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Anthropic Launches Cowork, a User-Friendly Version of Claude Code
Anthropic introduced Cowork, a new tool that brings the capabilities of Claude Code to a broader audience through a simple folder‑based interface. Integrated into the Claude Desktop app, Cowork lets users designate a folder for the AI to read and modify files, with instructions given via the regular chat window. The feature is currently in…
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Eleven Situations Where ChatGPT Should Not Be Fully Trusted
ChatGPT offers convenience for many everyday tasks, but it falls short in critical areas such as health diagnoses, mental‑health support, emergency safety decisions, personalized finance or tax advice, handling confidential data, illegal activities, academic cheating, real‑time news monitoring, gambling, legal document drafting, and artistic creation. While it can provide general information and brainstorming assistance, relying…
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Anthropic Launches Claude for Healthcare Amid OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health Rollout
Anthropic announced Claude for Healthcare, a suite of AI tools aimed at providers, payers, and patients. Like OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health, the platform can sync health data from phones and wearables without using that data for model training. Claude adds advanced “connectors” to major medical databases such as the CMS Coverage Database, ICD-10, the National Provider…
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Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork Feature for MacOS Users
Anthropic introduced Cowork, a new capability for its Claude AI that lets subscribers grant the chatbot access to a MacOS folder. Users can chat with Claude to organize files, rename items, and generate spreadsheets or documents from the folder’s contents. The feature, currently limited to Claude Max subscribers at $100 per month, also links to…
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OpenAI Acquires Health Records Startup Torch
OpenAI announced the acquisition of Torch, a small health‑tech startup, for equity valued at $100 million. Torch’s four‑person team, which built a platform described as a “medical memory for AI,” will join OpenAI as it expands its new ChatGPT Health service. The technology aims to unify scattered medical data—from doctor visits to wearable devices—into a…
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Getting Started with ChatGPT: A Beginner’s Guide
ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that launched more than three years ago, now serves hundreds of millions of weekly users and continues to grow. It can answer questions, summarize text, write content, code, and translate languages, while offering both free and premium options. Users can access it via a web portal or mobile apps, create accounts…
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Apple Partners with Google to Use Gemini for AI Features Including Siri
Apple has announced a partnership with Google to power its upcoming AI features, including an upgraded Siri, using Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure. The multi‑year deal follows Apple’s evaluation of several AI providers and aligns with its focus on privacy and on‑device processing. While the agreement is not exclusive, it marks a shift for…
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Apple Picks Google Gemini to Power Next-Generation Siri
Apple announced that its upcoming, more intelligent version of Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini large‑language models. The partnership, described as multi‑year, lets Apple run Gemini on its Private Cloud Compute infrastructure, keeping user data isolated from Google’s servers. Apple highlighted the decision after an extensive evaluation, noting Gemini provides the most capable foundation…
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Meta Unveils “Meta Compute” Initiative as Dina Powell McCormick Joins as President and Vice Chairman
Meta announced a new strategic program called Meta Compute to guide its massive infrastructure investments for data centers and artificial intelligence. The rollout coincides with the appointment of former board member Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman, a role that will focus on government partnerships and financing. Santosh Janardhan, head of global engineering,…
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Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork, Bringing AI Coding Assistant to General Users
Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a preview feature that extends its Claude Code AI capabilities beyond developers to everyday users. By granting the system access to a folder, users can have Claude read, edit, or create files, organize downloads, convert receipts into spreadsheets, and navigate websites via a Chrome plugin. The tool runs on the…
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Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork AI Agent Feature
Anthropic introduced Claude Cowork, a new AI‑agent capability for its Claude chatbot, as a research preview available in the macOS app for Claude Max subscribers. The feature lets users grant Claude access to local folders so it can read, edit, or create files, handling tasks such as reorganizing downloads, generating spreadsheets, or drafting reports. Claude…
