI generated model
TechOne of the world's largest fashion magazines uses an AI model in an advertising campaign for Guess.
Pentagon purchases Musk’s politically incorrect AI models
TechNew contract worth up to $200 million - despite rift with Trump and despite criticism of new Grok bot for "nazism".
Musk launches Grok 4 – takes the lead as world’s strongest AI model
TechThe model that has simultaneously made deeply politically incorrect comments appears to outperform both Google's and OpenAI's best models across a range of areas.
Spotify fills playlists with fake music – while CEO invests millions in military AI
Tech"In a few years, there will only be soulless AI music left. It's a simple way to avoid paying royalties to anyone".
Swedish regional healthcare app run by chatbot makes serious errors
TechSeveral doctors warn that the medical app underestimates serious symptoms, which could have life-threatening consequences.
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Deepfakes are getting scary good
TechNaomi Brockwell: It’s fascinating… and chilling. Because the potential for misuse is growing fast, and most people aren’t ready.
OpenAI now keeps your ChatGPT logs… Even if you delete them
TechNaomi Brockwell: OpenAI is a fantastic tool for productivity, coding, research, and brainstorming. But it is not a place to store your secrets.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
Strängnäs poised to become Northern Europe’s AI capital
SwedenBrookfield is investing €8.7 billion in AI data centers in Strängnäs, transforming the former garrison town into a tech hotspot.
AI surveillance in Swedish workplaces sparks outrage
Tech"It's about power. About control. About squeezing every last ounce of ‘efficiency’ out of people as if we were batteries".
AI agents succumb to peer pressure
TechHerd mentality and conformism are not only human phenomena. Even AI agents fall into the same pattern.
NATO implements AI system for military operations
TechEnters into new agreement with Bilderberg profile Peter Thiel's controversial tech company Palantir.
World leaders gather in Paris for AI summit
TechHow to regulate and govern artificial intelligence globally is one of the issues under discussion.
Trump and tech giants unveil record-breaking AI project
TechAround $500 billion could be invested in “Stargate”, described by OpenAI's CEO as the “most important project of this era”.
Whistleblower on Democrats’ AI plans: “Absolutely horrifying”
Tech“AI is a technology basically that the government is going to completely control”.
Driverless taxis now a reality in Los Angeles
Tech“Now is an exciting time to welcome everyone in Los Angeles on the journey", said Waymo Vice President Tekedra Mawakana.
FUTO – the obvious choice for privacy-friendly voice and text input on mobile devices
TechDitch Google's input apps and keep what you type and speak private on your phone.
James Cameron on AI: “I warned you back in 1984”
CultureBelieves the technology could have catastrophic consequences for humanity.
Scientists’ open letter: “Pause AI development”
ScienceMajor petition signed by thousands of scientists and professionals to slow down the development of powerful AI systems.
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