EconomyThe US technology and warehouse sectors are experiencing record job losses linked to AI adoption.
Topic: The future of AI
Musk plans data centers in space using Starlink satellites
TechThe AI revolution is driving tech giants to seek storage solutions beyond Earth.
Musk praises Google’s quantum breakthrough: “Starting to become relevant”
TechThe Quantum Echoes algorithm is 13,000 times faster than classical supercomputers.
Over half a billion Chinese users embrace generative AI
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.
OpenAI launches AI-powered browser – challenges Google with ChatGPT Atlas
TechOpenAI enters the browser market with ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-based challenger to Google Chrome.
AI boom strengthens the Swedish krona
EconomyThe Swedish krona is the strongest European currency against the weak dollar so far this year.
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Researcher: We risk losing ourselves to AI gods
Tech"It is we who hand over power over our lives, our courage, faith, and ultimately ourselves", says Carl Öhman, researcher at the Department of Political Science at Uppsala University.
Professor: We’re trading source criticism for speedy AI responses
Science"Who decides how language models are trained, on what types of texts and with what purpose?", asks Olof Sundin.
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.
Anthropic challenges Google and OpenAI with new AI flagship model
TechAI company Anthropic launches Claude Sonnet 4.5, which is described as the company's most advanced AI system to date.
AI-created viruses can kill bacteria
Science"If someone did this with smallpox or anthrax, I would have grave concerns", warns Craig Venter, a pioneer in synthetic biology.
China plans fully AI-controlled economy by 2035
EconomyAI technology is expected to reach a 90 percent adoption rate by 2030 and practically become a new type of infrastructure in China.
New robot takes on household chores
TechThe AI robot Helix can wash dishes, fold laundry and collaborate with other robots.
AI bots becoming Swedes’ psychologists
Sweden"People say it's their best friend and best advisor".
OpenAI launches GPT-5 – Here are the new features in the latest ChatGPT model
Tech"The first time it really feels like talking to an expert at researcher level in any subject", claims CEO Sam Altman.
OpenAI opens data center in Norway
TechIn Norway, OpenAI is planning to establish one of Europe's largest AI data centers as part of the global Stargate project.
Zuckerberg: Skipping AI glasses puts you at a “cognitive disadvantage”
Tech"The ideal form factor for AI, because you can let an AI see what you see throughout the day, hear what you hear, and talk to you", believes the Meta CEO.
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.
Samsung and Tesla sign billion-dollar deal for AI chip manufacturing
TechSamsung and Tesla have signed an agreement worth $16.5 billion for the manufacturing of next-generation AI chips.
Artists flee Spotify after Ek’s defense investment
Culture"Spotify CEO Daniel Ek invests millions in Al military drone technology. We just removed our music from the platform", writes one of the bands now boycotting the Swedish music streaming service.
Proton launches privacy-focused AI assistant to compete with ChatGPT
TechThe AI assistant Lumo neither stores nor trains on users' conversations and can be used freely without login.
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".
Nvidia becomes first company to reach four trillion dollars in market value
EconomyThe chip giant's stock soared as the AI boom continues to drive growth, causing CEO Jensen Huang's personal wealth to explode.
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".
Tech giants’ executives become US military officers – gain power over future warfare
TechTop executives from Meta, Palantir and OpenAI sworn into US Army Reserve – to drive military's new era of AI, drones and digital warfare
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
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