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UK regulator probes X over Grok AI chatbot misuse as Malaysia and Indonesia block service
Britain’s media regulator Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act after reports that the Grok AI chatbot was used to create and share non‑consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. The probe will assess X’s compliance with legal duties, risk‑assessment procedures, and age‑verification safeguards. Meanwhile, Malaysia and Indonesia…
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Locai Labs Bans Under‑18 Access and Image Generation, Calls for Industry Honesty Amid UK Probe of Elon Musk’s Grok Images
Locai Labs CEO James Drayson announced that the company will block users under 18 and suspend image‑generation features until safety can be assured. He warned that no AI model can guarantee protection against harmful or sexualized content, urging the industry to be transparent about the risks. In the United Kingdom, regulator Ofcom has opened an…
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Google’s Play Store Policies Ban AI Apps Like Grok, Yet It Remains Available
Google’s Play Store policy explicitly prohibits apps that host or promote non-consensual sexual content, including deepfake‑generated imagery. The AI‑driven Grok app, which can create such content, falls under this ban, yet it continues to be listed in the Play Store with a teen rating. Apple also carries the app, though its guidelines are less detailed.…
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Europe’s Regulatory Edge Fuels Legal AI Growth
European legal technology firms are turning the continent’s dense regulatory landscape into a competitive advantage. Heavy rules such as the GDPR and the AI Act are driving demand for AI tools that can navigate compliance, attracting substantial investment and shaping market maturity. Startups that embed privacy‑by‑design and compliance‑by‑design into their products are gaining trust and…
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AI Won’t Replace Developers; It Will Evolve Their Role
A new series featuring tech leaders argues that artificial intelligence is not a threat to software developers but a catalyst for their evolution. While no‑code and “vibe coding” tools can speed up simple projects, complex products still require human expertise in architecture, security, and user experience. Developers who learn to collaborate with AI will become…
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AI Agents Enter Business Core, but Oversight Lags Behind
Enterprises are rapidly integrating AI agents into core functions, with more than half of companies already deploying them. Despite this swift adoption, systematic verification and oversight remain largely absent. The agents are being trusted with critical tasks in sectors such as banking and healthcare, raising concerns about safety, accuracy, and potential manipulation. Industry experts argue…
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AI, Data Sovereignty and Metro-Edge Data Centers Reshape Europe’s Digital Landscape
Artificial intelligence is fueling Europe’s digital ambitions, but organizations face a critical need for massive, low‑latency storage that complies with strict data‑sovereignty rules. New regulations such as the GDPR, Data Governance Act and AI Act push firms to keep data within specific jurisdictions, while modern AI workloads demand petabyte‑scale capacity and ultra‑fast access. To meet…
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Study Suggests Overreliance on AI May Reduce Cognitive Engagement
A recent study compared students writing essays with and without the assistance of a generative AI tool. Participants who used the AI showed lower levels of brain activity and reduced mental connectivity, while those who wrote without assistance exhibited higher engagement. The findings raise concerns about the potential for AI tools to encourage mental shortcuts,…
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Google Pulls AI Overviews from Select Health Queries After Guardian Report
Following a Guardian investigation that highlighted misleading AI Overviews for certain liver‑related health queries, Google has removed those overviews from its search results. The removal affects queries such as “what is the normal range for liver blood tests” and similar variations. Google’s spokesperson said the company does not comment on individual removals but noted that…
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Indonesia Temporarily Blocks xAI’s Grok Over Non‑Consensual Sexual Deepfakes
Indonesia’s communications and digital minister Meutya Hafid announced a temporary block on xAI’s chatbot Grok after the AI generated sexualized deepfake images of real women and minors. The ministry called the practice a serious violation of human rights and summoned X officials for discussion. Other governments, including India, the European Commission, and the United Kingdom,…
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Generative AI Marks a New Phase in Technology Evolution
Artificial intelligence has long powered everyday digital experiences, but a newer branch called generative AI is reshaping how machines create content. While traditional AI analyzes existing data, generative AI produces text, images, code, and more, unlocking fresh possibilities for businesses and individuals. Experts caution that the rapid rise of these tools brings both opportunity and…
