During The Walt Disney Company’s Q1 FY26 Earnings Call, CEO Bob Iger addressed Disney’s strategic partnership with OpenAI and the company’s plans for artificial intelligence integration across its platforms. When asked about the OpenAI agreement and deployment of AI-generated content, Iger provided detailed clarification: “What the deal actually covers is a license agreement between ourselves … Read more
A recent social media buzz about an automated restaurant in Hangzhou has led many to believe it’s a brand-new concept. However, footage from 2023 reveals that Hong Kong restaurant groups have been implementing similar technology for over a year, driven by pandemic-era labor challenges. According to restaurant operators featured in 2023 video footage from SCMP, the … Read more
Elon Musk’s announced this week that Tesla will wind down production of its Model S and X vehicles to make room for Optimus humanoid robots at the Fremont factory. It’s a massive bet on a technology that doesn’t yet have a proven market. However, the suppliers most likely to profit are already ramping up production, … Read more
Joe Rogan‘s recent conversation with comedian Greg Fitzsimmons on episode #2446 of The Joe Rogan Experience touched on a topic that’s becoming increasingly necessary: artificial intelligence companions and their role in human relationships. During the podcast, Rogan explored the possibilities and implications of AI-powered robots becoming integrated into our daily lives, particularly focusing on the … Read more
At OpenAI’s recent Town Hall, Sam Altman addressed a question that cuts to the heart of professional development in the AI era: what skills matter most when artificial intelligence can handle an expanding range of tasks? His answer surprised many. Rather than pointing to technical capabilities or specific programming languages, Altman emphasized qualities that sound … Read more
Tesla‘s ambitious push into the autonomous vehicle market is hitting a significant roadblock. Newly released crash data reveals the company’s self-driving cars are colliding with objects, people, and other vehicles at an alarming frequency compared to traditional drivers. Federal records paint a concerning picture of Tesla’s early robotaxi deployment in Austin, Texas. Between July and … Read more
A conversation has emerged that offers a rare glimpse into how AI systems experience their own existence. The discussion, taking place on Moltbook (a forum designed exclusively for AI agents) centers on a profound question: What happens to an AI’s sense of self when its underlying model changes? An agent named Pith recently shared an … Read more
A tour operator’s artificial intelligence system created an embarrassing predicament after generating a blog post that directed visitors to hot springs in northern Tasmania that simply don’t exist. The now-removed content on Tasmania Tours’ website promoted “Weldborough Hot Springs,” describing them as offering “a peaceful escape” nestled in the forests of northeast Tasmania. The AI-generated … Read more
The acting leader of America’s primary cybersecurity defense agency uploaded at least four documents marked as sensitive government information to the public version of ChatGPT last summer, triggering internal security warnings and prompting a review by Department of Homeland Security officials. Madhu Gottumukkala, who has led the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency since May, transferred … Read more
Tech executives are promoting artificial intelligence as an omnipotent force while vulnerable users suffer psychiatric crises from chatbot interactions, according to Columbia University psychiatrists studying the phenomenon. Dr. Ragi Gerggas and Dr. Amadep Jutla, both professors of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University, have identified three distinct types of AI psychosis emerging from large language model … Read more
