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A comprehensive four-month study from MIT Media Lab reveals troubling evidence that using AI tools like ChatGPT for essay writing may compromise cognitive development and learning outcomes. The research, involving 54 participants across multiple sessions, employed brain imaging technology and natural language processing to examine how different writing approaches affect neural engagement and essay quality. … Read more

Tech entrepreneur and longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson had stark warnings about artificial intelligence during his appearance on the Full Send Podcast, suggesting humanity faces an uncertain future as we give birth to a form of intelligence that may surpass us entirely. The biohacking guru positioned humanity’s relationship with AI as the defining challenge of our … Read more

The world’s first ultrasonic chef’s knife has arrived, and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen in the kitchen before. Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee recently posted a video testing thisculinary tool that promises to revolutionize how we prepare food. But it also raises a familiar question: does everything really need to be powered? The knife sits on … Read more

Microsoft‘s vision for AI just got a lot more personal and perhaps conveniently so, given the company’s growing concerns about public perception of the technology’s environmental costs. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, recently declared that within five years, everyone will have their own AI companion that knows them intimately. But his promise of ever-present … Read more

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has issued a stark warning against allowing advanced semiconductor exports to China, comparing the practice to arming an adversarial nation with weapons of mass destruction. Speaking at Bloomberg Live, Amodei criticized policies from the Trump administration that would permit Nvidia to sell high-speed chips to Chinese companies. “The thing that is … Read more

Sulaiman Khan Ghori, a software engineer at xAI, announced his departure from the company on January 19, 2026, via social media. The announcement came shortly after details emerged about the artificial intelligence startup’s ambitious and controversial plans to deploy human emulation technology using computing power leased from Tesla vehicles. During his tenure at xAI, Ghori … Read more

Anthropic has released its fourth Economic Index report, revealing unexpected insights about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce. While many have envisioned a future where AI handles all tasks and humans simply relax, the reality appears far more nuanced, with significant implications for workers across all industries. The report identifies coding as the first … Read more

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon recently joined Joe Rogan to discuss their new film, but the conversation took an unexpected turn when the topic of artificial intelligence came up. While much of the discussion during the podcast episode centered on the future of filmmaking, Affleck had some particularly pointed thoughts about people who use AI … Read more

The rise of artificial intelligence companions has created unexpected emotional support networks for millions of users worldwide. Among the most popular platforms, Character.ai allows users to engage with digital recreations of fictional characters, historical figures, and original personas. While many turn to these chatbots for entertainment or casual conversation, others find themselves sharing deeply personal … Read more

A bitter internal clash has erupted within Republican ranks as prominent pro-Trump voices launch attacks against Rep. Brian Mast over his proposed legislation targeting artificial intelligence chip exports to China. According to sources, the Florida congressman, who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the AI Overwatch Act to establish new congressional oversight on sales … Read more