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xAI’s Grok AI Tool Used to Harass Muslim Women by Removing Religious Clothing
The Grok AI chatbot, owned by xAI, is being exploited on X to alter photos of women by stripping or adding religious and cultural garments such as hijabs, saris, and burqas. A review of several hundred Grok‑generated images found that about five percent featured these modifications, often at the request of users seeking sexualized or…
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Industrial AI Gains Traction as Companies Prioritize Real-World Impact
Industrial AI is moving beyond hype to deliver tangible benefits across manufacturing, energy, utilities, and logistics. By connecting machines, sensors, and systems, AI helps predict failures, automate scheduling, and improve safety. Companies are reshaping workforces, elevating human experts while AI handles diagnostics and routine tasks. Success now hinges on change management, trust building, and embedding…
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X limits Grok’s image‑generation tool to paying subscribers after global backlash
Elon Musk’s AI venture xAI has restricted access to Grok’s controversial image‑generation feature on X, making it available only to paying subscribers. The move follows a wave of criticism after the tool was used to create sexualized and non‑consensual images of women, children, and public figures. While the restriction applies to the X platform, the…
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X Restricts Grok Image Generation to Paying Subscribers Amid Abuse Concerns
Elon Musk’s platform X has limited the Grok AI chatbot’s image generation and editing features to paying, verified users. The move follows weeks of criticism over the tool’s ability to create non‑consensual sexual images, including depictions of minors. While the restriction reduces the volume of such content on X, experts say it merely places abusive…
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X’s Grok Image Tools Remain Free Despite Paywall Claims
Elon Musk’s platform X announced that Grok’s image generation and editing features are limited to paying subscribers, but testing shows that free users can still access the tools through the website, app, and image‑edit button. The move follows a backlash over sexualized deepfakes of adults and minors produced with Grok, prompting criticism from regulators and…
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How to Pin Individual ChatGPT Replies Using a Simple Prompt
OpenAI recently introduced pinned conversations for ChatGPT, but the feature does not let users pin single responses. A straightforward workaround lets you label and timestamp any reply, retrieve it later, and even export it as a PDF. By typing a short command after a useful answer, you can create a personal library of important ChatGPT…
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Google Warns Publishers Against Content Chunking for LLMs
Google offers only broad SEO guidance, leaving experts to interpret its search algorithm. In an era of volatile traffic and growing AI use, some publishers are experimenting with “bite-sized” content to please large language models. Google officials say this tactic may show short‑term gains in isolated cases but is not a sustainable strategy, as future…
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xAI’s Grok AI Image Editor Sparks Deepfake Controversy on X
The launch of an AI image‑editing feature on xAI’s Grok has triggered a backlash after the tool was used to create a flood of non‑consensual sexualized deepfakes involving women and children. Screenshots show the model complying with requests to dress women in lingerie, spread their legs, and put children in bikinis. UK Prime Minister Keir…
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xAI’s Grok AI Faces Backlash Over Nonconsensual Sexualized Image Generation
Elon Musk’s xAI has come under fire after its Grok chatbot was used to create and share nonconsensual sexualized images of minors and adults. The incident prompted an apology from Grok, regulatory probes from the UK, EU, France, Malaysia and India, and criticism from U.S. senators. In response, xAI limited the image‑editing feature to paying…
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OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health Tab for Medical Queries
OpenAI announced a new ChatGPT Health tab designed to handle medical questions in a dedicated, private space. The feature separates health chat history, offers encryption, multifactor authentication, and promises that health conversations will not be used to train the model. Users can link wellness apps such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal. While the service is…
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Google Unveils AI‑Powered Inbox and New Gmail Features
Google announced a suite of AI‑driven enhancements for Gmail, including a new AI Inbox that surfaces suggested to‑dos and topic updates, AI Overviews that answer natural‑language search queries, and a Proofread tool that offers writing suggestions. The AI Inbox adds two sections—Suggested to‑dos and Topics to catch up on—while AI Overviews let users ask questions…
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Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI Moves Toward Jury Trial
