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Anthropic claims that these self-replicating AI swarms will need something with as little computing power as an average Internet-connected device, like a smart oven or an Android TV box.
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Getting health advice from AI chatbots comes with a problem doctors may never see
Researchers warn that harmful AI health advice can go undetected because chatbot conversations may be inaccessible to doctors, leaving patients’ decisions difficult to investigate afterward.
AI companies expect a catastrophic AI incident and are reportedly preparing for the aftermath
OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI companies are preparing for a possible AI cyberattack that could disrupt essential services, damage public trust, and spark a political fight over new rules.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX just made a big move to become a mobile carrier heavyweight in the US
SpaceX has reportedly agreed to pay around $8 billion for cellular spectrum licences, bringing Elon Musk’s company closer to competing with major US mobile carriers.
A clinical study with Google’s special chatbot shows a strong future for AI in healthcare
A new clinical study suggests Google’s AMIE chatbot could support doctors by gathering patient histories and surfacing possible diagnoses before an appointment.
ChatGPT is already being weaponized to publish war propaganda in US newsrooms
An Iran-based influence campaign used ChatGPT to generate articles, tailor them for specific outlets, and create pitches that helped around 100 pieces reach real publications.
Dell’s first RTX Spark XPS is here, but Nvidia power comes at a premium
Dell’s first RTX Spark-powered XPS 16 is now available to preorder with a 3.2K Tandem OLED display, 32GB of unified memory, and a hefty $3,799.99 starting price.
You can argue with Claude, but don’t be a bully, says Anthropic
Anthropic's updated Usage Policy adds a rule against repeated, purposeless cruelty toward Claude, while clarifying restrictions on election deception, weapons, surveillance, and more.
Apple may host another launch on October 27, with new Macs and an OLED iPad mini expected
Apple is reportedly planning another hardware event around October 27, with a touch-screen OLED MacBook Pro, M6 Macs, and a new iPad mini expected.
Claude can now build live dashboards and animated explainers from your data
Anthropic just launched Claude Dashboards and Claude Motion in beta. These tools allows users to build live data visuals and animated explainers from plain language prompts.
Don’t trust AI chatbots to pick your blood pressure monitor, study warns
Popular AI chatbots struggled to identify validated home blood pressure monitors in a new study, with some tools correct only 63% to 83% of the time, and answers sometimes changed.
ChatGPT can imitate a cartoonist. Now it’s signing their name, too
ChatGPT has put real New Yorker cartoonists’ signatures on AI-generated cartoons. The artists didn’t draw them, and OpenAI’s image verification tool can’t tell readers whether a signature names the actual creator.
Prime Big Deal Days sale ends tonight, and these are my 6 last-minute picks
A Sony OLED TV, Pixel 11, and Bose headphones are among my six picks for Prime Day’s final hours.
Windows 11 is finally getting a useful battery widget for all your peripherals
Microsoft is testing a new Battery Status widget in Windows 11 that shows battery levels for your PC and connected peripherals in one place.
Intelligent UI turns ChatGPT answers into interactive tools while GPT-6 rolls out to a broader audience
ChatGPT can now build interactive answers like maps and bill splitters, and OpenAI says GPT-6 will provide instant replies to searches sooner.
Windows Search just learned to do things instead of sending me on a scavenger hunt through menus
Windows 11 Search now runs inline actions like mute and dark mode for Insiders, alongside a rebuilt WinUI 3 interface.
Asus serves Nvidia RTX Spark on ProArt 14 & 16 laptops with a sleek military-grade build
The Asus ProArt P14 starts at $2,599.99 in the US, and it will be sold via the company's official online storefront, Best Buy, and Micro Center. What sets the Asus laptops apart is their minimalist design and the overall build. Both the devices offer a MIL‑STD‑810H military-grade build.
ChatGPT for teens is getting a college planner and new study tools
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT for Teens with a College Planner and study tools that turn notes into flashcards, quizzes, and other learning materials for school.
MSI put NVIDIA RTX Spark on a flipping laptop, and it’s finally going on sale
MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ pairs a powerful Nvidia RTX Spark chip with a convertible design, 120Hz stylus-friendly OLED screen, and an RGB keyboard.
OpenAI promised safer ChatGPT for teens, but a 4,000-prompt test found its safeguards falling dangerously short
A new report says OpenAI's teen safeguards often miss crises, skip tutoring, and misjudge age. OpenAI disputes the testing.
Microsoft introduces Surface Laptop Ultra powerhouse with Nvidia Spark inside
Armed with a mini-LED screen, plenty of ports, and advanced thermals, Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2599 and it's now up for pre-orders, pitting it against Apple's MacBook Pro.
Google’s SynthID Detector just launched globally to help you spot AI-generated media
Google has launched SynthID Detector globally, giving anyone a way to check images, videos, and audio for AI-generated content carrying its watermark.
SSD prices have skyrocketed, but I found 6 Prime Day storage deals worth grabbing
SSD prices have soared, but Amazon has cut up to 42% off external and internal drives from Samsung, SanDisk, Lexar, and Acer. These are the six deals I'd buy.
Google’s AI-powered Playground can turn your game idea into something playable with simple prompts
Google is making game creation more approachable with Playground, a browser-based platform that builds playable games from simple prompts.
I went looking for budget-friendly gadgets and found 5 Prime Day deals under $50 worth buying
Looking for cheap tech that actually does something useful? I found five Prime Day deals under $50 worth grabbing while the prices are down.
I’d buy one of these 4 gaming monitors while Amazon Prime deals are still live
A monitor is one of those PC upgrades I’m usually reluctant to rush into. Too many options, and once you start looking at OLED panels, ultrawides, 4K resolutions, and high refresh rates, prices can get expensive fast. That’s exactly why Amazon Prime sales are usually a good time to start looking. I’ve reviewed the monitor […]
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