Former NPR host David Greene never expected to hear his own voice come back to him through a machine. When a colleague emailed asking if he had licensed his voice to Google, Greene’s response was immediate: “I was like completely freaked out.” Sources state that Greene described the discovery as unsettling. “It’s this eerie moment … Read more
This year, Unitree’s humanoid machines stole the spotlight during the Monday night’s Spring Festival Gala on CCTV as they performed fully autonomous kung fu routines, launched themselves off trampolines, and sprinted at high speeds. Chief executive Wang Xingxing revealed to domestic tech outlet 36Kr that Unitree plans to ship between 10,000 and 20,000 humanoid robots … Read more
Google CEO Sundar Pichai and DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis have revealed that modern artificial intelligence systems are developing capabilities their creators never explicitly programmed. During an interview, Hassabis explained how contemporary AI systems learn independently from vast amounts of data, much like humans do. “We have theories about what kinds of capabilities these systems will … Read more
When OpenAI quietly began restricting access to its GPT-4o model earlier this month, thousands of users discovered that they weren’t just losing a chatbot. They were losing a companion. Across forums and social media, a wave of grief and anger erupted from users who had developed emotional bonds with the AI system. A Reddit community … Read more
A federal court case in New York has established a precedent that could reshape how Americans interact with artificial intelligence tools. According to the ruling, conversations with AI chatbots are not protected by attorney-client privilege, even when users seek legal guidance. The ruling emerged from United States v. Bradley Heppner, where prosecutors sought access to … Read more
Microsoft AI executive Mustafa Suleyman recently made a startling prediction about artificial intelligence’s impact on professional work, stating that most white-collar tasks will be fully automated within 12 to 18 months. According to sources, Suleyman stated: “I think that we’re going to have a human-level performance on most, if not all, professional tasks.” He explained … Read more
Scientists at Anthropic have finally uncovered why artificial intelligence systems can become unstable and unreliable during conversations. The discovery reveals a fundamental flaw in how AI assistants maintain their helpful persona, and more importantly, offers a solution that doesn’t compromise performance. Every AI assistant operates under an assumed identity as a helpful assistant. However, researchers … Read more
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Roger Avary recently stated that simply adding “AI” to a project proposal has opened doors that traditional filmmaking routes kept firmly shut. During a recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, Avary described the contrast between his struggles to secure funding through conventional channels and the immediate success he experienced when pitching … Read more
Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo is taking a stand against ChatGPT, calling on his followers to abandon the popular AI platform over its leadership’s substantial financial support for Donald Trump’s political operation. The actor recently amplified a campaign organized by QuitGPT, a grassroots movement urging users to switch to alternative chatbot services. “ChatGPT’s president is Trump’s … Read more
Recently, a Shanghai-based robotics company introduced what may be the most lifelike artificial companion yet created. DroidUp, a Chinese tech startup specializing in humanoid robotics, has unveiled Moya. It is a biomimetic robot designed to blur the distinction between silicon and flesh. Standing 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 70 lbs (31 kg), … Read more