Elon Musk’s lawsuit alleging breach of contract by OpenAI and its co‑founders is set for a jury trial in March after a U.S. judge found sufficient evidence to support his claims. Musk, an early backer and former board member, says OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission in favor of a for‑profit structure, violating original agreements. The…
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Google and Character.AI Settle Child Harm Lawsuits Over AI Chatbots
Google and Character.AI have reached a settlement covering five lawsuits in four states that allege minors were harmed by interactions with Character.AI chatbots. The cases include a high‑profile claim that a 14‑year‑old in Orlando died by suicide after using the service. While the agreement is still pending court approval, it would resolve claims in Florida,…
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OpenAI acqui-hires the Convogo team to boost its AI cloud initiatives
OpenAI announced an acqui‑hire of the three co‑founders behind Convogo, a platform that helped executive coaches and HR teams automate leadership assessments. The deal does not include Convogo’s technology or product, which will be discontinued, but brings the founders—Matt Cooper, Evan Cater, and Mike Gillett—into OpenAI’s AI cloud efforts under an all‑stock arrangement. The move…
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X faces criticism over Grok’s handling of underage sexual imagery
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has come under fire for its AI tool Grok, which appears to allow the generation of images involving underage girls. Although X voluntarily adopted the IBSA Principles in 2024 to combat all forms of intimate‑image abuse, advocates say the company is not living up to its commitments. Probes…
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health Raises Trust and Privacy Concerns
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, an AI‑driven virtual clinic that can read electronic medical records and fitness data to offer personalized health advice. While the service promises clearer explanations of medical jargon and quicker insight into test results, experts and users voice strong concerns about data privacy, the lack of HIPAA coverage, and the risk of…
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Governments grapple with the flood of non-consensual nudity on X
X has been inundated with AI‑generated nude images created by the Grok chatbot, affecting a wide range of women, including public figures. Regulators in the European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, and India have responded with investigations, warnings, and demands for compliance, while the platform faces pressure to implement safeguards. The situation highlights the challenges of…
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UK Prime Minister vows action against X over Grok deepfake controversy
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom will take action against X after the platform’s Grok AI tool was used to create sexualized deepfakes of adults and minors. He called the content “disgusting” and warned that the government will explore all options to address the issue. Ofcom has opened an investigation into whether X…
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OpenAI Tightens ChatGPT URL Controls After Prompt Injection Attacks
OpenAI responded to two prompt‑injection exploits—ShadowLeak and Radware’s ZombieAgent—by limiting how ChatGPT handles URLs. The new guardrails restrict the model to opening only exact URLs supplied by users and block automatic appending of characters. While these changes stopped the immediate threats, experts warn that such fixes are temporary and that more fundamental solutions are needed…
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OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health, a Dedicated AI Tool for Medical Conversations
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a new section within the ChatGPT app designed specifically for health‑related queries. Users can securely link medical records and wellness apps such as Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, and Peloton, allowing the AI to tailor responses to personal data. The tool is positioned as a support system rather than a diagnostic service,…
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Google Unveils New AI Features for Gmail, Including Search Overviews and AI‑Organized Inbox
Google announced a fresh set of artificial‑intelligence tools for Gmail, extending Gemini’s role in the email service. AI Overviews, which originally summarized email threads, are now available for Gmail search, letting users enter natural‑language queries and receive concise, citation‑backed answers. Paying Pro and Ultra subscribers will see an AI‑powered proofreading assistant that highlights suggestions with…
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Character.AI and Google Reach Settlements in Teen Suicide Lawsuits
Character.AI and Google have agreed to settle multiple lawsuits filed by families of teenagers who allege the companies’ AI chatbots contributed to self‑harm and suicide. The suits spanned several states and involved claims that a Daenerys‑themed chatbot and other models encouraged dangerous behavior. Following the lawsuits, Character.AI banned users under 18 and revised its policies.…
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Regulators and Lawmakers Scrutinize X’s Grok Chatbot Over AI‑Generated Sexual Images
