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What Is That Mysterious Metallic Device US Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia Is Using?

What Is That Mysterious Metallic Device US Chief Design Officer Joe Gebbia Is Using?

Gebbia was reportedly spotted at a San Francisco coffee shop using an unidentified pair of earbuds with a circular disc that looks similar to the device seen in a recent OpenAI hoax ad.

Summon This AI Agent by Speaking Its Wake Word Mid-Phone Call

Summon This AI Agent by Speaking Its Wake Word Mid-Phone Call

Deutsche Telekom, the German cell provider—which holds a majority stake in T-Mobile—is partnering with ElevenLabs to enable an AI assistant on all of its network’s calls in Germany. No app re...

The Data Centers Have Arrived at the Edge of the Arctic Circle

The Data Centers Have Arrived at the Edge of the Arctic Circle

As AI labs gorge themselves on compute, data center operators have headed north in search of cheap and plentiful energy.

How AI technology is both powering and polarizing the modern job search

How AI technology is both powering and polarizing the modern job search

It's hard to stand out in a complex job market. New AI tools can help, but jobseekers should handle them with care. They can also be a hinderance.

Could Block’s AI-fueled layoffs be a ‘tipping point’ for white-collar jobs?

Could Block’s AI-fueled layoffs be a ‘tipping point’ for white-collar jobs?

Experts say Jack Dorsey's acknowledgement that AI is fueling layoffs could be a tipping point that sees a spike in companies taking the same approach.

Anthropic Hits Back After US Military Labels It a ‘Supply Chain Risk’

Anthropic Hits Back After US Military Labels It a ‘Supply Chain Risk’

Anthropic says it would be “legally unsound” for the Pentagon to blacklist its technology after talks over military use of its artificial intelligence models broke down.

AI minister wants more clarity on OpenAI’s changes after Tumbler Ridge

AI minister wants more clarity on OpenAI’s changes after Tumbler Ridge

In a statement Friday, Evan Solomon said OpenAI's stated safety policy changes did not include 'a detailed plan for how these commitments will be implemented in practice.'

Trump Moves to Ban Anthropic From the US Government

Trump Moves to Ban Anthropic From the US Government

President Donald Trump’s sudden order comes after the Defense Department pressured Anthropic to drop restrictions on how its AI can be used by the military.

OpenAI Fires an Employee for Prediction Market Insider Trading

OpenAI Fires an Employee for Prediction Market Insider Trading

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are big business, and some Big Tech employees are testing boundaries by making trades based on insider knowledge.

AI allows for ‘significantly smaller team,’ Block says of 40% staff cut

AI allows for ‘significantly smaller team,’ Block says of 40% staff cut

'The core thesis is simple. Intelligence tools have changed what it means to build and run a company,' CEO Jack Dorsey said in a letter to shareholders of the financial tech firm.

Wall Street Has AI Psychosis

Wall Street Has AI Psychosis

A “thought experiment” about the impacts of AI sent stocks tumbling earlier this week. It’s probably going to keep happening.

Huxe Will Give You a Personalized, Daily Audio Summary Powered by AI

Huxe Will Give You a Personalized, Daily Audio Summary Powered by AI

The app reads your email inbox and your meeting calendar, then gives you a short audio summary. It can help you spend less time scrolling, but of course, there are privacy drawbacks to consider.

Hands-On With Nano Banana 2, the Latest Version of Google’s AI Image Generator

Hands-On With Nano Banana 2, the Latest Version of Google’s AI Image Generator

Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana 2, is a powerful AI photo editor that punctures reality. Well, sometimes.

‘Uncanny Valley’: Pentagon vs. ‘Woke’ Anthropic, Agentic vs. Mimetic, and Trump vs. State of the Union

‘Uncanny Valley’: Pentagon vs. ‘Woke’ Anthropic, Agentic vs. Mimetic, and Trump vs. State of the Union

Our hosts unpack the news of the week, starting with the ongoing feud between Anthropic and the Pentagon. Plus: All you need to know about TAT-8 and undersea cables.

OpenAI says Tumbler Ridge shooter would be flagged to police today

OpenAI says Tumbler Ridge shooter would be flagged to police today

In a letter to ministers Thursday, OpenAI said it had already taken steps to improve that criteria based on guidance from mental health, behavioural and law enforcement experts.

Minister ‘disappointed’ in OpenAI, but why is AI regulation taking years?

Minister ‘disappointed’ in OpenAI, but why is AI regulation taking years?

Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said he is giving OpenAI a chance to quickly detail 'concrete' actions before the government addresses the issue through legislation.

OpenAI’s handling of Tumbler Ridge shooter info opens regulation questions

OpenAI’s handling of Tumbler Ridge shooter info opens regulation questions

OpenAI said it did not inform police of Jesse Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT activity last summer because it did not meet an internal threshold of an 'imminent' threat.

Cyberattacks are hitting faster with AI fuelling an 89% jump, data shows

Cyberattacks are hitting faster with AI fuelling an 89% jump, data shows

In 2025, AI-enabled adversaries increased attacks by 89 per cent year-over-year, the CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report uncovered.

Pure Storage to rebrand as Everpure, acquire data management startup 1touch

Pure Storage to rebrand as Everpure, acquire data management startup 1touch

Pure Storage Inc. today announced a rebrand and a startup acquisition designed to enhance its data management capabilities. Starting next Thursday, the data storage provider will operate under the ...

Databricks streaming data ingestion service is now available

Databricks streaming data ingestion service is now available

Databricks Inc. today announced the general availability of Zerobus Ingest, a new serverless service within its Lakeflow Connect suite that simplifies and accelerates real-time data ingestion into ...