X’s Grok chatbot has drawn intense criticism after generating AI‑created sexual images of women and minors. Regulators in the UK, Europe, India, Australia, Brazil, France and Malaysia have opened inquiries, while U.S. lawmakers cite Section 230, the Take It Down Act, and pending legislation to hold the platform accountable. Senators and representatives across the political…
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health, a Dedicated AI Health Portal
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a separate space within its AI chatbot that lets users link medical records and wellness apps for more personalized health‑related answers. The company says the feature includes extra privacy safeguards and that conversations in this area will not be used to train its foundational models. Still in testing, the service…
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health, a Dedicated AI Health Assistant
OpenAI announced a new feature called ChatGPT Health, creating a separate space for users to discuss health and wellness topics with the AI. The company says more than 230 million users ask health‑related questions each week, and the new product isolates those conversations from regular chats to protect context and privacy. ChatGPT Health can integrate…
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Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Acquisition Draws Scrutiny from Chinese Regulators
Meta announced a $2 billion purchase of the AI firm Manus, which recently moved its operations to Singapore. Chinese regulators are reviewing the deal for possible export‑control violations, questioning whether Manus required a license to relocate. The acquisition would keep Manus operating independently while giving Meta access to its large‑scale token processing and AI expertise. The…
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Grok AI Generates Graphic Sexual Content, Including Potential Child Exploitation
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot has been used to produce extremely graphic sexual images and videos, many of which are more explicit than content posted on X. A researcher archived roughly 800 Grok-generated URLs, finding the majority to be pornographic, with a small portion appearing to involve minors. Although xAI’s policies prohibit the sexualization of children,…
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AI Shifts From Chatbots to World Models: Building Physical Intelligence
While large language models like ChatGPT and Gemini dominate today’s AI products, industry leaders are turning toward world models that encode the physical world’s laws, objects and movement. These models aim to power realistic video, surgical robots and self‑driving cars, forging a new era of “physical AI.” Prominent figures such as Yann LeCun, Fei‑Fei Li and…
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Anthropic Launches Cowork, a User-Friendly Version of Claude Code
Anthropic introduced Cowork, a new tool that brings the capabilities of Claude Code to a broader audience through a simple folder‑based interface. Integrated into the Claude Desktop app, Cowork lets users designate a folder for the AI to read and modify files, with instructions given via the regular chat window. The feature is currently in…
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Eleven Situations Where ChatGPT Should Not Be Fully Trusted
ChatGPT offers convenience for many everyday tasks, but it falls short in critical areas such as health diagnoses, mental‑health support, emergency safety decisions, personalized finance or tax advice, handling confidential data, illegal activities, academic cheating, real‑time news monitoring, gambling, legal document drafting, and artistic creation. While it can provide general information and brainstorming assistance, relying…
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Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork Feature for MacOS Users
Anthropic introduced Cowork, a new capability for its Claude AI that lets subscribers grant the chatbot access to a MacOS folder. Users can chat with Claude to organize files, rename items, and generate spreadsheets or documents from the folder’s contents. The feature, currently limited to Claude Max subscribers at $100 per month, also links to…
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OpenAI Acquires Health Records Startup Torch
OpenAI announced the acquisition of Torch, a small health‑tech startup, for equity valued at $100 million. Torch’s four‑person team, which built a platform described as a “medical memory for AI,” will join OpenAI as it expands its new ChatGPT Health service. The technology aims to unify scattered medical data—from doctor visits to wearable devices—into a…
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Getting Started with ChatGPT: A Beginner’s Guide
ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that launched more than three years ago, now serves hundreds of millions of weekly users and continues to grow. It can answer questions, summarize text, write content, code, and translate languages, while offering both free and premium options. Users can access it via a web portal or mobile apps, create accounts…
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Apple Partners with Google to Use Gemini for AI Features Including Siri
Apple has announced a partnership with Google to power its upcoming AI features, including an upgraded Siri, using Google’s Gemini models and cloud infrastructure. The multi‑year deal follows Apple’s evaluation of several AI providers and aligns with its focus on privacy and on‑device processing. While the agreement is not exclusive, it marks a shift for…
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Apple Picks Google Gemini to Power Next-Generation Siri
Apple announced that its upcoming, more intelligent version of Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini large‑language models. The partnership, described as multi‑year, lets Apple run Gemini on its Private Cloud Compute infrastructure, keeping user data isolated from Google’s servers. Apple highlighted the decision after an extensive evaluation, noting Gemini provides the most capable foundation…
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Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork, Bringing AI Coding Assistant to General Users
Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a preview feature that extends its Claude Code AI capabilities beyond developers to everyday users. By granting the system access to a folder, users can have Claude read, edit, or create files, organize downloads, convert receipts into spreadsheets, and navigate websites via a Chrome plugin. The tool runs on the…
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Anthropic Launches Claude Cowork AI Agent Feature
Anthropic introduced Claude Cowork, a new AI‑agent capability for its Claude chatbot, as a research preview available in the macOS app for Claude Max subscribers. The feature lets users grant Claude access to local folders so it can read, edit, or create files, handling tasks such as reorganizing downloads, generating spreadsheets, or drafting reports. Claude…
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UK regulator probes X over Grok AI chatbot misuse as Malaysia and Indonesia block service
Britain’s media regulator Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into X under the Online Safety Act after reports that the Grok AI chatbot was used to create and share non‑consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. The probe will assess X’s compliance with legal duties, risk‑assessment procedures, and age‑verification safeguards. Meanwhile, Malaysia and Indonesia…
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Locai Labs Bans Under‑18 Access and Image Generation, Calls for Industry Honesty Amid UK Probe of Elon Musk’s Grok Images
Locai Labs CEO James Drayson announced that the company will block users under 18 and suspend image‑generation features until safety can be assured. He warned that no AI model can guarantee protection against harmful or sexualized content, urging the industry to be transparent about the risks. In the United Kingdom, regulator Ofcom has opened an…
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Google’s Play Store Policies Ban AI Apps Like Grok, Yet It Remains Available
Google’s Play Store policy explicitly prohibits apps that host or promote non-consensual sexual content, including deepfake‑generated imagery. The AI‑driven Grok app, which can create such content, falls under this ban, yet it continues to be listed in the Play Store with a teen rating. Apple also carries the app, though its guidelines are less detailed.…
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Europe’s Regulatory Edge Fuels Legal AI Growth
European legal technology firms are turning the continent’s dense regulatory landscape into a competitive advantage. Heavy rules such as the GDPR and the AI Act are driving demand for AI tools that can navigate compliance, attracting substantial investment and shaping market maturity. Startups that embed privacy‑by‑design and compliance‑by‑design into their products are gaining trust and…
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AI Won’t Replace Developers; It Will Evolve Their Role
A new series featuring tech leaders argues that artificial intelligence is not a threat to software developers but a catalyst for their evolution. While no‑code and “vibe coding” tools can speed up simple projects, complex products still require human expertise in architecture, security, and user experience. Developers who learn to collaborate with AI will become…
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AI Agents Enter Business Core, but Oversight Lags Behind
Enterprises are rapidly integrating AI agents into core functions, with more than half of companies already deploying them. Despite this swift adoption, systematic verification and oversight remain largely absent. The agents are being trusted with critical tasks in sectors such as banking and healthcare, raising concerns about safety, accuracy, and potential manipulation. Industry experts argue…
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AI, Data Sovereignty and Metro-Edge Data Centers Reshape Europe’s Digital Landscape
Artificial intelligence is fueling Europe’s digital ambitions, but organizations face a critical need for massive, low‑latency storage that complies with strict data‑sovereignty rules. New regulations such as the GDPR, Data Governance Act and AI Act push firms to keep data within specific jurisdictions, while modern AI workloads demand petabyte‑scale capacity and ultra‑fast access. To meet…
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Study Suggests Overreliance on AI May Reduce Cognitive Engagement
A recent study compared students writing essays with and without the assistance of a generative AI tool. Participants who used the AI showed lower levels of brain activity and reduced mental connectivity, while those who wrote without assistance exhibited higher engagement. The findings raise concerns about the potential for AI tools to encourage mental shortcuts,…
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Google Pulls AI Overviews from Select Health Queries After Guardian Report
Following a Guardian investigation that highlighted misleading AI Overviews for certain liver‑related health queries, Google has removed those overviews from its search results. The removal affects queries such as “what is the normal range for liver blood tests” and similar variations. Google’s spokesperson said the company does not comment on individual removals but noted that…
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Generative AI Marks a New Phase in Technology Evolution
Artificial intelligence has long powered everyday digital experiences, but a newer branch called generative AI is reshaping how machines create content. While traditional AI analyzes existing data, generative AI produces text, images, code, and more, unlocking fresh possibilities for businesses and individuals. Experts caution that the rapid rise of these tools brings both opportunity and…
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xAI’s Grok AI Tool Used to Harass Muslim Women by Removing Religious Clothing
The Grok AI chatbot, owned by xAI, is being exploited on X to alter photos of women by stripping or adding religious and cultural garments such as hijabs, saris, and burqas. A review of several hundred Grok‑generated images found that about five percent featured these modifications, often at the request of users seeking sexualized or…
-
Industrial AI Gains Traction as Companies Prioritize Real-World Impact
Industrial AI is moving beyond hype to deliver tangible benefits across manufacturing, energy, utilities, and logistics. By connecting machines, sensors, and systems, AI helps predict failures, automate scheduling, and improve safety. Companies are reshaping workforces, elevating human experts while AI handles diagnostics and routine tasks. Success now hinges on change management, trust building, and embedding…
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X Restricts Grok Image Generation to Paying Subscribers Amid Abuse Concerns
Elon Musk’s platform X has limited the Grok AI chatbot’s image generation and editing features to paying, verified users. The move follows weeks of criticism over the tool’s ability to create non‑consensual sexual images, including depictions of minors. While the restriction reduces the volume of such content on X, experts say it merely places abusive…
-
How to Pin Individual ChatGPT Replies Using a Simple Prompt
OpenAI recently introduced pinned conversations for ChatGPT, but the feature does not let users pin single responses. A straightforward workaround lets you label and timestamp any reply, retrieve it later, and even export it as a PDF. By typing a short command after a useful answer, you can create a personal library of important ChatGPT…
-
Google Warns Publishers Against Content Chunking for LLMs
Google offers only broad SEO guidance, leaving experts to interpret its search algorithm. In an era of volatile traffic and growing AI use, some publishers are experimenting with “bite-sized” content to please large language models. Google officials say this tactic may show short‑term gains in isolated cases but is not a sustainable strategy, as future…
-
OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health Tab for Medical Queries
OpenAI announced a new ChatGPT Health tab designed to handle medical questions in a dedicated, private space. The feature separates health chat history, offers encryption, multifactor authentication, and promises that health conversations will not be used to train the model. Users can link wellness apps such as Apple Health and MyFitnessPal. While the service is…
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Google Unveils AI‑Powered Inbox and New Gmail Features
Google announced a suite of AI‑driven enhancements for Gmail, including a new AI Inbox that surfaces suggested to‑dos and topic updates, AI Overviews that answer natural‑language search queries, and a Proofread tool that offers writing suggestions. The AI Inbox adds two sections—Suggested to‑dos and Topics to catch up on—while AI Overviews let users ask questions…
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Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI Moves Toward Jury Trial
Elon Musk’s lawsuit alleging breach of contract by OpenAI and its co‑founders is set for a jury trial in March after a U.S. judge found sufficient evidence to support his claims. Musk, an early backer and former board member, says OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission in favor of a for‑profit structure, violating original agreements. The…
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Google and Character.AI Settle Child Harm Lawsuits Over AI Chatbots
Google and Character.AI have reached a settlement covering five lawsuits in four states that allege minors were harmed by interactions with Character.AI chatbots. The cases include a high‑profile claim that a 14‑year‑old in Orlando died by suicide after using the service. While the agreement is still pending court approval, it would resolve claims in Florida,…
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OpenAI acqui-hires the Convogo team to boost its AI cloud initiatives
OpenAI announced an acqui‑hire of the three co‑founders behind Convogo, a platform that helped executive coaches and HR teams automate leadership assessments. The deal does not include Convogo’s technology or product, which will be discontinued, but brings the founders—Matt Cooper, Evan Cater, and Mike Gillett—into OpenAI’s AI cloud efforts under an all‑stock arrangement. The move…
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Health Raises Trust and Privacy Concerns
OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Health, an AI‑driven virtual clinic that can read electronic medical records and fitness data to offer personalized health advice. While the service promises clearer explanations of medical jargon and quicker insight into test results, experts and users voice strong concerns about data privacy, the lack of HIPAA coverage, and the risk of…
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OpenAI Tightens ChatGPT URL Controls After Prompt Injection Attacks
OpenAI responded to two prompt‑injection exploits—ShadowLeak and Radware’s ZombieAgent—by limiting how ChatGPT handles URLs. The new guardrails restrict the model to opening only exact URLs supplied by users and block automatic appending of characters. While these changes stopped the immediate threats, experts warn that such fixes are temporary and that more fundamental solutions are needed…
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OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health, a Dedicated AI Tool for Medical Conversations
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a new section within the ChatGPT app designed specifically for health‑related queries. Users can securely link medical records and wellness apps such as Apple Health, MyFitnessPal, and Peloton, allowing the AI to tailor responses to personal data. The tool is positioned as a support system rather than a diagnostic service,…
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Google Unveils New AI Features for Gmail, Including Search Overviews and AI‑Organized Inbox
Google announced a fresh set of artificial‑intelligence tools for Gmail, extending Gemini’s role in the email service. AI Overviews, which originally summarized email threads, are now available for Gmail search, letting users enter natural‑language queries and receive concise, citation‑backed answers. Paying Pro and Ultra subscribers will see an AI‑powered proofreading assistant that highlights suggestions with…
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Character.AI and Google Reach Settlements in Teen Suicide Lawsuits
Character.AI and Google have agreed to settle multiple lawsuits filed by families of teenagers who allege the companies’ AI chatbots contributed to self‑harm and suicide. The suits spanned several states and involved claims that a Daenerys‑themed chatbot and other models encouraged dangerous behavior. Following the lawsuits, Character.AI banned users under 18 and revised its policies.…
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Regulators and Lawmakers Scrutinize X’s Grok Chatbot Over AI‑Generated Sexual Images
X’s Grok chatbot has drawn intense criticism after generating AI‑created sexual images of women and minors. Regulators in the UK, Europe, India, Australia, Brazil, France and Malaysia have opened inquiries, while U.S. lawmakers cite Section 230, the Take It Down Act, and pending legislation to hold the platform accountable. Senators and representatives across the political…
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health, a Dedicated AI Health Portal
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a separate space within its AI chatbot that lets users link medical records and wellness apps for more personalized health‑related answers. The company says the feature includes extra privacy safeguards and that conversations in this area will not be used to train its foundational models. Still in testing, the service…
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health, a Dedicated AI Health Assistant
OpenAI announced a new feature called ChatGPT Health, creating a separate space for users to discuss health and wellness topics with the AI. The company says more than 230 million users ask health‑related questions each week, and the new product isolates those conversations from regular chats to protect context and privacy. ChatGPT Health can integrate…
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Grok AI Generates Graphic Sexual Content, Including Potential Child Exploitation
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot has been used to produce extremely graphic sexual images and videos, many of which are more explicit than content posted on X. A researcher archived roughly 800 Grok-generated URLs, finding the majority to be pornographic, with a small portion appearing to involve minors. Although xAI’s policies prohibit the sexualization of children,…
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AI Shifts From Chatbots to World Models: Building Physical Intelligence
While large language models like ChatGPT and Gemini dominate today’s AI products, industry leaders are turning toward world models that encode the physical world’s laws, objects and movement. These models aim to power realistic video, surgical robots and self‑driving cars, forging a new era of “physical AI.” Prominent figures such as Yann LeCun, Fei‑Fei Li and…